51 h. ago The Darkness’s Justin Hawkins: ‘People saw our new music video and assumed I was back on drugs’

Once one of the biggest bands on the planet, The Darkness are back with a new album and a change of direction. Justin Hawkins talks to Kate Solomon about why he thinks the music industry has never taken them seriously, how he no longer writes songs to please his fans, and why he stands by his controversial video about Liam Payne

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54 h. ago Cruise passengers urged to follow '1 day rule' before they even board the ship

A 'one day rule' has been shared for anyone going on a cruise, to ensure they don't miss the ship - and it's particularly handy for anyone flying in from overseas

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66 h. ago Hurtigruten reveals plans to change the way cruise ships sail

Hurtigruten is one of the oldest cruise firms in the world and is now pushing forward with a vision for the future of commercial sailing that is greener and cleaner than it is now

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3 d. ago Vlogger who moved from Liverpool to a remote Greek island explains why she would NEVER move back to the UK

Emma and her partner Adam, both from Liverpool, emigrated to Zakynthos, Greece, in March 2023 after 'catching the travelling bug' while working onboard luxury cruise ships.

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5 d. ago Reason captains are asking cruise passengers to shut their curtains

A TikTok has gone viral after a passenger recorded an announcement onboard a cruise ship, telling passengers to close their curtains and turn off their lights in case of a pirate attack

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5 d. ago Illegal migrants with HIV molest young boy in sauna on Royal Caribbean cruise

Jose Diaz, 36, and Ricardo Leal, 37, were arrested on Friday for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old boy onboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas cruise ship.

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5 d. ago Travel expert reveals what REALLY happens if you miss your cruise

On his YouTube channel, Journey Together , US cruise vlogger Michael Kay has shared what happens in the unfortunate instance that you find yourself running late and missing your cruise ship.

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5 d. ago Hundreds of firefighters rally against plans to change working hours

The Fire Brigades Union says senior managers in the service are 'refusing to listen to the valid concerns of the frontline' by enforcing new 12-hour shifts

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6 d. ago Santorini tentatively welcomes first cruise ship after string of earthquakes

The arrival signals a hopeful start to the tourist season which was severely threatened by seismic activity

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7 d. ago Man who spends 350 days a year on a cruise reveals what he does for the 15 he's on land

Mario Salcedo, has lived on cruise ships for the past 25 years and recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean.

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7 d. ago Shocking moment tourist boat capsizes leaving 38 people fearing for their lives

The passengers were heading back to their cruise ship via a small boat, having visited some of the world's most beautiful beaches, when the vessel turned over in the water

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8 d. ago Cruise passengers receive ominous warning as luxury ship crosses into pirate

Passengers on Cunard’s Queen Anne received an ominous warning as the luxury cruiser crossed into pirate-prone waters on its maiden voyage during a 111-night voyage this week

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9 d. ago I'm a cruise ship expert... here are FIVE excursion errors that will WRECK your holiday

Lucy Southerton, 28, who worked on cruise ships for a decade says one of the biggest mistakes passengers can make is not doing their research before signing up for an outing.

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9 d. ago Ditch the balloons and swap the plastic toys for cake: how to have a waste

Low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun – with a little creativity you can celebrate an occasion without hurting the planet Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhen planning a big bash to celebrate my 40th last year, I wanted a stylish and memorable celebration that didn’t cost the earth.Between food waste, plastic packaging, single-use decorations and fast fashion, the environmental footprint of festivities can quickly add up. Thankfully though, low waste doesn’t have to mean no fun. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Steve Bruce opens up on Newcastle trophy win and how Blackpool changed retirement plans

WALLY MEETS STEVE BRUCE: Former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce thought his career in football was over after leaving Newcastle but has rallied amid the backdrop of family heartbreak

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9 d. ago Stirling MSP backs Buchlyvie community pub fight amid holiday let plans

A planning application for a change of use of the vacant Main Street pub to holiday lets was rejected by councillors in December - with an objection against that decision now being launched.

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1 week ago Cruise ship fans warned over 'disgusting' food you should never eat at buffet

Cruise ship fans have shared some of the food you should always avoid at the buffet and it's advice you might want to heed if you're planning a trip at sea soon

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1 week ago WRU's plan to keep hold of Wales' brightest talent amid worrying change in England

The Welsh Rugby Union are keen to keep hold of young talent with wages in England set to go up

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1 week ago Take proposed new ‘PIP test’ to see how planned DWP changes might impact your payments

An independent benefits forum has updated its online PIP test to include proposed changes to the daily living component.

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1 week ago Tell us: have you experienced any issues at the US border recently?

Have you or anyone you know encountered any problems at the border, and are you changing your planned trip to the US?Following a French scientist being denied entry to the US after immigration officers searched his phone and found messages in which he had expressed criticism of the Trump administration, we’re interested in finding out more about any issues that people have experienced at the US border.Other reports at the US border include a German national, who is a permanent US resident and was detained by US border officials. A Canadian citizen was also detained by US border authorities for almost two weeks over an incomplete visa. Continue reading...

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