41 m. ago West Lothian Council warning over cost of meeting National Insurance increase

An update on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and its effects on West Lothian’s finances delivered to councillors at the Executive suggested some of the cost would be met but there was no clarity as to how much.

Events

47 m. ago 24 people banned from Carnival cruises after massive brawl breaks out while docked for customs

‘We will not tolerate such behavior,’ tour operator says after group placed on ‘Do Not Sail’ list in response to violence at Texas terminal

Events

58 m. ago Vets SLAM Yungblud for featuring a dog in a prong collar in his latest music video

In the video, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be seen wearing a prong collar - a controversial training tool that uses prongs to pinch the dog's neck when they pull on the leash.

Culture

61 m. ago 'I took a £700 luxury train and now I can never get on the Tube again'

The Northern Belle offers sweeping pastoral views, gourmet cuisine and a slice of elegance from a bygone era - just try not to let it ruin your trip home, writes Sophie Bateman

Economics

84 m. ago Holidaymakers urged not to pack these three items in hand luggage

EasyJet and Ryanair passengers are being warned to think carefully about what they pack in their hand luggage or risk being hit with costly airport fines, says Matthew Carrigan, of Trtl Travel.

Politics

90 m. ago Meghan Markle reveals facial feature that prevented deals from beauty brands

The Duchess of Sussex has admitted beauty brands were reluctant to hire her even after she found fame in the TV show Suits.

Economics

1 hour ago Landal Twin Lakes: a lakeside retreat to restore your inner tranquillity

Nestled between the alluring Lake District and the wild greenery of the Yorkshire Dales, Twin Lakes is the perfect place to relax, reflect and reconnect

Politics

2 h. ago People vow to move to Switzerland after seeing unusual way workers commute

People have been left baffled after a Swiss woman shared the unusual way the people of Bern in Switzerland travel around the city in the summer, with many saying it looks 'relaxing'

Politics

2 h. ago Trump's first 100 days: Travel expert warns of ripple effects for global tourism

As Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in the White House, a leading travel expert has warned that his early policy decisions particularly on tariffs and immigration are already casting a shadow over global tourism.

Events

2 h. ago Wrexham throwing Bank Holiday weekend promotion party as cost of tickets announced

Wrexham are hosting a celebration event at the Racecourse Ground after securing promotion to the Championship, featuring live music and the player of the season awards

Economics

2 h. ago Wine warning as waiters caught serving cheap plonk to tourists in posh bottles

Cafes and bistros in the French capital have been cheating customers, including visitors to the city, by replacing high-end wines with cheap alternatives but charging quality rates

Events

2 h. ago Health holiday hotspot alert for UK travellers as serious diseases increase

The UK Health Security Agency said the number of serious illnesses infecting UK holidmakers has soared in the last 12 months

Events

3 h. ago A first look at the $1 billion MSC World America cruise ship, from thrill

MSC World America has something to offer cruise passengers from all sides of the pond, as Marc Shoffman discovered on one of the first sailings aboard the new megaship

Economics

3 h. ago Avoid one Ryanair travel mistake or could risk losing up to £160

Ryanair's fares are usually basic with additional services costing extra

Economics

3 h. ago Gianni Versace exhibition to feature pieces worn by Princess Diana and Kate Moss

The exhibition at Arches London Bridge will open on July 16.

Politics

3 h. ago Four faults with train safety system, investigation into fatal crash finds

Hoses fitted to the Transport for Wales train to discharge sand when wheels slide during braking were ‘blocked’, investigators said.

Events

3 h. ago ‘As a film lover, I want more’: the Black female directors taking centre stage

The curator of the BFI’s Black Debutantes season on piracy, truncated careers and the frustrations of dealing with big studiosHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week I spoke to Rógan Graham, a curator of the British Film Institute’s latest season, Black Debutantes: A Collection of Early Works by Black Women Directors. The programme runs throughout May at the BFI Southbank in London, and is a celebration of the feature-length work of Black female film-makers, both the familiar and the seldom screened. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Inside one of the world's scariest airports where pilots have to avoid trains on the runway

An airport in New Zealand has been described as one of the world's scariest places to land a plane.

Transport

3 h. ago What to do in Mull: the remote isle where the Prince and Princess of Wales spent their anniversary

The royals have confirmed their love of the Scottish isle by returning for their 14th anniversary. Tempted to follow in their footsteps? Here’s how to make the most of its idyllic surrounds and farm-to-table foodie gems

Politics

4 h. ago Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt train as Man United prepare to travel to Bilbao

Ruben Amorim’s men are preparing for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg at San Mames.

Politics