15 h. ago Glasgow mum traumatised after being followed by rat in own home

Jemma says that the battle with the rats has left her unable to sleep or eat as she is forced to hoover up rat droppings - something that has left her feeling she has 'failed as a mum'.

Events

17 h. ago ‘Eat, sleep and party’: a taste of La Dolce Vita aboard Italy’s Orient Express

Replica of world-famous train aimed at reviving glamour of the classic version makes debut journey from Rome A replica of the world-famous Orient Express made its debut journey from Rome on Friday, transporting well-heeled passengers into the heart of Tuscany’s wine region.La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian-made luxury train, is aimed at reviving the glamour of the classic version as well as the romanticised notion of Italy’s dolce vita, or “sweet life”, all the while promoting slow tourism. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Iconic Orient Express gave me incurable cancer: Vintage carriage restorer in line for almost £500,000 in damages over exposure to deadly asbestos while working on luxury sleeper train

A vintage railway engineer who restored carriages for the Orient Express has successfully sued his employer over claims he contracted incurable cancer after being exposed to asbestos.

Economics

1 week ago Millions of tourists flock to it every year – but how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?

The monument has featured in everything from Fellini’s La Dolce Vita to Netflix’s Emily in Paris

Economics

2 w. ago 'Fall asleep faster' says sleep expert but only if you eat this delicious fruit before bedtime

Struggling to get decent shut eye can impact your health and wellbeing dramatically but what if we told you there's a fruity solution that can solve all your bedtime woes?

Politics

2 w. ago Luxury cruise wars intensify as Four Seasons poaches celebrity Captain Kate McCue

Hotel groups including Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and Orient Express are taking their brands to sea

Events

3 w. ago Now Murder on the Orient Express gets trigger warning over themes of death and guilt

Audiences at a stage production of Murder on the Orient Express (pictured) have been presented with a trigger warning that the show features depictions of... murder.

Events