The mercury has pushed above 40C in a number of countries across Europe, including popular holiday spots in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal A number of countries in Europe are experiencing a severe heatwave(Image: Getty Images) UK holidaymakers are being warned about major heatwaves across southern Europe that have pushed temperatures above 40C in countries […]
Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express are warning passengers not to travel this morning due to overhead wire damage caused by a fallen tree near Beattock. The damage is between Lockerbie and Carstairs and means that all lines are blocked, with major disruption expected until the end of the day. Avanti West Coast say that […]
St Walburge’s Church There will be a chance to climb Preston’s highest point when the St Walburge’s spire tours return this July and August. Visitors will be able to ascend the 309-foot (94 metre) high spire, which is the third tallest spire in the UK, and the tallest on a parish church. […]
Bradford Council has launched a public consultation on the next stage of proposals to improve travel along the Thornton Road corridor. The Thornton Road Improvements Project aims to make it safer and easier to get between Bradford city centre and areas to the west of the city, according to the council The project brings together […]
Before you even think about dumping your suitcase on your bed new research has shown the wheels, base and handle contains a disgusting amount of bacteria Researched found that black mould could easily attach to one travel item(Image: Getty Images) A recent study shows that one common travel item tracks more bacteria than a public […]
This charming seaside village along the Jurassic Coast has garnered an impressive reputation for its tranquil shingle beach, fishing heritage and coastal walking paths The village’s shingle beach is ideal for paddleboarding and canoeing(Image: Western Morning News) A new survey has ranked one secluded location in Devon as one of the best seaside villages in […]
PETALING JAYA – The boat operator of the vessel that capsized in Pulau Perhentian had an expired licence while the skipper tested positive for drugs, says Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing. Two girls, aged three and 10, were among three people killed when a boat capsized off Pulau Perhentian on […]
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has reportedly teased the possibility of official orchestral tours in the future, following the success of the Nintendo Music app. In October last year, Nintendo launched an app that lets gamers listen to soundtracks from a number of its iconic games. 23 albums were available via Nintendo Music at launch, including […]
Much smaller than Reykjavík, Akureyri is nicknamed the “Capital of the North” and is Iceland’s second-largest settlement, though it has a population of only about 20,000. Holiday Weather lists August as its warmest month at a mild 12C, while July enjoys up to 20 hours of daylight. This means that even at the height of […]
Wildfires have torn through a Turkish holiday destination – causing chaos for tourists as hundreds of passengers were left stranded. A huge fire ripped through the popular resort of Foça, İzmir, before strong winds fanned the flames and sent it towards neighbourhoods and residential areas. One suspect has been accused of starting the fire when […]
