2 h. ago Frustrated passenger saved £70 on a train trip from Manchester to London by flying via Iceland instead

Muscab Salad, 32, was on his way home to London when he discovered the return train back to the capital was £130.

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5 h. ago Man saves £70 on train ticket by flying to London from Manchester via ICELAND

Muscab Salad, 32, says he saved £70 on 'ridiculous' train fare by taking a 2,000 mile detour

Economics

59 h. ago Beautiful European beach just three hours from UK is just like the Caribbean

From its stunning scenery to its tranquil atmosphere and unique ecological value, this natural paradise can be reached in around the same time as a train journey from London to Manchester

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3 d. ago Iranian terror attack 'hours from being launched' before being foiled by police

Eight arrested in UK’s biggest separate anti-terror operations for years, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

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4 d. ago Eight men arrested in separate Met Police terror probes across UK

Several people have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section five of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006.

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4 d. ago Eight men arrested after in separate Met Police terror probes

The five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section five of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006.

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4 d. ago Why isn't Brentford vs Man Utd on TV? How to watch Sunday's Premier League action

Ruben Amorim and Manchester United travel down to London on Sunday to face off against Thomas Frank’s Brentford, who could have their eyes on an unlikely European spot

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4 d. ago UK arrests five men including four Iranians over suspected terrorist plot

Arrests carried out in London, Swindon and Greater Manchester after discovery of alleged plot targeting ‘specific premises’UK police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of “terrorism offences”, police have said.The arrests were carried out in London, Swindon and the Greater Manchester area and were related to “a suspected plot to target a specific premises”, London’s Metropolitan police said in a statement. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Five men arrested after Counter Terrorism Police uncover suspected plot

The five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section five of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006.

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5 d. ago What links Esperanza Spalding and Kim Deal? The Saturday quiz

From Proxima Centauri b and Trappist-1 system to ophidiophobia, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 The longest direct flight from London goes to which city?2 Until 1752, when did the new year officially begin in England?3 Which action film hero suffers from ophidiophobia?4 AE Stallings succeeded Alice Oswald in what role?5 Which country’s president was shot by his intelligence chief in 1979?6 Which marsupial is native to North America?7 Vanwall, in 1958, was the first winner of what title?8 Who wrote Natural History, the longest surviving single Roman text?What links: 9 Lumbini; Bodh Gaya; Sarnath; Kushinagar?10 51 Pegasi b; Kepler-22b; Proxima Centauri b; Trappist-1 system?11 Miller; Marshall; O’Hanlon; Little; Gilet?12 Gun; orlop; poop; quarter; upper; well?13 Chateau de Châlus-Chabrol; Pontefract Castle; Bosworth Field?14 Birmingham (1); Liverpool (6); London (2); Manchester (4); Nottingham (2)?15 Kim Deal; Kim Gordon; Carol Kaye; Esperanza Spalding; Tina Weymouth? Conti...

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6 d. ago Disabled OAP devastated after holiday scammers swipe £660 for dream flight ticket

Christine Shaw, 75, from Edinburgh, forked out £660 for open-return flights to Orlando from Edinburgh last month.

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7 d. ago Save £20 per person on adventures by steam train from London

This summer, treat yourself, family or friends to a special day out with The Railway Touring Company

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7 d. ago HUGE brand announces it is moving its HQ from London to Manchester

Puma have announced the huge news

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7 d. ago Lucy Bronze sets new target after Chelsea wrap up another WSL title

Chelsea’s 1-0 victory at Manchester United secured a sixth successive title for the London club

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer pokes fun at Robert Jenrick’s leadership ambitions with marathon jibe

Sir Keir Starmer joked about Tory MP Robert Jenrick's leadership ambitions during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday (30 April), when he referenced last week's marathons in London and Manchester and said the shadow justice minister "is still running".

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9 d. ago London fire with smoke visible for miles as electrical substation goes up in flames

The fire brigade have advised residents to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke

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1 week ago How to track London Marathon 2025 runners and check live results and finish times

Thousands of people will take to the streets of the nation's capital on Sunday

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1 week ago London Marathon 2026 date, how to take part, cost and ballot information

Everything you need to know about the London Marathon 2026

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1 week ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes 2025 London Marathon decision after Man United fiasco

It has been confirmed that 72-year-old Sir Jim Ratcliffe - co-owner of Manchester United - will be running the London Marathon for the ninth time on Sunday

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2 w. ago Dads of Southport victim recalls daughter's emotional wish ahead of London Marathon

David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are running the 2025 London Marathon to raise funds for causes honouring their late daughters

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