21 m. ago 'Overlooked' holiday destination has Mediterranean beauty without the crowds

The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is often overlooked, but it offers many of the same benefits as Turkey's Mediterranean hotspots — and it's even cheaper

Politics

25 m. ago ‘Kept fighting despite the odds’: the Russian journalists who risked everything to report the truth

In an expansive five-hour documentary, young journalists are branded ‘foreign agents’ for continuing to report independently as authoritarianism spreadsIn the fall of 2021, the director Julia Loktev traveled from her Brooklyn home to Moscow, with the intent to film some friends under pressure. That summer, the Russian government had cracked down on the remaining independent media in the country, designating outlets and journalists it found irksome as “foreign agents”. Loktev, who moved to the US from the Soviet Union at age nine, had several journalist friends now required to submit detailed financial reports to the government and affix an all-caps disclaimer to any output, be it an article or an Instagram post of their cat, declaring it the work of a foreign agent.Loktev began shadowing her friend Anna Nemzer, a host on the country’s only remaining independent news channel, TV Rain (Dozhd, in Russian), which was on the growing list of “foreign agents” meant to chill any press criti...

Events

30 m. ago Race team's cars destroyed as UK factory burns down in terrifying blaze

A blaze destroyed the factory and facilities of Power Maxed Racing only days ago, but still the team has travelled to Knockhill in Scotland to race in the British Touring Car Championship

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32 m. ago Holidaymaker forces easyJet to refund baggage fine she was 'bullied' into paying

Irish holidaymaker, Alison Evans, 36, has emerged victorious after forcing easyJet to refund her for a £48 baggage charge they 'bullied' her into paying at Belfast International Airport in July.  

Economics

37 m. ago Airline launches new Scots flights to popular Italian cities with fares from £26.99

Wizz Air will fly from Glasgow Airport to two major Italian cities

Economics

41 m. ago The 10 best hotels in Budapest – perfect for a cultural city break

From budget accommodation to grand dames, boutique or larger properties, these are the 10 best hotels in Budapest

Politics

42 m. ago UK's most expensive and cheapest seaside spots for beach day out named

New research has compared several of the most popular UK summer destinations, totting up the cost of deckchair hire, a '99' ice cream, and a fish and chips meal

Politics

42 m. ago Hidden gem market town with glorious gardens and charming high street

A little-known market town has been praised for its beautiful gardens, award-winning pubs and quaint high street - and it's not far from Cardiff

Politics

42 m. ago 'Beautiful' South Wales market town with charming high street and stunning gardens

The market town just 30 minutes from Cardiff is a popular spot for locals and tourists - and it's not hard to see why

Politics

56 m. ago Remote retreats – discover idyllic British breaks for the perfect escape

Go off grid and get into nature with these secluded stays

Politics

68 m. ago What is chikungunya virus? Symptoms and advice as cases rise among travellers returning to UK

UK health authorities have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites when travelling

Science

1 hour ago Heartbeat star becomes frontrunner to lead Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise is getting a spin-off in the form of Death in Benidorm, which will see a UK detective move overseas in a bid to escape the chaos of his career

Events

1 hour ago BA pilot suspended after leaving cockpit door open on flight so family could watch him work

The pilot of a British Airways flight wanted his family - who were travelling as passengers - to see him operating the controls while flying from Heathrow to New York JFK

Economics

1 hour ago Urgent warning for anyone going to Spain as there will be severe delays

Disruption will hit those travelling to places including Barcelona, Malaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife

Events

2 h. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

Events

2 h. ago Manchester airport flight delays after easyJet planes ‘clip wings’ on runway

Passengers are facing delays at Manchester Airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes appeared to clip wings while taxiing.

Transport

2 h. ago Biggest Loser contestant says they 'died that day' after extreme challenge on beach

Dramatic shows footage of how contestant's nearly ended in Netflix documentary

Events

2 h. ago Leeds Festival 2025: Everything you need to know ahead of travelling to Bramham Park by car, bus and train

Save the dramas of travelling to Bramham Park this year with our guide to getting to Leeds Festival!

Transport

2 h. ago Exact date and time you should book this weekend for huge holiday savings

It's never too late to book that dream break and according to one travel expert there's a sweet spot this weekend where you can make huge savings - but you'll need to set your alarm

Politics

2 h. ago Heartbeat legend favourite to play lead detective in Death in Paradise

Earlier this year, Channel 5 bosses announced a new series titled Death in Benidorm

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