Travel
Helium-filled balloons causing hundreds of train delays each year and costing tax payer millions
More than 600 "balloon-related incidents" costing the taxpayer £1m pounds were recorded last year across England, Scotland and Wales.
Major attractions in Israel
Israel has been a prime destination to spiritual faculties. They believe that this place is holy having traced their origins in this region as documented in their Holy books. Places like Jerusalem, The Red Sea and the Sea of Galilee are very popular with Christian pilgrims specifically. But besides religious groups, other major groups of people travel to Israel too. Groups such as archeologists, historians, businesspeople have been known to book flights to Israel to either carry out research or...
Family devastated after callous housebreakers stole their passports night before holiday
Hazel and Neil McKay were sleeping at their detached home on Tuesday excited about their one-week break to Cyprus the following morning.
Photographer beats thousands of applicants to secure ‘Britain’s most remote job’
Life on Lihou island, near Guernsey, looks a bit lonely but is a dream job for Steve Sarre
Cabin crew are flogging used uniforms including shoes and tights on eBay, it has been claimed
There is a thriving market with cabin-crew from British Airways, Emirates, easyJet, Virgin, and others flogging used clothing to fetishists to boost their salaries
The Glasshouse: A gateway to Scotch whisky in the heart of Edinburgh
Boasting over 120 distilleries Scotland is home a veritable tapestry of whiskies that stretch from the border to the tips of the Outer Hebrides. Every malt and blend holds unique characteristics largely derived from their provenance, but few people get to visit them all. To get a flavour you need to head to a gateway to Scotch whisky and kick off your experience in the hands of the Glasshouse Hotel and a man who has, Ken Hanley. Based in the...
Most glaciers in The Alps ‘could be wiped out by 2100’
Researchers forecast that more than 90 per cent of glacier volume in the Alps could be lost by the year 2100 due to global warming
Packed rush hour train catches fire at London Bridge station
The Southern train had just arrived in London Bridge when its brakes went up in flames.
What to do in Marseille, France
by Shalina Baksani Located in Provence, on the Mediterranean coastline, Marseille is more laid-back than neighbouring Cannes or Nice, and has plenty to delight its visitors. France’s second biggest city, Marseille has heritage dating back to the Ancient Greeks. Afterwards, it became a key part of the Roman empire, and has since retained strong ties with its bordering Italian neighbours. The city also acts as a touchpoint for France’s colonies in North Africa: Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. This melting pot...