99 minutes ago Travel expert shares how to get 64 days off work in 2025 with annual leave hack

A travel expert, who works a 9-5 job, has worked out a clever way to use his holiday allowance to get more days off work - and it's all thanks to the calendar in 2025

Politics

7 hours ago Airport delays live: Gatwick and Heathrow cancel or delay dozens of flights as fog causes travel chaos

Fog could limit visibility to just 100 metres with the worst forecast to descend on South East and central England

Society

10 hours ago Editor picks top deals in Antler's Winter Sale with up to 40% off on premium luggage

Antler's big Winter Sale is now live and you can save up to 40% off suitcases, luggage sets and travel bags in a variety of sizes and colours for all your holiday needs

Economics

37 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

Sport

2 hours ago 'Targeted' Salford shooting 'not linked to another incident' as police hunt gunman

Forensics officers were seen at the flat near a primary school

Events

2 hours ago Photos show home's window riddled with bullet holes after 'gunman on bike' opens fire

Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a home on Friday (December 27), leaving the window riddled with bullet holes in what is believed to be a targeted attack

Culture

32 hours ago 'Bragging' doctor's receptionist shared patients' medical records with pals on Snapchat

Arman Vyas, 23, was employed by two GP practices where he accessed confidential reports and took screenshots which he sent to others including on social media app Snapchat

Science

2 hours ago Fog grounds dozens more Heathrow and Gatwick flights on one of the busiest weekends of UK winter

More than 200 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled between noon on Friday and Saturday evening

Transport

4 hours ago Flight delays: What rights do you have to compensation if your plane is late?

Here are the obligations each airline has, and what you can expect if you experience delays

Politics

23 hours ago Airport delays LIVE: Passengers facing heavy delays and cancellations due to fog at Manchester and Gatwick

Delays of up to four hours at the country’s busiest airports, including Manchester and London Gatwick, as thick fog disrupts travel

Society

24 hours 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.

Economics

2 hours ago Mum and son die 'from carbon monoxide poisoning' after neighbours hear loud bang

Images from the scene showed multiple police cars, ambulances and Cadent vans lining Foxholes Road on Friday evening. Witnesses reported seeing a large emergency services presence in the area.

Events

12 hours ago Fascinating historic photos show the Lake District before it became a mass tourism hotspot

Covering 912 square miles, the Lake District is England's largest national park - and its most popular, with over 19million visitors each year. These photos take you back to a simpler, less crowded time...

Culture

6 hours ago Dozens of flights cancelled and hundreds delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

More than 400 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick

Transport

5 hours ago Naughty Guide dog sacked for chasing too many squirrels lands perfect job

A Labrador named River lost her job as a guide dog after failing to control her passion to chase squirrels - but she retrained as a therapy dog and has become one of the first to be used in a new pilot scheme with the police

Politics

27 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.

Society

4 hours ago Yobs smash taxi windows as police issue update on 'significant disruption'

A 48-hour dispersal order has been imposed in parts of Wrexham county after a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Events

31 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.

Culture

9 hours ago More than 200 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

More than 200 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos  Evening Standard

Transport

6 hours ago Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel

Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly

Politics

30 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

Society

4 hours ago Incredible Spirit Bird tribe who don terrifying masks to guard a waterfall

A self-titled 'travel creator' has shared footage of a Papua New Guinea tribe that guard the river with an eye-catching appearance, leading fans to both fear for his safety and doubt the video's reality

Events

9 hours ago More than 400 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

More than 400 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick

Transport

6 hours ago 'I ditched UK for Benidorm – people slam it but it's amazing for key reason'

Frank, who goes by the name frankthestagman on TikTok, shared a video about why he loves living in Benidorm. He said it's a lot different to what people think

Politics

31 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.

Society

5 hours ago Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash as Kremlin says Russian air defences were repelling Ukrainian attack – live

Kremlin say Russian air defences were repelling attacks while plane was trying to land – but stops short of admitting Russian forces shot planeItalian police said on Saturday that they were investigating cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group targeting several websites including Milan’s airports and the foreign ministry.The websites of the ministry, Malpensa and Milan-Linate airport, and the transport systems in Siena and Turin were hit, according to national cybersecurity police spokesman Marco Valerio Cervellini, Reuters reports. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Fog expected to cause further flight delays during busy travel weekend

Passengers at Gatwick have been warned to expect possible delays on Saturday because of poor visibility and to contact their airline for information.

