9 h. ago 'I visited Europe’s best budget ski secret very unlike the Alps'

Charles Wadepalmer goes skiing in Bankso in Bulgaria. He stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton Bankso, which looked so good he's already booked it for another trip taking place a month later

Politics

33 h. ago Airlines are 'cracking down' on passengers who bring popular item to the gate

The 'pillowcase hack' has been a popular way for travellers to avoid paying for checked luggage - but experts have warned that airlines are now 'cracking down' on the trick

Politics

3 d. ago 'I'm a travel expert and this is why the school holiday dates need to change'

School holidays mean many parents are having to fork out staggering amounts in order to go on holiday during the summer and a leading travel expert has urged schools to change their term breaks

Politics

1 week ago Canada’s Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Canada: Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Margaret Atwood releases short story critiquing book bans in Canada

Author quipped she wrote ‘suitable’ piece after Alberta school ban included her novel The Handmaid’s TaleMargaret Atwood has released a new short story critiquing elected officials for a wide-ranging book ban in the Canadian province of Alberta. The controversial decision to remove books purportedly containing “explicit sexual content” has seen numerous works of literature swept up in the dragnet, including Atwood’s, dystopian work The Handmaid‘s Tale.In a social media post, Atwood wrote that since her famed work was no longer permissible in Alberta schools, she had written a “suitable” short work for teens, adding the work was necessary because the province’s minister of education thought students were “stupid babies”. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Margaret Atwood hits out at Alberta books ban with satirical short story

Canadian province has banned ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ from some shelves under new rules

Events

2 w. ago Brits in Bali face 'spot checks' on the beach as authorities crack down on tourists

Authorities in Bali have warned that they will be carrying out spot checks on tourists in the popular holiday destination, with visitors urged to carry their passports

Society

2 w. ago US military academies are banning books and eliminating majors to align with Hegseth ‘warrior’ ideology

Trump administration has outlawed ‘gender ideology’ at service academies, and professors say they have faced censorship and political pressure

Events

2 w. ago Holidaymakers warned against 'last to board' flight hack that 'ruins holidays'

Finding savvy travel hacks online can make your holiday planning seamless and stressfree - but there is one hack experts urge people never to follow as it could spoil your trip

Events

2 w. ago ‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban

Two such groups claim they persuaded Alberta to institute sweeping public school book banSocially conservative “parents’ rights” groups that have emerged as powerfully political lobbying groups in the US are quickly gaining ground in Canada, academics and free speech advocates say, after two such groups claimed they had persuaded Alberta to institute a sweeping public school book ban.Alberta recently directed schools to purge library books from shelves that fit its definition of “explicit sexual content” by 1 October. If the policy is applied precisely as outlined, a host of books face being purged, including George Orwell’s 1984 due to passages in the text that discuss sexual intercourse and rape. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Rightwing ‘parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada as Alberta book bans target LGBTQ+ titles

Two such groups claim they persuaded Alberta to institute sweeping public school book banSocially conservative “parents’ rights” groups that have emerged as powerfully political lobbying groups in the US are quickly gaining ground in Canada, academics and free speech advocates say, after two such groups claimed they had persuaded Alberta to institute a sweeping public school book ban.Alberta recently directed schools to purge library books from shelves that fit its definition of “explicit sexual content” by 1 October. If the policy is applied precisely as outlined, a host of books face being purged, including George Orwell’s 1984 due to passages in the text that discuss sexual intercourse and rape. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago One of world's most dangerous sea creatures washes up in popular holiday spot

Tourists are urged to be careful when visiting this popular holiday destination as a seriously rare sea creature similar to a jellyfish has been spotted on a busy beach - and it's stings can be harmful

Politics

2 w. ago Every UK bank holiday coming in 2026 so you can book your holiday now

Today is the August bank holiday and it marks the last long weekend before Christmas in England and Wales - but what bank holiday dates are coming up in 2026?

Politics

3 w. ago Anyone coming back from holiday urged to check all suitcase pockets

A pest expert issued an urgent warning for people travelling home from their summer holidays

Politics

3 w. ago Mounjaro users given red flag warning over bank holiday drinking

A medical expert has urged caution for Mounjaro users this bank holiday weekend, with major red flags issued for those looking to mix alcohol with their injections

Events

3 w. ago Visitors to popular UK staycation spot warned of 'serious dangers' as families left stranded

Holidaymakers heading to this popular staycation spot are being warned of "serious dangers" with families left stranded, prompting urgent reminders to avoid turning a holiday into a rescue mission

Events

3 w. ago Brits warned to make vital check with their GP before heading on holiday

There are a lot of things to remember while preparing for a holiday - but the NHS has urged all travellers to book in with their GP ahead of their travels in order to stay safe

Events

3 w. ago Anyone going on holiday urged to avoid 'hack' that could get you banned from booking

Travel experts have warned against using a popular money-saving travel hack that could see your holiday cancelled and leave you unable to book with that provider again

Events

3 w. ago Brits issued urgent Bank Holiday warning as country set for 'busiest' period

Millions of drivers are expected to take to the roads for getaway trips by car in the UK over the August bank holiday period

Events