5 h. ago These are the best (or the least crowded) days to visit Disney World

Disney previously announced that, beginning after October 2026, single-day tickets, annual passes and certain renewals will see price increases

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6 d. ago The mediocre Ashes: England arrived as a rabble and Australia weren’t much better | Geoff Lemon

Australia were there for the taking but Brendon McCullum’s tourists were so poor and ill-prepared they never got closeAs far as endings go, it ended nicely. People streamed on to the Sydney Cricket Ground, wanting to get close to the trophy presentation and to have a canter on the turf. Nothing thrills an audience more than a chance to walk the stage. On a sun-kissed blue-heaven day, the match had finished early enough to leave plenty of afternoon to spare. Later Usman Khawaja soaked that up with his own crowd of family and friends, on his last day as a Test player.These endings are supposed to signal the close of something momentous. Another Ashes wrapped up, another chapter in the rivalry written. Still, once it was done, the whole thing felt like it had been more hole than doughnut. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Conscript Potts is England’s paratrooper fighting a lonely Ashes war in Sydney | Barney Ronay

While England’s batting always gets to hog the limelight, this tour has also been lost in the bowling fade-outsForty-five minutes into a quietly overcast morning at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Matt Potts came into the England attack from the Randwick End, and immediately began running through his variations.His first ball was wide and smashed through cover by Travis Head. His second ball was both short and wide and hacked over gully by Travis Head. His third ball was short and straight and smashed past midwicket by Travis Head. His fourth ball was defended with a show of furrowed caution, to loud, mocking cheers from a crowd that had begun to tuck into the day. Welcome to the treadmill, Pottsy. And yes, it’s always like this around here. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Idyllic seaside town that makes 'perfect day out' could be crowded in 2026

The surf town has seen a massive increase in holiday bookings as it becomes one of the UK's fastest-growing destinations

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1 week ago Switzerland to hold five days of mourning after 40 killed in resort fire

Blaze that swept through crowded New Year’s Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 peopleSwiss resort fire: latest updatesLe Constellation bar fire in Switzerland: what we know so farSwitzerland will hold five days of mourning after an “unprecedented” fire tore through a crowded bar, killing about 40 people and injuring 115 who were celebrating at a New Year’s Eve party in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana.The country’s president, Guy Parmelin, described the blaze as one of the most traumatic events in Switzerland’s history. “It was a drama of an unknown scale,” he said, paying tribute to the many “young lives that were lost and interrupted”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Moment Prince William spots 'Diana superfan' in Sandringham Christmas Day crowd

Prince William stopped to introduced Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to a royal superfan, who had a heartfelt message for George at Sandringham on Christmas

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2 w. ago Brilliant costumes as record crowd turns out for Tenby Boxing Day swim

The largest-ever crowd of 1,225 swimmers took the plunge for Tenby's famous Boxing Day swim

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2 w. ago Prince William, Princess Kate, King Charles and Queen Camilla lead Beatrice and Eugenie and other royals for Christmas Day Sandringham church service

The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted royal well-wishers as they waved to the adoring crowds gathered outside Sandringham on Christmas Day.

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3 w. ago ‘I feel special, in my heart’: thousands gather at Stonehenge for winter solstice

People, including druids and pagans, come from across world to watch sunrise on shortest day of the yearThousands of revellers gathered at Stonehenge in the early hours of Sunday morning to celebrate the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.Crowds amassed in the dark around the historical site in Wiltshire to watch the sunrise, with some dressed in traditional pagan clothing, just as they did to mark the sun rising on the summer solstice six months ago. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice: Crowds flock to historic monument for sunrise on shortest day of the year

Families and friends were heard cheering as they watched the spectacle at 8.12am this morning in Wiltshire.

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3 w. ago Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solstice: Crowds gather at historic monument for sunrise on shortest day of the year

Families and friends were heard cheering as they watched the spectacle at 8.12am this morning in Wiltshire.

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3 w. ago World Darts Championship crowd goes wild as ‘national treasure’ England cult hero makes surprise appearance

FANS were left stunned after spotting Premier League icon Peter Crouch in the crowd on day eight of the World Darts Championship. The 44-year-old was at Alexandra Palace for the evening session, with the likes of Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock in action. Follow ALL the latest from the 2025/26 World Darts Championship as...

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3 w. ago Revealed: It's now cheaper to fly to Japan than to go to Disney World in Florida

Around one million Brits visit Orlando and its theme parks, especially Disney World, each year, with many families returning annually - despite the steep cost.

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last month UK's 'best Christmas walk' takes you across the beach to traditional pub

In the winter, you can enjoy the seafront paths without the crowds, and enjoy views of snow-capped mountains on the coldest days.

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