46 h. ago Drownings of schoolboy and man during water sports to be probed

Kayden Walker, from Bridgeton, Glasgow, died after becoming trapped on the upstream side of a weir while on a day trip with the Church House community group.

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4 d. ago ‘I was never worried’: 10 years on since Syrian siblings’ 2,700

Ten years after Angela Merkel declared ‘We can do this’ at the height of the 2015 migration into Europe, Syrian refugee Somar Kreker looks back at his 44-day odysseyThe trip would be tough, Somar Kreker knew, but he was not overly fearful. It was the summer of 2015, and in a small flat in Amman, Jordan, this young Syrian’s only thought was how to turn a long and arduous journey into something more bearable. The engineering student had fled Syria three and a half years earlier after refusing to enlist in the brutal regime’s army. He was now ready to begin a new chapter of his life, starting with a new task: to reunite with his younger sisters, still trapped in Damascus, and lead them to Germany, where their brother was living.“I was never worried or stressed about the trip,” says Somar, just 27 years old at the time. “I never had any thought about danger or failure. My only thoughts were how I could make the trip a happy adventure for me and my sisters. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bride left 'speechless' by bridesmaid's outrageous outfit request

Chloe Cotterell, from the UK, revealed on TikTok that one of her 10 bridesmaids asked to try on a white dress during a special shopping trip she had organised ahead of her big day.

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7 d. ago Boden drops the price of dress that 'can be worn on holiday or in the office' by £41

"The midi dress that goes to every place, from holiday trip to a day in the office. Perfect fit and soft fabric"

Economics

9 d. ago Beach on a budget: Greeks settle for day trips, priced out of iconic destinations

Greece’s booming tourism industry is drawing huge numbers of foreign visitors, but many Greeks are struggling to afford holidays in their own country

Economics

1 week ago The firms paying dividends of up to 15% you should invest in now

August is a time for sun, sea, sand - and spending. Holidays, day trips, kids' entertainment and long evenings out mean that demands on our wallets skyrocket in the summer.

Economics

1 week ago Best day trip city named for those wanting to 'escape' London

Tucked just outside the capital is a popular city that has been named the best day trip destination for Londoners looking to escape.

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1 week ago This underrated, buzzing seaside city is one of the best day trips from London

This underrated, buzzing seaside city is one of the best day trips from London  Time Out Worldwide

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1 week ago Holidaymakers don't relax until day six of trips as they're always checking doorbell cams

The survey by low-cost airline Vueling found our favourite holidays include stepping off the plane, feeling the heat and the first sip of a cocktail after a day spent sunbathing

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2 w. ago Woman shares how she visited 7 countries in a year without using annual leave

Claire Howard went on 13 extreme day trips - lasting no longer than 24 hours each - to overcome her fear of flying, which she has had for 26 years

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2 w. ago The 'vile' Scottish village that was named the 'armpit of Scotland'

Despite the scathing review, it is a lovely place for a day trip.

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2 w. ago I visited one of the 'best cities in the world' — one thing will live in my mind forever

A traveller enjoyed a two-day trip to Edinburgh where they visited one of the city's most appealing and highly-rated hotels and had one or two 'spiritual' awakenings.

Science

2 w. ago BREAKING Ruben Amorim's shocking decision costs Man Utd as Arsenal beat Red Devils during Prem opener

Manchester United's Premier League season is off to a poor start, as the Red Devils registered an opening day loss after Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim's shocking decision costs Man Utd as Arsenal beat Red Devils during Prem opener

Manchester United's Premier League season is off to a poor start, as the Red Devils registered an opening day loss after Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford

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2 w. ago Why ‘extreme day trips’ are the new horrendous holiday trend

As tour operators launch day-long itineraries that pack an entire vacation into under 12 hours, Helen Coffey argues that there has never been a worse travel experience – for people or the planet

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2 w. ago The colourful, pretty seaside town that is one of the best day trips from London

The colourful, pretty seaside town that is one of the best day trips from London  Time Out Worldwide

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3 w. ago Europe's safest city is a seaside gem and it's a sunny Mediterranean spot

One popular European city has been named the safest place to visit, according to new research

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3 w. ago There's a city by the seaside where only 1,700 people live, and it's absolutely out of this world

This tiny city was built on the site of the monastery and is surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery

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3 w. ago Five scenic walks near London for a day out from the capital (all accessible by train)

From majestic clifftop hikes to rambles through bluebell forests, expert and author Julia Smith shares her favourite countryside walks for every ability — all easily accessible from the capital

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3 w. ago The Scottish town known for sporting history named cheapest UK day trip destination

The stunning town offers walkable access to beaches, historic sites, and attractions, with hidden costs as low as £25

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