Transport

7 hours ago Moment Russian ship 'crammed with spy equipment' raided as NATO boosts patrols

Finnish police and border guards boarded the Russian-linked ship that is believed to be part of Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet and was reportedly packed with "spy equipment"

Politics

5 hours ago Scots man who vanished on Christmas Eve sparks desperate police search

Duncan McGregor, 55, was last seen at 2.50pm on Tuesday, December 24.

Events

11 hours ago Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports flights delayed as fog causes travel chaos

Travellers face further disruption at UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester due to thick fog which is set to persist today says the Met Office

Transport

8 hours ago 'I'm an airline pilot – ask this question while boarding to make flight even better'

An airline pilot has advised passengers not to be shy when they step foot in the cabin – as asking a key question during boarding can really improve your flight

Politics

6 hours ago Putin apologises over Azerbaijan Airlines crash as Kremlin says Russian forces were repelling Ukrainian attack at the time – live

Kremlin say Russian air defences were repelling attacks while plane was trying to land – but stops short of admitting Russian forces shot planeItalian police said on Saturday that they were investigating cyberattacks claimed by a pro-Russian group targeting several websites including Milan’s airports and the foreign ministry.The websites of the ministry, Malpensa and Milan-Linate airport, and the transport systems in Siena and Turin were hit, according to national cybersecurity police spokesman Marco Valerio Cervellini, Reuters reports. Continue reading...

Events

20 hours ago Christmas travel chaos as thick fog sparks mass delays and cancellations at UK’s busiest airports

Christmas travel chaos as thick fog sparks mass delays and cancellations at UK’s busiest airports

Transport

11 hours ago Underrated seaside town with huge pier and 'best fish and chips in the UK'

Cromer in North Norfolk was once a retreat for affluent Victorian beach-goers. Today, this delightful seaside town has retained much of its original charm and its world-famous crab is worth the visit alone.

Politics

6 hours ago UK tourists visiting two holiday hotspots warned they face fine once they land

Brits jetting off on holiday to Morocco, Albania, Tirana and Turkey have been warned about the little-known new boarding card rules for these destinations

Events

22 hours ago Christmas travel chaos breaks out at UK airports including Gatwick and Manchester with more than 100 flights delayed or cancelled after 'heavy fog' descends on Britain

Travellers are being urged to check with their airline as air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said on Friday.

Transport

11 hours ago Is my train running today? Rail passengers face disruption as UK’s two busiest stations closed

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

Politics

7 hours ago Woke TV bosses put trigger warning on Michael Portillo travel show because it features him sipping sherry

Viewers are now unable to watch the ex-MP Michael Portillo's Andalucia show on the My5 streaming service unless they confirm they are over 16.

Events

24 hours 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

Transport

13 hours ago This is the moment two men scaled one of Scotland's most iconic retail buildings

Police were called after reports two men were spotting scaling the roof of an iconic Scottish retail building.

Politics

7 hours ago Boy and two adults bailed after girl, seven, injured in quad bike crash

The girl was left with life-changing injuries after the quad bike she was on crashed into a telegraph pole on Boxing Day.

Events

26 hours ago Severe weather threatens US flights during one of busiest travel weekends

Nearly 900 flights have been cancelled already as tornado watches are issued in Texas and LouisianaAs the US braces for one of its busiest travel weekends of the year, the threat of severe weather has already led to hundreds of flight cancellations.Tornado watches were issued in the southern states of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, CNN reported. In Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at two airports, CBS reported. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas activated emergency response resources in the state on Thursday. Continue reading...

Transport

13 hours ago Evan Dando: ‘I wanted to try heroin because of William Burroughs and Keith Richards’

Arguably the most gifted melodicist of his generation, Dando was the bronzed, blond pin-up boy of Nineties indie rock – before he threw himself heartily and disastrously into a life of sex and drugs. Now two years clean, he catches up with Michael Hann on what he’s been up to since

Politics

8 hours ago THAAD missile system: What is the defence system sent by US to Israel to assist in Middle East conflict?

