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Passengers at Heathrow will soon be able to keep liquids and laptops inside their carry-on bags after the airport invested £50 million in new security equipment. Computer tomography security scanners are set to be rolled out over the next few years and will provide a clear picture of a bag’s contents. Similar to CT scanners used in hospitals they return 3D images which can be easily rotated and dissected by staff. Heathrow chief operations officer, Chris Garton, said: "This cutting-edge...

Real-life action man Bear Grylls has beaten Ben Fogle to top a list of celebrities Brits would most like to take on an adventure holiday. Travellers chose the chief scout and former member of the Special Forces, 44, thanks to the daredevil experiences he’s enjoyed and his extreme survival skills. Fellow TV star Fogle, also known for his keen love of outdoor pursuits, was second on the list, with Julia Bradbury, Michaela Strachan and Helen Skelton making up the top...

As the weather becomes warmer, outdoor fun becomes more appealing, the hedonist’s island of Ibiza is open again for business. While it’s globally adored for its trance and dance, that’s not the only party vibe on offer. Last weekend was the official opening night of Children of the 80s, the Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza's open-air club on Friday nights for fiends of the decade that taste forgot. Though to be fair, there are some forgotten musical gems, resurrected for our...

The drive into Ockenden Manor & Spa sets the tone for a stay in this tranquil corner of Sussex. Nestled within the quiet hamlet of Cuckfield with the southern slopes of the Weald in the background the winding roads are perfumed with a luscious bouquet of country smells. There is a notable peacefulness away from the humdrum of London, even though it is only just over an hour away. Built in the 16th century the old manor house-turned hotel features...

Gatwick Airport was put into lockdown at about 2am this morning (Mon) when the 30-year-old man was seen by security walking through a staff-only area - holding a kitchen knife in each hand.

There are many individuals who like to travel places but faces cash constrictions to carry put their expenditure, it is whether you are traveling to Hunter Valley or the Cook Islands, you need a certain amount of finances to back up your trip. But if you do not have the ample amount to execute your vacation then also you need to worry! As we are going to discuss some fantastic budget-friendly travel ideas here in this article which will dig...

For this month's Travel Tales, TLE caught up with London-born actor Marina Sirtis who is best known, perhaps, for playing Counselor Deanna Troi in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. Here Marina tells us about staying in B&B's in places like Southend and Margate as a kid, visiting her first nudist beach in her twenties and why David Attenborough would be her favourite travel companion. Tell us about your first travel/holiday memory? Image by michelmondadori  My first travel memory is...

Emma Langford, 47, had to be restrained in her seat for the 11-and-a-half hour flight from London to South Africa after allegedly attacking cabin crew who refused to serve her

Trying to find calm amidst the current political storm in Britain is a big ask in this day and age. Rarely is there a moment’s peace in Westminster, with the House of Commons increasingly turning into a nightmarish, dystopian vision of itself. Step into Conrad London St. James and you will find the first of many wonderful artistic expressions of the UK’s current political climate. The House Always Wins, sculpted by Evil Ed and Dan Robotic, merges characters from film,...