15 h. ago Man who was handcuffed on flight after shouting at passengers is banned from leaving UK

A court heard how Simon Jones, 51, threatened to shove a pillow in a fellow passenger's face and also shouted that he would 'wrap his handcuffs' around a crew member's neck

Events

24 h. ago BA passenger who had to be handcuffed banned from travel for six months

Simon Jones, 51, will not be allowed to make any international journeys

Events

6 d. ago Hundreds of thousands of Greater Manchester residents to get month of free bus travel

Around 400,000 will benefit from part two of an important transport scheme.

Transport

7 d. ago Couple reveals why they sold everything they own to travel the world

They aren't the first to pack their bags and ditch home to voyage overseas. But a couple has revealed why they sold everything to travel the world - and returned after six months.

Politics

1 week ago Magical European town with amazing Christmas market has ‘cheapest flights’ in 2025

Airfares to the magnificent Christmas market cathedral city of Colonge have dropped significantly over the past 12 months, according to Skyscanner's 2026 Travel Trends report

Politics

2 w. ago Couple reveal why they ditched their £30,000 wedding and went on a month

Hannah Bird and Charlie Camper, both 26, had originally budgeted £30,000 for their big day.

Economics

3 w. ago Why you should ditch the USA for its cheaper and less crowded neighbour

Esther Marshall visits a country next to USA, where Brits can travel for up to six months without a visa and she sails through airport immigration in five minutes without even needing a passport stamp.

Politics

3 w. ago The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences | Editorial

Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continueThe idea that the next head of state might be an elected one is as remote from British experience as a visit to the far side of the moon. But it is hardly an unthinkable proposition, and you do not have to travel as far as the moon to see such a process taking place in a smooth and dignified manner. In fact, you only have to travel to Ireland.Next month, Ireland will elect a successor to President Michael D Higgins, who has served two seven-year terms as the occupant of Áras an Uachtaráin (in bygone days the Viceregal Lodge) in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Mr Higgins has done the largely ceremonial job with charm, toughness and imagination. He has been good for Ireland, and good for British-Irish relations at a difficult time. In 2014, he made the first state visit to Britain by an Irish president. He is not a large man, but he leaves big shoes to fill. Con...

Politics

3 w. ago Uncertainty over Lix Toll fuel station nine months after storm damage forced closure

The Lix Toll Fuel Station, on the A85, has remained shut for almost nine months, meaning drivers in the area have been forced to travel to Callander and Tyndrum - a 40-mile round trip - to top up.

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3 w. ago Why Manchester United's Brentford trip has an extra edge after Bryan Mbeumo transfer row

Man Utd travel to Brentford on Saturday, just two months after they accused their Premier League rivals of trying to sabotage their £71m deal for Bryan Mbeumo.

Sport

4 w. ago Rob Rinder sets record straight on Rylan Clark's awkward 'orifice' comment

Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark have become one the nation's favourite presenting double acts in recent months after filming two successful travel programmes for the BBC

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