7 h. ago Ryanair launches new flights to 'the best city to visit in 2025'

The budget carrier will fly to the top destination on Mondays and Thursdays between March to October.

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8 h. ago The mysterious Scottish island with Viking ruins that is only accessible at low tide

The tiny island can only be reached for a few hours each day.

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11 h. ago Scotland's top two road trips named including 'quieter route' with 'jaw

One route was described as “a quieter way to see some of Scotland’s most exceptional scenery"

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17 h. ago Incredible European seaside city named one of the cheapest places to visit in 2025

A new report has confirmed that prices for tourist-targeted activities have fallen in many popular EU holiday hotspots, and one Spanish destination has been named the most budget friendly

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17 h. ago Scotland's shipyard workers deserve certainty as island ferries contract goes abroad

New vessels are always needed for our island communities, and there is no reason why they should not be produced here.

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32 h. ago Scotland's 'best islands to visit' in 2025 named including 'dream destination'

A picturesque Scottish island has been called a "dream destination" for 2025.

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33 h. ago Top Dog Names 2025: Here are the world's 21 most popular puppy names according to new research

These are the names you’re most likely to hear shouted at the local park (often closely followed by ‘NO’).

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34 h. ago Scotland's 'Balamory' island town hiring Scots with accommodation provided

Tobermory on the Isle of Mull is currently looking for Scots to relocate for work.

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34 h. ago Island getaway with vibrant food and drink scene makes perfect summer trip

Bute Yard has revealed its 2025 market calendar, offering even more reasons to visit the Isle of Bute this summer

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36 h. ago This tiny Scottish island has the highest number of millionaires per capita in the UK

Catch a ferry from Laxo for just £2.80 and set sail to Scotland’s ‘Millionaire Island’ in just 30 minutes

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50 h. ago Carney visits Macron and Starmer as he seeks alliances amid Trump trade war

Canadian PM stresses importance of ‘reliable allies’ in Paris before travelling to London where he was received by kingCanada is the “most European of the non-European countries”, Mark Carney has said during his first overseas trip as prime minister to France and the UK, where he is seeking stronger alliances to deal with Donald Trump’s attacks on his country’s sovereignty and economy.Without mentioning the US president by name, Carney and the French president, Emmanuel Macron, made a joint appearance in Paris to show a united stance against what they said were economic and geopolitical crises – a reference to Trump’s trade war and “America first” diplomacy that has left longtime allies scrambling. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Ariana Grande teases new songs including a track named after popular London area

Ariana Grande teases new songs including a track named after popular London area  The Independent

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54 h. ago Baby Names 2025: Here are 20 vintage and trendy baby names you'll see eveywhere this year

The experts think that there will be a return to more traditional baby names this year.

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59 h. ago Canada PM Carney visits France and UK as Trump trade war deepens

Carney aims to bolster European alliances in wake of US president’s attacks on Canada’s sovereigntyMark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, has arrived in Paris on his first stop of a visit to France and the UK as he seeks to bolster European alliances to deal with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy.Carney is deliberately making his first foreign trip to the capital cities of the two countries that shaped Canada’s early existence. At his swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Carney noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples: Indigenous, French and British. He said Canada was fundamentally different from the US and would “never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States”. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago St Patrick's Day 2025: 10 of the best Irish pubs in London to visit on St Paddy's Day

St Patrick's Day 2025: 10 of the best Irish pubs in London to visit on St Paddy's Day  LondonWorld

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67 h. ago New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump

Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald TrumpMark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy.Carney is deliberately making his first foreign trip to the capital cities of the two countries that shaped Canada’s early existence. At his swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Carney noted the country was built on the bedrock of three peoples: French, English and Indigenous. He said Canada was fundamentally different from the US and will “never, ever, in any way shape or form, be part of the United States”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Famous Scottish island distillery releases 'truly unique' wine barrel whisky

The new limited-edition whisky has been matured in sweet white wine barrels from Bordeaux.

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5 d. ago Thomas Tuchel names first England squad with shock names included in squad

Thomas Tuchel has named his first England team with Marcus Rashford the headline name making his return to the squad for their World Cup qualifiers

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6 d. ago Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted

New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United StatesUS politics live – latest updatesCanadians who visit the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with authorities and have their fingerprints taken, as the Trump administration tightens migration rules amid soaring tensions between the North American neighbors.The new requirement, effective from 11 April, will harden enforcement of an existing law, which states that all foreign nationals 14 years old or older who plan to stay in the US for 30 days or more must register with the authorities. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret – from the professionals

How do you choose a design you will love for life? And what can you do to cover up an old flame’s name? Top tattooists, including David Beckham’s artist, reveal all“My customers generally come to me for my style,” says Aly Sidgwick, a tattoo artist at Take Note in Edinburgh. “I do a lot of woodland creatures, like bats, badgers and birds, and also mythical creatures.” Trawling through designs on social media can be helpful in choosing an artist, if a little overwhelming: “Work out if you want something bold and bright or soft and subtle,” says Sidgwick, “then look online and see what kind of styles there are and who does those designs in your town.” Be prepared to travel for the right artist, Sidgwick adds. Continue reading...

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