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3 hours ago I've travelled the world with my family of six and saved £41,000 on accommodation over the years thanks to secret holiday hack

Fionnuala Brennan, 53, from Tramore, Ireland, has managed to holiday around the globe, including in America, Australia, and Italy - thanks to exchanging her home.

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40 minutes ago Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio newspaper and podcast company Chora Media has been under arrest for the past week after she was detained by police in Tehran on December 19.

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13 hours ago Here are the travel content creator and cosplayer named Scotland’s 'most influential' TikTokers

TikTok influencers with more than 100,000 followers were analysed

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59 minutes ago Horror as woman knocked unconscious in violent Central Line bottle attack

The victim was knocked unconscious after woman smashed a glass bottle over her head on Central Line Tube

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7 hours ago The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 the 'Year of the Travel Maximizer' - industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences.

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4 hours ago Woman hatches clever plan to find perfect man in 2025 – using ChatGPT hack

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84 minutes ago Travel chaos at Manchester Airport as dense fog causes major delays to flights

Passengers at Manchester Airport have been warned to expect delays of up to 80 minutes to departures and 100 minutes to arrivals, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix

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4 hours ago Trump congratulates Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt on engagement: Live updates

‘There are no finer people than these, and there will be no finer couple. Congratulations to both - A deal made in HEAVEN!!!’ Donald Trump writes

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7 hours ago A property in plain sight was found to be hiding a nefarious secret with 90,000 items removed

One woman has been arrested by South Wales Police in connection with the discovery which happened at a property in Oystermouth Road, Swansea

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8 hours ago Pizza delivery worker 'stabs pregnant customer 14 times in row over a tip'

Brianna Alvelo, 22, has been arrested and charged with a series of violent charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman who had not given her a large tip in Kissimmee, Florida

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60 minutes ago Cops hunt for schoolboy, 11, who 'sexually assaulted woman' in broad daylight

The hunt is on for a schoolboy who 'sexually assaulted a woman' in broad daylight.

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2 hours ago Travel chaos at London airports with over 400 flights delayed and 34 cancelled as fog grips the capital

Hundreds of flights have been delayed at major London airports amid poor weather conditions

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5 hours ago The best spa hotels in New York City for jet lag cures and treatments with a view

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7 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

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27 hours ago Florida woman arrested after customer is stabbed over pizza delivery tip

Brianna Alvelo, 22, was arrested on Monday following the incident in Kissimmee, Florida

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60 minutes ago Woman carried off hill in stretcher for three hours in Christmas Day rescue

It was feared that she had broken her ankle

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3 hours ago All Manchester Airport flights disrupted amid heavy fog as passengers issued instructions

Travellers are facing delays in and out of the airport

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5 hours ago Agenda Preview for Skift Megatrends 2025 Events in New York and London

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35 hours ago In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home | Xinran

In my younger years I travelled all over China. But on a culinary tour of Bayswater with my son, I tasted belongingIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn 2006, during his gap year before starting university, my son Pan set out to discover a “world beyond books”. After spending four months backpacking through Australia and New Zealand, he shared with me his most profound realisation from his travels: the meaning of home.He told me: “Some people live in luxurious mansions but rarely share dinners or weekends with their families. Others, in crowded cottages, are enveloped daily by the sounds of children playing and the aroma of home-cooked meals. Some reside deep in the mountains, knowing every blade of grass, bird and rabbit, while others traverse busy city districts yet remain strangers to their own neighbours.” His words made me think about the places I have called home.Xinran is founder of the Mothers’ Bridge o...

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27 hours ago Ninja's Boxing Day sale has landed and you can get the £30 travel mug for under £4

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79 minutes ago Police launch hunt for boy, 11, after woman 'sexually assaulted' in broad daylight

Officers said the incident happened on Tuesday December 17 on High Street, Woodford, Northamptonshire between 12 and 12.30pm.

