21 h. ago Coven leader reveals witches are 'normal people' – but three things give them away

Alexia Costadina, 38, from Birmingham, has been performing rituals and worshipping pagan deities, including Zeus and the "Ancient Horned One", for more than 20 years

Politics

23 h. ago 'My Manchester flight had to make emergency landing due to passenger's selfish act'

A woman travelling abroad said her flight from Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing for a baffling reason. It was all said to be down to a passenger's "selfish act"

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2 d. ago Woman reveals 'adorable' supermarket rule in the Netherlands but tourists say they'd be 'too scared to ask'

A woman has revealed an 'adorable' rule in a supermarket in the Netherlands, but some tourists admitted they'd be 'too scared to ask'.

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3 d. ago European city break next to mountains, forests and the sea less than £100 per person

If you're looking for a mix of everything all in one trip, this could be the perfect deal

Economics

4 d. ago 'Entitled woman on flight thought she could steal my plane seat but I got last laugh'

A woman has shared her frustration after an 'entitled' passenger tried to steal her plane seat – but she managed to get the last laugh with a cutting response on the flight

Events

4 d. ago European city break hotspot is 'cheapest place to buy beer' at just 65p a bottle

While the UK barely made the top 100 for cheapest beer locations, the good news is, cheap pints are just a short flight away. So here's where you need to head to

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4 d. ago Swansea City talent jets out to seal loan deal with European club

The youngster is poised to head out on a season-long loan

Economics

5 d. ago Underrated European city lets you visit three countries in one day

Tourists can tick off three countries in less than a day thanks to the quirky city which is home to three borders - and there's even one spot where you can walk through them in minutes

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5 d. ago Europe's 'most gorgeous city' is cheap, safe and unique – but often overlooked

A travel expert has shared a video of the European city he believes is the most beautiful on the continent – and he claims it's somewhere you've probably never even Googled

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7 d. ago A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews review – a memoir of great scope and intimacy

A meditation on loss, literature and the unspoken, from one of Canada’s most admired writersAsking himself “Why I write”, George Orwell gave four reasons: aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, political purpose and sheer egoism. Asked the same question ahead of a literary conference in Mexico City, Miriam Toews mentions the teenage letters she sent from Europe to her sister Marjorie (Marj or M as she calls her) as the reason she became a writer. Sorry, that won’t do for an answer, she’s told. Try again.In a frenetic household set-up in Toronto, keeping an eye on her mother one moment, entertaining her grandchildren the next and warding off angry neighbours in between, she struggles to get her act together and makes a to-do list: “Wind Museum. Deranged skunk. North-west quadrant with ex. Conversación in Mexico City.” The skunk has distemper and keeps getting trapped in the window well. The Wind Museum is the collection she’d love to create, commemorating winds from all ...

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7 d. ago A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews review – a searingly intimate memoir

One of Canada’s most admired writers delivers a triumphant meditation on loss, literature and the unspoken Asking himself “Why I write”, George Orwell gave four reasons: aesthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse, political purpose and sheer egoism. Asked the same question ahead of a literary conference in Mexico City, Miriam Toews mentions the teenage letters she sent from Europe to her sister Marjorie (Marj or M as she calls her) as the reason she became a writer. Sorry, that won’t do for an answer, she’s told. Try again.In a frenetic household set-up in Toronto, keeping an eye on her mother one moment, entertaining her grandchildren the next and warding off angry neighbours in between, she struggles to get her act together and makes a to-do list: “Wind Museum. Deranged skunk. North-west quadrant with ex. Conversación in Mexico City.” The skunk has distemper and keeps getting trapped in the window well. The Wind Museum is the collection she’d love to create, commemorating ...

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7 d. ago Europe's 'most peaceful city' rivals Santorini for views only without the crowds

Europe's most beautiful cities have a strong contender in the form of one underrated spot that has epic coastal views and yet doesn't have tourist crowds like other hotspots

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8 d. ago Cheap European city two hours from the UK with 'so much to discover'

Planning your next weekend getaway? This affordable European city has age-old historic buildings, rich culture and a fascinating collection of gnomes for tourists to track down

Politics

8 d. ago Shocking moment female passenger repeatedly punches cabin crew in mid

The red haired woman, 39, was travelling from Novosibirsk, Siberia's most populous city, to Moscow , on Saturday morning when she mounted the brutal assault after arguing with a flight attendant on the jet.

Events

8 d. ago Stunning Spanish holiday destination where you're guaranteed 24C winter sun with £40 flights

The bustling capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz is a city that offers a perfect mix of beach relaxation and cultural exploration - and it's just a short flight away

Economics

9 d. ago Phil Foden's instant response to Tottenham chant during Man City win

Tottenham beat Manchester City 2-0 on Saturday and Spurs fans sang about their Europa League victory during the game, prompting Phil Foden to burst out laughing while on the bench

Politics

1 week ago 'I flew 1,500 miles to the European city people warned me not to visit'

Not so much a diamond in the rough but a gem waiting for more people to explore it

Events

1 week ago Discover the 'blissfully quiet' side to this stunning European city

Travel expert Kate Wickers visits Bruges and finds out why the pretty city is perfect for a weekend break, plus accommodation for all budgets.

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1 week ago 'I was stopped from boarding at UK airport over mad issue with burgundy passport'

It's important to have the right documents when travelling abroad - and one woman was left mortified when she realised she'd made a huge mistake

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2 w. ago Road trips to Europe's most beautiful cities planned using free travel tool

Travellers can find charming towns, picturesque villages and tranquil coastlines within easy reach of Europe's most popular city destinations with a new digital guide

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