10 h. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

Politics

33 h. ago Gorgeous 'British island' with pink beaches and loads of shipwrecks

This beautiful British Overseas Territory is known for its stunning pink sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and fascinating shipwrecks - and it's a great winter sun destination

Politics

49 h. ago Amanda Holden shares picturesque Corfu home that starred in iconic ITV series

The TV show was a comedy-drama about a British family adjusting to life on the Greek island of Corfu

Culture

5 d. ago Canadian cities cancel US Christian nationalist’s performances

Eight cities have revoked permits for Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump preacher and singer, sparking free speech debateEight Canadian cities have revoked performance permits for Sean Feucht, a Trump-supporting Christian nationalist preacher and musician, who led anti-gay demonstrations outside Disneyland and protested against mask mandates during the Covid-19 pandemic.Over the past two weeks, performances by Feucht, have been cancelled in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Moncton, New Brunswick; Quebec City, Quebec; Vaughan, Ontario; and Abbotsford, British Columbia. Local authorities cited safety concerns or code of conduct violations as reasons for cancelling his appearances. The municipal government in Winnipeg, Manitoba, denied Feucht a permit to perform due to “operational challenges”. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago British teenager boards wrong flight at Menorca airport and ends up in Italy

Boy, 15, became separated from his family, who were due to fly back to London Stansted, at island’s Mahon airportA British teenager separated from his family at a busy Spanish airport on Monday boarded a flight to Italy instead of his return flight to London.The 15-year-old was supposed to fly with Tui from Menorca to Stansted but disappeared in the island’s Mahon airport. Continue reading...

Transport

3 w. ago Widow of British holidaymaker who drowned snorkelling off Caribbean island accuses yacht cruise company of poor safety

Gareth Weekes, 77, of Clayhidon, Devon was onboard a luxury yacht with his wife Alison, off the coast of St Vincent and the Grenadines when he died on March 8, 2023.

Events

4 w. ago Customers are BANNED from splitting the bill in restaurants across popular British holidaymaker island

Splitting the bill after a meal is common practice, but can often create awkward arguments among diners.

Economics