2 h. ago ‘Society needs monsters’: why are Americans so obsessed with the idea of serial killers?

Experts say there has been an 80% drop-off since serial killing peaked in the US in the 1970s – but that hasn’t stopped social media speculationFor the past two years, rumors of a serial killer have preoccupied residents of Austin, Texas, and beyond as body upon body kept turning up at a lake in the city. The killer was even given a name: the Rainey Street Ripper.But authorities now say some 36 drownings in the lake, near Rainey Street neighborhood, were probably related to alcohol and drug consumption and the reservoir’s proximity to the city’s famous bar scene. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Lonely Planet's best place to visit in UK is less than an hour from Cardiff

The list includes destinations across all continents and regions of the globe

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16 h. ago The city named 'Scotland's best place to live' that is neither Edinburgh or Glasgow

It has been described as a "foodie heaven".

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23 h. ago Premier League Darts 2026 ticket packages: Ultimate guide to all 17 nights starting from £125pp as Luke Littler features

PREMIER League Darts is set to make a highly anticipated return in February! Next season's edition of darts' biggest roadshow will be played at 17 venues across 17 cities in seven countries. Eight of the sport's finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their...

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26 h. ago New walking cruise itineraries launched with Fred Olsen for 2026

The getaways are designed by tour operator Ramble Worldwide and are appropriate for a range of fitness levels

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30 h. ago He was saved from cancer as a toddler, but the treatment ultimately cost his life

Collin Junior Lou Macari Stoke City Price - named after his dad's favourite football team - suffered a second brain tumour

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48 h. ago Beautiful European country appears empty but it's packed with happy people

Finland, a Nordic nation of 5.6 million, has been named one of Lonely Planet's 25 Best Destinations in 2026 - and it's not hard to see why the Finns are so happy

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48 h. ago Underrated European hotspot is named one of world's best places for 2026

Finland, a Nordic nation of 5.6 million, has been named one of Lonely Planet's 25 Best Destinations in 2026 - and it's not hard to see why the Finns are so happy

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69 h. ago Young woman tragically found dead at city centre flat is named

Emergency services were called to a street off Oxford Road

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3 d. ago Poetry in motion: the most joyous four hours I’ve ever spent on a train | Adrian Chiles

The plug sockets may not work and there isn’t a trolley service, but the Heart of Wales Line is a friendly, bustling, beautiful treatI’ve had this book lying around at home, Lonely Planet’s Amazing Train Journeys. I don’t think it’s been opened since I was given it six years ago. Of the 60 rail trips recommended from around the world, six are in the UK. Back then, the one that jumped out at me was a rail line I’d never heard of, between Swansea and Shrewsbury, even though the Swansea area is where I spend most of my time. On my way to work in Manchester I’d often travelled this way – east along the main line to Newport, then north on the pleasingly scenic Welsh Marches Line.But this wasn’t Lonely Planet’s choice. They’d gone for the Heart of Wales Line, which takes an improbably direct route, cutting across Mid-Wales from Llanelli to Craven Arms. Into my bucket list this journey went. But the thing with a bucket list is that, once you’ve turned the corner in the direction of bucket-...

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3 d. ago UK city named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 destinations

Lonely Planet has unveiled its top destinations and experiences for the coming year with the release of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026.

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5 d. ago Cardiff City star's replacement named as forward opens up on 'tough year' at Chelsea

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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5 d. ago Why thousands of World Cup fans could be barred from entering the US in 2026

Next year is set to be big for football fans across the world, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off. But thousands of fans could be in for a nasty surprise if they plan to travel to the US for the events.

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5 d. ago Why there's a street sign that simply says 'Scotland' in the heart of Manchester

Street names can tell us a lot about the history of a city

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6 d. ago Travel expert shares genius trick to get 57 days off in 2026 and holiday for less

Love Holidays have the exact dates you need to get in the diary, with holidays starting from as little as £139 per person.

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7 d. ago Stunning city named the best in UK to visit in autumn under 3 hours on train from London

Stunning city named the best in UK to visit in autumn under 3 hours on train from London  MyLondon

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7 d. ago European city with 'one of the best Christmas markets' is perfect for autumn break

The underrated city with a great Christmas market has been named one of the top 10 most idyllic in Europe, and it is a great base for exploring beautiful countryside and a vibrant food scene

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9 d. ago ‘I can’t keep living like this’: Ali Riley on ending her stellar soccer career

Angel City and New Zealand defender on injury pain, losing her childhood home in LA’s wildfires and why the sport needs to talk more about IVFUnder a blazing-hot sun, among a crowd of 90,185 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on 10 July 1999, an 11-year-old girl was standing behind the goal where Brandi Chastain struck the penalty that won the World Cup for the United States, soaking in pure inspiration. Ali Riley, now 37, captain of New Zealand and a veteran of five World Cup campaigns, looks back on witnessing that moment in person and says: “That made me want to be a strong woman that could show her abs in front of the entire world and be on the front page of a newspaper. I think about how uncool it was to be good at sports, back then, and that moment was pivotal for me to see those women do what they did and be celebrated for it.”On Sunday it will be Riley being celebrated at what is being billed as her farewell match at her home-town club Angel City, who named her as their first capt...

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1 week ago Expert tips for booking your 2026 holiday without spending a fortune

This is how to secure your dream getaway for a fraction of the cost

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1 week ago Scottish city named among top cities that 'never sleep' beating Manchester, Vienna and Budapest

It has been named the UK's second city that never sleeps, finishing ahead of the likes of Manchester and Liverpool

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