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Man flew model aircraft near runway at Heathrow Airport three days after scare at Gatwick grounded over 1,000 flights
George Rusu, 38, said it was an accident and blamed a teacher at his local flying club for telling him he was allowed to fly the 1m-long Tundre aircraft in a park just 500 yards from the airport’s flight exclusion zone on Christmas Eve.
Frog hitches a lift with a tourist to their home 8,000 miles away in Nottinghamshire
RSPCA called after the tiny frog hopped out of the woman's luggage while she unpacked
Canopy & Stars reveal most sought after treehouses, yurts and cabins
Canopy & Stars has revealed some of its most sought after treehouses, yurts and cabins as more Brits than ever look to shelve conventional escapes for unique stays in the wild. The creative places to stay include a picturesque treehouse on the Scottish Border, a straw bale lodge in Bath and a human-sized beehive in Devon. The firm claims to champion small and independent business as well as sustainable tourism. Take a look at the best spots for 2019 below: Humble Bee, Devon...
AeroMexico use ‘DNA Discount’ to troll anti-Mexican sentiment in US
AeroMexico has launched "DNA discounts" as part of a marketing push trolling anti-Mexican sentiment in the US. The airline took to the American Deep South to interview resident's on their attitudes towards travelling to Mexico. Several interviewees expressed their dislike of the country, saying they have no interest in visiting. One man says, "Let me stay here in peace, and let those folks stay on their side of the border." Others say they enjoy Mexican exports such as burritos and tequila,...
No visa required to purchase property in Sharjah
Purchasing property in the UAE used to come with a few restrictions. In April of 2018, these restrictions were lifted and now non-GCC Arab nationals can purchase property in Sharjah without the need for a UAE resident Visa. The topics around property exchange between developers, private citizens and expatriates aren’t new in the UAE. The country is known as a real estate haven and home to some of the most coveted property listings in the world. But, what kept potential...
First look: TRS Coral Hotel, Costa Mujeres, Mexico
Like a moth to a flame, it’s too easy to land in Cancun and head straight to the Hotel Zone: the island-strip of man-made beach for identikit all-inclusive hotels that promise beach, sun and booze. It is, literally, where the party’s at. But that’s a disservice to everything else along the Yucatan peninsula. Instead, my base for most of the stay is TRS Coral, an impressive new five-star hotel just north of Cancun. It’s found in the Costa Mujeres region,...
Exploring Hamburg’s urban shore and buzzing music scene
Hamburg has long been known as Germany’s music capital and with countless events and festivals each year by the city’s waterfront area – known as the urban shore - it’s easy to see why. At Hamburg’s waterside, a multitude of exciting events and activities ensures a continuous flow of inspiration. Because at Hamburg’s urban shore, people get together as a community. Whether it is at the MS Dockville, the ELBJAZZ Festival, the Elbfest, the popular Port Anniversary festival or the...
Miracle escape for pilot uninjured after crashed plane ends up stuck vertical out of field – like a dart
A plane which crashed in a Wiltshire field ended up embedded in the ground by its propeller after nose- diving into the ground
The Capital, Knightsbridge: hotel review
The old-world charm and Victorian red-brick townhouse appeal have been deliberately retained in this 49 room hotel. You feel like you have walked back in time, to a place where the staff knew your name and premium service meant something. Location 5/5 This five-star boutique hotel boasts a top location on a quiet road among high-end designer stores in Knightsbridge. Harrods is about a 30 second walk away. However, even though it is very close to the bustling main shopping...