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London was thrown into commuter chaos this morning after a train derailed at Waterloo station - which is currently undergoing massive engineering works. Passengers have be told to completely avoid London after the train partially derailed because of a ‘operational incident’, South West Trains said. London Ambulance Service paramedics checked over three people but said nobody was injured. It came during the closure of 14 platforms at the station while an £800million upgrade takes place. South West Trains said in...

Couples wanting to 'rough it' for a weekend are being charged £745 to stay at this holiday cottage - which has been deliberately made to look like an abandoned barn. At first glimpse, 16th century Wishbone barn appears to be in a tumble-down condition, surrounded by trees and almost hidden by sprouting undergrowth. But inside, the Grade II listed property is a high spec conversion, complete with mod-cons including flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine and Everhot Range cooker. The...

If you have decided to spend your next holidays in Marbella, the Stag and Hen do Temptation, offers every detail to make your special event unforgettable by organising activities that would adapt to your needs. Marbella is a fantastic destination full of fun activities to enjoy during your holiday, although we recommend you to organize as much as you can in advance in order to guarantee a holiday full of enjoyment and good memories to last a lifetime. To make...

There comes a time in life when we need to completely change and disconnect from everything around us, traveling is one of the greatest ways to make this possible. Among the thousands of destinations we can choose from, London is one of the most surprising cities and will provide us with endless opportunities for the future.<- Entradilla. It has come the time to pack your suitcase and fly to London but, what is your goal? It doesn’t matter If you...

Train chiefs have released toe-curling CCTV footage of passengers falling down escalators in a bid to improve safety at stations. Network Rail recorded a 25 per cent rise in the number of escalator incidents at Leeds Station last year. Many were the result of passengers struggling up the moving staircases with heavy bags. Station bosses are now urging passengers - including those with mobility issues - to use the lifts rather than risk travelling on escalators. Vinny Burke, Leeds Station...

A landscape photographer has toured the country's coastlines to find the most secluded and unspoiled beaches in Britain. Chris Orange, 43, went the extra mile to pick out five UK beaches which provide a getaway from everyday life and rival any others on Earth. Each had to feel remote, not be busy with lots of other tourists and boast stunning scenery to take a top spot. Chris said: "I took on this project because I am passionate about getting people...

The north Italian area of Lake Como is a tempting attraction for those in need of panoramic beauty, traditional Italian meals and a timeless charm. Add in the possibility of bumping into its most famous resident, George Clooney, and I was tempted enough to visit in June - just ahead of the summer rush. Despite my very thorough research, I still didn't know quite what to expect, partly because it's hard to piece together a complete picture of the diverse...

This is the world's most expensive RV complete with cocktail bar, over 20 TVs and gold-gilted interiors - and yours for £2.3m. The luxurious white coach is over 44ft long and almost twice as tall as the average campervan. Its creators say the eleMMent Palazzo "represents exclusivity and extravagance that requires no explanation". Austrian company Marchi Mobile's creation for the super rich has a elliptical front windscreen that makes it look like a cross between a London double decker and...

ESTA or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation is a fully automated system that is basically used for determining the eligibility of visitors with plans of travelling to the United States by way of the VWP or Visa Waiver Program. This system is also used for determining whether this kind of travel poses any security risk or law enforcement. ESTA approval allows travellers to board carriers for travel to the United States under the VWP. Here it is important to note...