30 h. ago 'I travelled miles from England to Wales but was left underwhelmed by one thing'

Aisha, from Manchester, recently travelled to North Wales from England, but it's fair to say she was left underwhelmed by one particular part of the travel experience

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36 h. ago 'I travelled from England to Wales to climb Yr Wyddfa and was bitterly disappointed'

Aisha, from Manchester, travelled to Wales to climb Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) for the first time, and the experience wasn't what she expected. One thing left her "bitterly disappointed"

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3 d. ago Most beautiful' village in England is like 'stepping into a postcard'

Bibury in Gloucestershire has been described as the "most beautiful village in England" and is a popular spot for tourists thanks to its charming houses and serene river

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5 d. ago Arsenal agree Piero Hincapie deal for eighth summer signing before transfer deadline

Bayer Leverkusen defender travelling to England this weekend to finalise move before transfer deadline

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6 d. ago The best hotels in St Ives, Cornwall for sea views, swimming pools and spa treatments

Visit St Ives for its quaint pubs, incredible food and peaceful beach walks, and choose from the best hotels the Cornish town has to offer

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6 d. ago Free bus travel update for over 60s in England amid new call for expansion

A huge campaign has been taking place pushing for free travel to be given to over 60s in England and MPS have called for young adults to get the perk too

Transport

1 week ago ‘Nightmare’ for fans a month out from first ball hurts Women’s Cricket World Cup | Mrinal Asija

Late venue changes and delayed ticket sales leave the ODI tournament in India and Sri Lanka at serious risk of disgruntled fans and empty standsSue Kitchen has her flights and hotels booked for next month’s Women’s Cricket World Cup in India. Her excitement, however, has gradually dissolved into anxiousness as she waits for news of the match tickets going on sale. The ICC insists this will be the biggest Women’s World Cup yet. But with just over a month to go, travelling fans are grappling with last-minute surprises, and the players are preparing to make their way to unfamiliar, uninspiring venues.In a Facebook group of women’s cricket supporters, Kitchen describes the planning process for her upcoming trip from England as a “nightmare”. Her sentiments are shared by other fans outside India, many of whom have already entered the ticket ballot for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Some have even abandoned their travel plans for India due to the logistical challenges. Continu...

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1 week ago Hidden gem 'loveliest village in England' with a Michelin star food scene

It's no surprise that this stunning village has been given quite a few accolades

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1 week ago New call to give all pensioners free bus travel between Scotland, England and Wales

An online petition wants to see governments negotiate UK-wide recognition of the concessionary bus travel scheme.

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1 week ago Be brave: Black Ferns’ key message for Women’s Rugby World Cup defence

Six-times champions are aiming to play with courage as they seek to defend the title they won at home in 2022When New Zealand’s director of performance Allan Bunting took to the mic to sing a rendition of Dua Lipa’s hit ‘Levitating’ at Manurewa intermediate school, the Black Ferns’ last stop before travelling to England for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, he was not only making headlines but perpetuating the champions’ message for the tournament: be brave.Bunting has been putting himself out of his comfort zone in the lead-up to the competition, on another occasion performing a Haka in front of his players and staff. His karaoke turn caught the team’s attention with the wing Ayesha Leti-I’iga, who scored two tries in the World Cup final in 2022, cracking up laughing when asked about it. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago These islands could be mistaken for Barbados – but they’re off the coast of England

No passport, no jet lag – just white sands, clear water and kayaking among seals. A sleeper train and a ferry later, Rod Ardehali discovers Britain’s most quietly astonishing islands

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2 w. ago Hundreds of England’s top attractions will be free in September

How to visit some of the country’s best heritage and historical sites in September – without paying a penny

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2 w. ago Tourist visits England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and there's clear favourite

A tourist who travelled across the UK has offered their thoughts on the best spot around – and he took experiences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales into consideration

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2 w. ago The best things to do in London this August bank holiday, from the Independent’s travel experts

The carnival, museums and walking routes to catch in the capital this weekend

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2 w. ago Notting Hill Carnival 2025 guide: Parade route, where to watch and how to get around London

The best places to watch the celebration of Caribbean culture, plus where to stay and Tube station advice

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2 w. ago American visits UK town and can't believe how much better one thing is

The American travelled to Yorkshire in search of England's best fish and chip dinner

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2 w. ago Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze

Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.

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3 w. ago 'Sloth virus' arrives in UK for first time as deadly Oropouche symptoms revealed

The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a surge in travel-related chikungunya infections across England, with 73 cases recorded between January and June 2025

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3 w. ago From Daylesford to Diddly Squat, the Cotswolds farm shops that tourists can’t resist

While Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop might bring in the biggest crowds, Lottie Gross believes it is far from the best in the region – from merino wool to world-famous sausage rolls, these are the other top spots that draw visitors from across the world

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4 w. ago I’m an American living in the Cotswolds – JD Vance will have a dream vacation here (despite the terrifying roads)

Audrey Ann Masur is from Indiana but has lived in the Cotswolds, England, for almost five years. She tells Ted Thornhill that life here is so good she still pinches herself — and she would recommend it to anyone looking for a UK getaway

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