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She then asked arresting officers for a fag, a court heard.

The Oldbury Viaduct on the M5 has caused misery for motorists yet has attracted a cult following on social media

The family of Sarah Standerwick say they have received no support from the British Embassy

Indochina is a region of Southeast Asia, made up of a few countries: Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia - in some publications you will find that Thailand and Myanmar are also part of the region. This is an exotic and culturally rich destination that offers many options in relation to tourism and that can be on your next itinerary. What about? History and culture of Indochina The region was a French colony between the nineteenth and twentieth century’s, and was named...

I'd travelled past The Wellesley many times, apparently, without knowing of its existence. It's easily done. When driving through Knightsbridge your concentration is naturally on the traffic and in the rare moments of calm your gaze naturally falls on Hyde Park rather than the hotels sitting back from the road. All of which made its discovery that much sweeter. And it's a real gem. Boutique-sized (36 rooms) though it may be, with an intimate dining room and a jazz lounge,...

That's right, an entire country (the Faroe Islands) is closing for one weekend this spring. The Faroe Islands this week announced it will be closed for maintenance from Friday 26th April until Sunday 28th April, meaning no tourists will be able to visit during this time. The volcanic islands, made up of 18 archipelagos, is shutting to repair and maintain its delicate ecosystem. It also wants to protect itself from the damage that could be caused by overtourism.Guðrið Højgaard, director of...

That The Merrion Hotel houses Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s only two-star Michelin restaurant, says plenty about its character and reputation. Forget gimmicky quirks and trending changes, this place is known for being as traditional as 18th century townhouses get, and super fancy with it. Following the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Bruce Springsteen and Cameron Diaz among many others, we decided to spend a night at this city centre institution, to find out whether it lives up to its...

Karl Foster, 37, was convicted in his absence at Isleworth Crown Court and jailed for six months on February 15

For most, Italy is pizza, pasta and rustic buildings that make for amazing selfie backdrops. At least that’s what I was going there for… Covering 301,338 km², it undoubtedly offers a number of hot spots we know, visit and love. However, with that being said, I was encouraged to ditch the tourist routes and fall in love with a different point of view. Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, retains every bit of its Italian cinematic glamour and it really is a...