Travel
Britain’s best Christmas markets revealed
Britain’s best ‘all-round’ Christmas market is found at the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District, a study has revealed. A poll of 2,000 Brits found the festive event in Derbyshire secured the highest overall score, with Edinburgh, St. Nicholas Fair in York and London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland all achieving 'gold' level status. Chatsworth Estate also took top marks for the quality of its food and drink, followed by the Whitefriars Christmas Market in Canterbury. However, the market at Leeds...
On the vegetarian tapas trail in Madrid
It’s no secret that Spanish cuisine is a key reason it’s the UK’s number one destination. Yes, there’s the beaches and weather too, but the tradition of nibbling on a tableful of tapas washed down with a glass (or two) of sangria is a big part of the lovely, lasting memory. While the Spain’s cultural capital Barcelona has earned a reputation for restaurants that are cut above the rest, the actual capital of Madrid is quickly catching up. The question...
Stansted Airport recorded busiest ever October
A new report shows it had its busiest October recorded
Beaches across north Cornwall & Devon still only three quarters the size they were five years before devastating storms hit
Most of the sand was dragged offshore and it will take several calm winters to replenish them
Burglar nabbed by holidaymakers using app connected to CCTV cameras
David Nunn from Ipswich caught A burglar snooping around his home through a mobile phone app while he was holidaying in France
A pilot with Flybe who developed a fear of flying was unfairly sacked
Matthew Guest became anxious and had panic attacks after being promoted, but wants his job back.
24 hours well spent in Paris
Paris is among the most accessible cities on the continent for Londoners looking for a short city break away, but with time of the essence, you’ll need a plan to ensure you make the most of your day when you’re there. Although it is renowned as being the city of romance, it is also a city of incredible food, moreish wine and scintillating entertainment. And if you don’t mind skipping the usual tourist spots, you can avoid the queues and...
Flybe plane plunged 500ft in 18 seconds when autopilot was set to crash
It was taking off from Belfast airport
Brittany Ferries sound the alarm over impact of Brexit on holidays next summer
Brits are delaying booking Channel crossings until they have more certainty over the final Brexit deal, Brittany Ferries has warned. The company, which carries as many as 2,500 passengers on each vessel to France and Spain, says concerns over future travel implications has led to a 4 to 5 per cent slump among its most loyal customers. Nigel Wonnacott, from Brittany Ferries, said customers were worried about taking pets abroad, their European health insurance, and driving licenses allowing free travel...