4 d. ago The incredible Caribbean bargains from just £63 a DAY! Flee cold Britain for sunny beaches this winter with these new packages. Our travel experts tell how to bag the best holiday deal ever

Despite our growing fondness for the white sand shores of the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean remains the ultimate escape during our chilliest months.

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5 d. ago It’s National Cocoa Day: The holiday treat that’s rich in antioxidants and proven to combat stress

Americans eat nearly 3 billion pounds of chocolate each year

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8 d. ago Hundreds of sharks filmed in bait fish feeding frenzy near Byron Bay

Dramatic scenes in the water prompt warnings to swimmers and snorkelers at one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinationsAn abundance of baitfish has drawn in hundreds of sharks to feed in the shallows around Byron Bay, creating dramatic scenes at one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.The multi-day event was captured by many Byron locals, who shared footage of the sharks, including blacktip whalers, dusky whalers and bull sharks, as they fed on the large school of fish. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The affordable tea that can boost gut health and reduce inflammation

Rooibos has scientifically proven effects as an antioxidant

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1 week ago People are using sick days instead of annual leave in worrying trend

People haven't used all their holiday days but 28 per cent have taken a day off sick when they weren't physically unwell

Politics

1 week ago Stress of Houthi combat was a key factor in series of costly Navy mishaps, investigations show

Investigative reports into a series of high-profile Navy mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels reveal the operation's toll on ships and personnel

Culture

2 w. ago The origins of St Andrews Day and why it is Scotland's national holiday

People across the world will be celebrating their Scottish heritage this weekend.

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2 w. ago Readers’ Letters: St Andrew’s Day bank holiday is still not widely recognised

The author of the bill which made St Andrew’s Day a bank holiday is disappointed by how little the national day is observed

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4 w. ago Tell us: what is the one thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive?

We’d like to hear about the simple ways you beat stress – perhaps a song that always calms you or a book you like to readLife can often feel stressful – and it is easy to become overwhelmed. To combat stress, experts often suggest techniques such as breathwork and mindfulness – but many people find other activities can help too.With this in mind, we want to know the one, specific thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive. Perhaps there’s a song that never fails to put you in a good mood? Or a book you pick up in order to chill out? If you’ve found a simple way to beat stress, then tell us about it below. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The country where students get days off for a ‘snow break’ – including free skiing

70,000 Chinese students will get a nine-day snow holiday from late November

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