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5 hours ago Deserted beaches, wild rivers and seaside chill: four days walking in NSW’s largest coastal park

The Yuraygir coastal walk in northern NSW offers 65km of beachy bliss broken up by tiny towns with food and shelter – ideal for hardcore hikers and ragtag families alikeThe tiny town of Brooms Head in northern New South Wales is not much more than a headland, a row of Norfolk Island pines and a sprawling caravan park separating the main road from the beach. It’s the kind of place with one shop, where the bestsellers are bait, mixed lollies and icy poles.On a day trip there from nearby Angourie, our family lay sprawled on the beach, eating Cornettos in the sun, when four men walked past wearing packs – big, proper ones, adorned with damp swimmers. I gave chase. Continue reading...

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35 hours ago In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home

In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home  The Guardian

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27 hours ago Ninja launches Boxing Day sale that allows shoppers to nab a £30 travel mug for under £4

Ninja has announced huge savings with the launch of its Boxing Day sale, and savvy bargain hunters have found a way to get the £30 leakproof travel mug for under £4

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1 hour ago Comedian plays ‘ghost’ of UnitedHealthcare CEO on Netflix three weeks after murder

Tim Dillon appeared in front of a projection reading: ‘UnitedHellcare CEO’

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6 hours ago 'Entitled elderly couple stole my plane seat – so I put them in their place'

A woman was irritated when an elderly couple tried to swipe her plane seat during a long-haul flight – so she found a way to handle the problem that's left lots of people talking

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32 hours ago The Best Boxing Day travel deals to book now to save on your 2025 holiday

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2 hours ago Police hunt for schoolboy, 11, who 'sexually assaulted woman' in broad daylight

The incident happened when a boy aged 11-12, approached a woman in Woodford, Northamptonshire, and touched her inappropriately, police said

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6 hours ago Emily Willis' life before vegetative coma with her 26th birthday just days away

Emily Willis was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Hall of Fame in April 2022, but just months later she was admitted to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest

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33 hours ago The best Boxing Day travel deals to save you money on your 2025 holiday

Whether you’re after a last minute winter getaway or are already planning your 2025 summer holiday, plenty of airlines and hotels have just launched their Boxing Day sales

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3 hours ago MAGA backlash as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy defend visa program for skilled workers: Live updates

MAGA supporters clash with top Trump lieutenants as they laud the benefits of H-1B visa program for American companies

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6 hours ago 'I used to feel bloated until six steps completely turned things around'

One woman has shared her six tips for getting rid of bloating - but some social media users were left baffled by one of her methods

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3 hours ago ‘Gross failures’ in London hospital’s care may have led to disabled woman’s death

‘Gross failures’ in London hospital’s care may have led to disabled woman’s death  The Guardian

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6 hours ago Forget summer holidays – this popular European capital is so much better in winter

Greece might be best-known for getaways during the warmer months, but the energetic capital can get unbearably hot during high season – Maryann Wright discovers why is far better to explore Athens is winter

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3 hours ago One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue

One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care

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7 hours ago Hundreds of passengers saved by emergency stop system after driver jumps from high

‘The security system worked exactly as planned,’ said French rail operator

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3 hours ago Man indicted on murder charges in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arrested following the harrowing incident on Sunday morning on a stopped F train at Brooklyn’s Coney Island station

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7 hours ago Woman demonstrates 'easiest' way to take down Christmas decorations with no hassle

A woman has shared her Christmas decoration storage tip - and says she has "had enough" of the festive items in her home, but her method has divided opinion online

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4 hours ago Police issue urgent appeal for missing Troon man who vanished on Boxing Day

Colin McKenna may have travelled to Edinburgh.

