13 h. ago Iconic Caledonian Sleeper hints at potential new stops after starting Birmingham service

The overnight train from London to Scotland began calling at Birmingham International last week

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32 h. ago Forecasters warn of a 'major winter storm' with ice threat from Texas to the Carolinas

Forecasters are warning that a new storm could bring ice and power outages across the South this weekend

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59 h. ago Expert reveals just how far £20 will get you on trains for the ultimate day out

Just how far can £20 get you across the UK rail network? Now, research shows that several long-distance day trips remain accessible for under £20 return.

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60 h. ago Retired couple come up with brilliant way to survive storm power outage

When a severe storm knocked out electricity in Newquay, Tina and John Griffin came up with a surprising way to keep the lights on

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60 h. ago Germany’s access all areas pass allows unlimited train travel and public transport – for under £2 a day

Hamburg to Munich and Cologne to Berlin: £48 buys a month of travel in central Europe’s largest nation

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60 h. ago Savvy couple use car to power home during severe UK storm blackout

Tina Griffin and husband John used their car battery to save frozen food, charge phones and keep lights on during power outage

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5 d. ago Chaos for commuters on Tokyo metro as rare power outage halts services on multiple lines for hours

Disruption strands thousands of passengers during peak travel hours

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6 d. ago Horoscope today, January 16, 2026: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Early in the day, a travel plan may take an unexpected twist, but...

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6 d. ago Perfectly preserved village where you can see remains of 13th

Heptonstall is a tiny village with stunning 13th-century church remains and beautiful cobbled streets that were once the location of the early stages of the English Civil War in 1643.

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6 d. ago Pretty hilltop village perfect for a day trip – just an hour away from Manchester

The tiny village has beautiful cobbled streets, a 13th-century church ruins, and is home to Sylvia Plath's grave.

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7 d. ago Frustrated residents hit out at lack of response after Storm Goretti cuts off towns with fallen trees and power outages

More than 30,000 properties were left without power for days in and around Cornwall after the storm brought heavy snowfall, torrential rain and up to 99mph winds to the UK starting last week.

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8 d. ago TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

The fee covers a 10-day travel period, applying to both departure and return flights

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8 d. ago Traffic lights stop working at busy city junction causing chaos

The lights were affected by a power outage

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9 d. ago Weather tracker: Canada issues warnings for freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds

Severe weather, driven by two low-pressure systems merging, is expected to bring power outages and hazardous road conditionsAtlantic Canada is under widespread weather warnings for snow, freezing rain and strong winds as a winter storm moves across the region. In Newfoundland, up to 40cm of snow fell on Sunday, along with wind gusts of about 74mph, creating blizzard-like conditions.The storm began late on Sunday and is forecast to persist until Tuesday morning. Freezing rain warnings are in place across Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could get up to 25cm of snow on Monday. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Heathrow closure caused UK's single biggest flight disruption of 2025

The major hub was shut down on March 21, 2025 after being hit by an unexpected power outage.

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1 week ago Birmingham Airport disruption LIVE: Arriving flights diverted after NATS power outage causes chaos

Only flights departing from Birmingham Airport are operating, however some are experiencing delays - several flights have had to be diverted away from the airport

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1 week ago Birmingham Airport disruption recap: Operations resume after arriving flights diverted on NATS power outage causes chaos

Only flights departing from Birmingham Airport were operating, however some were experiencing delays - several flights had to be diverted away from the airport

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1 week ago Birmingham Airport disruption recap: Operations resume after arriving flights diverted as power outage causes chaos

Only flights departing from Birmingham Airport were operating, however some were experiencing delays - several flights had to be diverted away from the airport

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1 week ago All flights to major UK airport are suspended with customers warned of four

A HUGE power outage has caused severe delays and flight diversions at a major UK airport. Birmingham Airport has had to halt all arrivals and delay flights, causing disruption for hundreds of holidaymakers. The National Air Traffic Service has apologised for the disruption explaining that poor weather conditions caused the power outage. This comes after...

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1 week ago The Tuscan thermal spa retreat where you stay in your dressing gown all day

IF you’re going to forget to pack something as basic as a T-shirt, it helps to do it on a trip where you will be spending most of your day in a spa robe. I’m rolling my eyes at my other half as he stares haplessly into his suitcase but I do understand — the...

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