10 h. ago Did the Royals have magical powers? How English monarchs claimed to heal the sick by performing this one disgusting ritual

The Royal touch was a ritual practised over hundreds of years, where people would travel from far and wide to have their oozing boils massaged by a King or a Queen.

Politics

26 h. ago Travel warning for people applying for ETA to enter UK as 'people being scammed'

All European nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK as of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, however many tourists are falling victims of an online scam when trying to apply

Events

31 h. ago New UK Government update on calls to change free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide, but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

Politics

35 h. ago UK town where people are the 'friendliest' and 'everyone talks to you'

A Reddit user has claimed that Brits in this part of the UK are among the 'friendliest' in the country, and that 'everyone talks to you and smiles' when you visit the area

Politics

44 h. ago 'I'm a cruise ship expert – trust me you never want to hear these 7 emergency codes'

Nearly 40million people are expected to set sail on cruises this year, but travel experts are warning of the secret codes and symbols passengers should know about before their trip

Politics

51 h. ago People are only just realising the hidden meanings within the codes on their boarding passes

Your boarding pass is more than just a ticket to your flight; it contains layers of information, including a series of codes with hidden meanings - but what do they say about each passenger?

Politics

53 h. ago People are just learning truth about Travelodge logo after 20 years

You probably have not given it much thought, but the Travelodge logo has stunned fans recently after they have just realised it is not what it seems at first glance

Politics

63 h. ago Travel permit UK information as EU citizens need new document to come to Britain

Travel permits - known as electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - are crucial for people in European Union (EU) countries if they want to visit the UK following a change to travel rules

Politics

3 d. ago People are only just realising what secret 'SSSS' code on your boarding pass means and why it's bad news

Holidaymakers across the globe are only realising what 'SSSS' means on their boarding pass - and some have even dubbed the mysterious four-letter code the 'kiss of death.'

Politics

3 d. ago Government considers free bus pass 'next steps' for disabled people after peak times review

At the moment people can only travel for free off-peak between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays

Politics

4 d. ago Is it really worth splashing out £10 and queuing up for some apple crumble? I ventured to taste the viral dessert that has people travelling around the world to try 

Humble Crumble has too made a name for itself in the ' TikTok made me buy it' scene, with hundreds of influencers documenting themselves lining up for the eatery across London .

Economics

4 d. ago When the physicists need burner phones, that’s when you know America’s changed | John Naughton

US academics, fearing persecution by their own government, are becoming ideological refugees. Europe, and Britain, must offer them sanctuaryAt international academic conferences recently, one sees an interesting trend. Some American participants are travelling with “burner” phones or have minimalist laptops running browsers and not much else. In other words, they are equipped with the same kind of kit that security-conscious people used to bring 15 years ago when travelling to China.So what’s up? Well, these academics have a finger on the pulse of Trump’s America, and are concerned about what might happen when they return home. They’ve read on Robert Reich’s Substack about the French scientist who was prevented from entering the country because US Border Patrol agents had found messages from him in which he had expressed his “personal opinion” to colleagues and friends about Trump’s science policies. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Here is the exact day and time to book your train for the cheapest tickets

There are always people suggesting ways I could save cash on my train travel. Some say book months in advance, others say leave it until the last minute to grab a cheap deal.

Politics

6 d. ago People are only just realising the meaning behind Greenland's colour

Greenland has long been known for its breathtaking, snow-topped landscapes, but now the world is focusing on something else entirely - the meaning behind its colour-coded buildings. 

Politics

6 d. ago I travelled to the other side of the world for a bizarre reason that left my friends and family wondering... 'why?' And boy was it worth it

While most people travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Graceland or learn about the history of the blues, I went for a completely different reason.

Politics

9 d. ago 'Most annoying' thing people do at airport while waiting for Ryanair flight

A woman has taken to social media to share what she thinks is the most annoying thing people do while waiting for a flight - but some people have defended the behaviour

Transport

1 week ago Cardiff based sisters' food is so popular people travel from all over UK to try it

'Once 45 people came from London for breakfast, it's unbelievable'

Transport

1 week ago Denmark advises transgender people to contact US Embassy before traveling to the United States

The Danish foreign ministry has changed its U.S. travel advisory for transgender people

Politics

1 week ago M25 road closure to cause motorway and airport chaos for drivers

People are being warned about delays to their airport travel due planned road closure on the M25

Transport

1 week ago Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service

First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airlineCounter-terror police leading fire inquiryTell us: have you been affected by London’s Heathrow airport closure?Airlines’ carefully choreographed networks depend on airplanes and crews being in specific locations at specific times. Dozens of air carriers will have to hurriedly reconfigure their networks to move planes and crews around after the Heathrow closure.“The other question is, ‘What will airlines do to deal with the backlog of passengers?’”, said travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt with Atmosphere Research Group. “It’s going to be a chaotic couple of days.” Continue reading...

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