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7 hours ago UK's weird, wonderful and largely overlooked estate pubs are quickly vanishing

Architectural investigators Matthew Bristow and Emily Cole warn that post-war drinking dens have fallen out of fashion, yet symbolise an important part of the UK's history

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5 hours ago Woman burned to death on New York subway still unidentified after five days

‘It just adds another level of tragedy,’ says homelessness activist as police may have to use DNA and dental recordsFive days after a woman believed to be homeless was burned to death by a passenger inside a New York City subway car, city officials have still not been able to confirm her identity.Investigators may have to rely on dental records or DNA analysis to make an identification of the victim. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Full list of UK's best magical winter walks with incredible views along the way

Winter is a prime time to venture out and discover the natural world, and you'll reap the benefits of absorbing the gentle sunshine during the shorter days as well

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5 hours ago Channel Tunnel chaos as Eurostar is stuck for 2.5 hours between UK and France with passengers breaking down in tears as others face massive queues and delays

Travellers heading to Paris on the 6.01am on-time departure from London St Pancras got stuck in the Channel Tunnel about one hour into their journey because of a train fault.

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8 hours ago What channel is Motherwell vs Rangers? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news details

After a damaging late loss against St Mirren Rangers' final game of 2024 sees them travel to Fir Park to face Stuart Kettlewell's Motherwell

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5 hours ago Cruise line cancels stops at ‘violent’ Mexican port following do not travel warning

Crime and kidnapping concerns have seen ships swerve Manzanillo

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8 hours ago 'We did scavenger hunt every Christmas – I didn't discover sad reason until I grew up'

A woman spent her childhood Christmases hunting for presents in a fun scavenger hunt – but didn't realise the heartbreaking reason until she was an adult herself

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5 hours ago 'Elderly couple tried to steal plane seat – people were stunned by my response'

A woman has been praised after she sought revenge on an elderly couple who tried to steal her plane seat on a 13-hour flight – so what would you do in this situation?

Events

10 hours ago Is my train running today? Passengers face rail disruption as UK’s two busiest stations closed

The UK’s two busiest railway stations, Liverpool Street and Paddington in London, are closed

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6 hours ago Eurostar passengers get stuck in Channel Tunnel for 2.5 hours as Christmas engineering works and 'a precarious tree' bring chaos to rail lines across UK

Travellers heading to Paris on the 6.01am on-time departure from London St Pancras got stuck in the Channel Tunnel about one hour into their journey because of a train fault.

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10 hours ago Lexington, Kentucky: tradition meets trendsetting in the heart of the South

Kick off your Kentucky adventure in Lexington, a vibrant hub of indie bourbon distilleries, street art and bluegrass bars that set the tone for an unforgettable journey

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6 hours ago Eurostar chaos: Travel disruption as hundreds left stranded after London

The first train of the day left St Pancras International on time at 6.01am but ground to a halt around 7am

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10 hours ago New Year's resolutions for 2025: Achievable ideas and how to keep them

Are you tired of setting the same clichéd New Year’s resolutions every year? Here are different ideas for you to consider

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7 hours ago Eurostar passengers trapped in Channel Tunnel during Christmas travel chaos

The Eurostar train reportedly suffered a breakdown this morning during a journey from London to Paris with hundreds of passengers having to be evacuated to Calais

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10 hours ago Incredible city under two hours from UK named the quietest to visit in Europe

In this beautiful city it's not the common courtesy to talk or shout loudly in public, which is why it's hailed as Europe's quietest place to visit.

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8 hours ago Woman assaulted and robbed of handbag days before Christmas in Kilmarnock

Police are appealing for information after a 64-year-old woman was assaulted and had her handbag stolen on Sunday, December 22.

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11 hours ago Sneak peak at new Four Seasons hotels for 2025 — including organic gardens and rooftop pool bars

As 2025 emerges, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have a big year ahead with many exciting new openings including facilities such as organic gardens, a rooftop pool bar and a discovery centre

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8 hours ago What a dog's dinner! Hilarious moment golden retriever steals family's Christmas turkey before woman chases him through field in futile bid to get it back

The footage was filmed on Christman Eve in Armagh, Northern Ireland, when the woman in the video was dropping off presents at her friend's house.

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