New tours at former Colman family home, Carrow House

Carrow House, the former home of Norfolk’s famous Colman family, is being opened again for a limited time only. The Shoebox Experiences, a tour company based in Castle Meadow in the city, is hosting the new tour Carrow House & The Forgotten Vaults. The event will see participants exploring the Grade-II listed mansion and its […]

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Ickenham Travel Group ceases trading as Atol holder

The Civil Aviation Authority has announced that Ickenham Travel Group ceased trading as an Atol holder on November 20.   On the CAA’s Atol failures page, it said the group was based in London and traded under the name Abu Dhabi Holidays, Ras Al Khaimah Holidays, Letsgo2 and websites: www.ickenham-travel.co.uk, www.letsgo2.com, www.rasalkhaimahholidays.com, www.abudhabiholidays.co.uk, www.jaresortholidays.com, www.justallinclusive.com, […]

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Squeeze announce 2026 UK arena tour with Billy Bragg

Squeeze have announced a UK arena tour for 2026, marking their biggest headline shows yet. Find all the details below. The London band will hit the road for their ‘Tried, Tested And Trixies’ trek next winter, with Billy Bragg joining them as a special guest opener. Kicking off in Glasgow on November 12, the forthcoming […]

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AI, the travel agency you can fit into your pocket

Artificial intelligence is transforming travel in China, offering smarter and more personalised travel options, and acting as a new guide for tourists from overseas exploring the country. Mutangay Jesteben Beni, 26, from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now a student at Shanxi University in Taiyuan, experienced this firsthand. In July, seven years after arriving […]

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Plane passenger denied boarding over confusing travel rule

One plane passenger was denied boarding because of a confusing travel rule in Hong Kong.  Gabor’s fiancée was set to fly from Osaka to Hong Kong on October 20 with one ticket. Then on the same day but with a separate ticket, she planned to jet off from Hong Kong to Doha, and then to […]

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The most extraordinary travel experiences to book right now – including the top-rated ski resorts for the season.

Seeking some travel inspiration for 2026 and beyond? From Caribbean cacao groves to the snowy lights of Lapland, here are the unmissable experiences to book right now. For those planning a ski trip this season, we’ve included the best alpine resorts and family stays, too. Hit the slopes at a family-friendly ski resort (Rocksresort) Nestled […]

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‘Never here Keir’ defends his 11,000-mile round trip to South Africa for G20 summit despite boycott by Trump and other leaders… yet Labour MPs swipe at Starmer’s frequent foreign travel

By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 09:37, 21 November 2025 | Updated: 09:48, 21 November 2025 Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to travel to South Africa for the G20 summit – despite Donald Trump and other leaders snubbing the global gathering. The Prime Minister insisted it was ‘really important’ for him to make […]

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Britain hit with bone-chilling -11C temperatures as multiple Met Office ice warnings come into force after snow shuts schools and causes travel chaos

Temperatures across Britain have dropped to a bone-chilling -11C as multiple Met Office ice warnings come into effect. The fresh warnings come after snowy weather shut schools and led to travel chaos in some parts of the country as the UK continues to battle a freezing cold snap. Scotland is expected to bear the brunt […]

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