17 h. ago Family of couple killed in Lisbon crash say they are ‘heartbroken’

A total of 16 people died when the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city on Wednesday night.

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18 h. ago 'Heartbroken' families pay tribute to British couple killed in Lisbon tram disaster who were 'hugely talented' theatre workers dedicated to 'inspiring the next generation'

Kayleigh Smith, 36, and her partner Will Nelson, 44, were named as two of the three Britons who died after the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the Portuguese city on Wednesday night.

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19 h. ago British couple killed in Lisbon tram disaster were 'hugely talented' theatre workers dedicated to 'inspiring the next generation'

Kayleigh Smith, 36, and her partner Will Nelson, 44, were named as two of the three Britons who died after the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the Portuguese city on Wednesday night.

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34 h. ago Lisbon funicular crash: Kayleigh Smith's poignant final Instagram post before tragic death

Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson were two of three Brits killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, which saw the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city

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34 h. ago Couple killed in Lisbon funicular crash posted pictures of trip before they died

A total of 16 people died when the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city on Wednesday night.

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39 h. ago Changing Rooms star Anna Ryder Richardson 'feels privileged' after winning eight

The former Changing Rooms presenter bought the animal park with her ex-husband and the couple's struggle to turn it into a top tourist attraction was documented in the TV series Chaos at The Zoo.

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2 d. ago Locals furious as Harry Potter fans are pushing UK tourist attraction to breaking point

Harry Potter fans hoping to catch a glimpse of a filming location are pushing a UK tourist attraction to its 'breaking point' - with thousands descending on the area.

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3 d. ago Lisbon funicular crash latest: Death toll rises to 17 as brakeman among the victims of tourist attraction disaster

Foreign nationals are among the dead following the disaster in the Portuguese capital

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3 d. ago Lisbon Gloria Funicular: Battle to save children screaming for help after tram crash

The Lisbon Gloria Funicular - an electric streetcar which is one of Lisbon’s big tourist attractions - derailed on Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others

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6 d. ago First Iron Age broch to be built in 2,000 years aims to become 'must

The project is teaming up with the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site to transform Caithness’ tourism offering

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7 d. ago Family theme park that once attracted thousands was left to rot after going out of fashion

Families from all over the UK flocked to Dobwalls in Cornwall in the 70s, 80, 90s and early 2000s, but what happened to the Liskeard attraction that was once a famous tourist destination?

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1 week ago Skincare expert debunks influencers' favourite 'natural' beauty treatments to get on holiday

Certain tourist attractions in countries like Iceland, Greece and Indonesia have gone viral as influencers flock to various natural beauty treatments - but a skincare expert has issued a warning.

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1 week ago Travelling to Switzerland with kids? The Grandhotel Giessbach saves you money by sitting on top of TWO key tourist attractions

This family friendly hotel in Brienz has it all. Come for the Wes Anderson-style decor, and stay for the majestic Giessbach waterfall which thunders just steps away from the front door.

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2 w. ago The popular seaside town where Sainsbury's car park is the top tourist attraction

In one popular Cornish town, there's an unlikely attraction drawing in the crowds - and it's got nothing to do with its award-winning pies, historic sites or traditional seaside charm.

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2 w. ago From wasteland to tourist attraction: Everton’s new home set to turbo

Hill Dickinson Stadium’s development has not always been smooth, and teething problems linger, but it can transform both club and communityBuilders were working on the signage high up on Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday while renovations were being carried out inside one of the bars opposite Everton’s magnificent new ground. It would have been a predictable scene of final preparations for the first league game at the £800m venue but for an unusual sight in this part of town: holidaymakers.They were cruise-ship passengers to be precise, dozens of them. Instead of disembarking the Regal Princess and turning right towards the Royal Albert Dock and city centre when it docked in Liverpool, as one might expect, they had turned left and walked 20 to 25 minutes along Regent Road to visit the finest new addition to the Premier League. They would have sailed past it on entering the River Mersey too. No wonder Everton plan to sell stadium and dockland tours on board cruise-ships in the near fu...

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3 w. ago Harrowing death of explorer trapped in cave for 17 days who became morbid tourist attraction after his body was stolen

His harrowing ordeal made global headlines at the time, as reporters closely followed the tragic endeavour and drew thousands of people to the scene in hopes of seeing him rescued.

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3 w. ago Fury over newly installed 'killer kerb' causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars daily 

The new installation was designed to create a 'more welcoming environment for pedestrians' but has instead become so notorious that it has been listed as a tourist attraction on Google Maps.

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3 w. ago Carer performed sex act on disabled man in car at tourist attraction after bowling date

Megan Neilson, 28, was assigned to assist the 29-year-old man who suffers from cerebral palsy and has a learning disability. The two developed a close relationship, which led to them confessing their love for each other

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3 w. ago The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves

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4 w. ago Huge blaze rips through ancient Spanish church: Firefighters battle to save major tourist attraction 

Dramatic footage shows thick smoke billowing out from the historic UNESCO-listed mosque-cathedral of Cordoba on Friday night, as flames lapped at its roof.

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