Missile defence system to be operated by US troops in a departure from Israeli military policy

Events

26 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

Transport

14 hours ago Senior royal’s touching link to Princess Diana revealed ahead of huge life milestone

The Duchess of Edinburgh has travelled to some of world's most war-torn and traumatised areas to raise awareness of important causes, much like the late Princess Diana

Politics

9 hours ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Saturday, December 28 amid thick fog and travel warnings

Murky conditions have caused disruption in recent days

Events

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

Travellers are facing delays in and out of the airport

Transport

14 hours ago King Charles takes very unusual item everywhere with him as he's 'fussy'

King Charles has campaigned for the use of organic produce for decades and has very specific tastes when it comes to what he likes to eat on his frequent travels

Politics

9 hours ago Travel warning issued as fog restrictions remain at Manchester and UK airports

Passengers have faced days of disruption

Events

28 hours ago The moment people pull up in car outside corner shop in broad daylight and take crates of alcohol

Police are investigating after around £300 worth of stock was stolen from a family-run shop in Treharris. CCTV has been released by the shop owners

Transport

19 hours ago Outlander fans rage 'it's not enough' they're left fuming over Claire and Jamie twist

Outlander fans were thrilled when the time-travelling adventure returned earlier this year but they've been left disappointed with recent twists and turns

Politics

9 hours ago Airport delays live: Gatwick Airport warns of further disruption and London’s two busiest rail stations closed

Fog could limit visibility to just 100 metres with the worst forecast to descend on South East and central England

Events

29 hours ago BMW driver with car sticker saying 'My driving scares me too' is stopped by police for doing 118mph on motorway on Christmas Day

A BMW driver with a sticker on their that read 'my driving scares me too' was caught speeding on a motorway at 118mph on Christmas Day.

Transport

21 hours ago Search called off for man who went overboard as cruise headed to Bahamas

The unidentified man appeared to have been traveling on a Christmas-themed cruise with his family

Politics

10 hours ago Foreign Office updates warnings on two countries and one is loved by Brits

It is essential to review the FCDO’s travel advice thoroughly before travelling

Events

23 hours ago From Lapland to London and even Phuket: Where to travel for Christmas in 2025

From Lapland to London and even Phuket: Where to travel for Christmas in 2025  New Zealand Herald

Politics

11 hours ago Tottenham and Wolves fans facing travel chaos as warning sent to supporters

Travelling to Sunday's Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could be difficult for thousands of supporters because of planned rail engineering works

Events

24 hours ago Maga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policy

Feud flared up when president-elect chose Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-born entrepreneur, as his AI adviserBitter in-fighting has broken out between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s hardline Make America great again (Maga) base after the US president-elect chose an Indian-born entrepreneur to be his adviser on artificial intelligence.The row has pitted Musk and his fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy against die-hard supporters including the far-right activist Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz, the former congress member and abortive nominee for attorney general. The spat threatens to open up a chasm among Trump’s supporters over immigration, a key issue in his election victory. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Search for man missing off NSW north coast amid string of drownings across holiday period

21-year-old Taewoo Kim last seen going for a swim at Moonee beach, near Coffs Harbour, on Boxing Day; police say another man’s body found in sea south of WollongongGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA multi-agency search is under way for a man presumed missing in the ocean since Boxing Day, off the north coast of NSW, as another man’s body has been pulled from the water further south.Taewoo Kim, 21, was last seen around 1pm on Thursday, police said in a statement, going into the water at Moonee beach, north of Coffs Harbour.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

27 hours ago 10 sublime UK winter staycation ideas: from safaris to stargazing trips

Why stay home in January when you could staycation instead? From Norfolk to Richmond, here are the very best places to haul up and escape the city

Politics

18 hours ago Man dies after Sydney arrest for allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with knife

Critical incident team from Bankstown Police Area Command to investigate circumstances surrounding 33-year-old’s deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was arrested while allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with a knife in the middle of Sydney traffic.Police declared a critical incident after officers responded to reports of a man trying to stop traffic and enter vehicles on Remembrance Driveway at Tahmoor in Sydney’s south-west at about 1pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

28 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

Politics

18 hours ago Pictured: Woman who prepared 'poison' Christmas meal that led to the deaths of her two sisters and niece

Tatiana Denize Silva dos Anjos, 43, and Maida Berenice Flores da Silva, 58, died after having the cake on December 23.

Events

28 hours ago Fact check: Viral screenshot of an opinion column was shared by parody account

The screenshot includes a doctored opinion column header.

Politics