Diana Playground's New Galleon Gets Finishing Touches
The centrepiece of a £3m revamp for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is nearly finished in Germany. The new wooden ship will sail to London for a summer 2026 reopening.
The centrepiece of a £3m revamp for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is nearly finished in Germany. The new wooden ship will sail to London for a summer 2026 reopening.
The Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens reopens this summer with a new £3m wooden galleon, sustainably built in the Bavarian Alps. Discover the new features.
A stunning new wooden galleon, built in the Bavarian Alps, will be the centrepiece of the £3million revamp of the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens this summer.
Discover the MV Glen Shiel, a luxury mini-cruise ship for just 12 guests exploring Scotland's remote west coast and Hebrides. A world away from mega-ships. Find itineraries and details.
We joined the maiden voyage of Celebrity Cruises' new 2026 ship, the Celebrity Xcel. Discover its endless dining, entertainment, and a hidden speakeasy bar. Book your cruise now.
The yacht Millennium Falcon, named after the Star Wars ship, finished last in the Sydney to Hobart after battling leaks, failed tech, and storms. Read the crew's incredible survival story.
A quick-thinking mother plunged into the sea to rescue her four-year-old daughter who fell between a cruise ship and a pier in the Bahamas. Read the full story of the dramatic Carnival Sunrise rescue.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship has been detained by Australian authorities after running aground off Papua New Guinea. This follows a tragic incident in October where a passenger was left behind and died. Read the full investigation.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground with 124 people aboard. Passengers to be flown home as safety investigations are launched. Read the latest details.
After four decades of curiosity, an adventurer finally opened a mysterious wooden door in a New Zealand cliff face, uncovering incredible abandoned mining tunnels. Discover the fascinating history and images.
After four decades of curiosity, an explorer finally opened a mysterious wooden door in a New Zealand cliff face, uncovering incredible abandoned mining tunnels. See the fascinating photos here.
A viral cleaning trick shows how to deep clean wooden spoons to remove hidden dirt and odours. Discover the simple monthly method to keep your kitchen tools hygienic.
A simple boiling water hack has left people stunned by the grime lurking in wooden spoons. Discover how to deep clean your kitchen staples and keep them hygienic.
John Lewis urgently recalls a wooden kitchen roleplay toy sold from September to November. The product poses a choking hazard for under-3s. Return for a full refund.
Kidus Tesera cycled from John O'Groats to Dover on a bike made from recycled materials, raising money for Age UK and Mekedonia. His journey restored his faith in community.
Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
A 16-year-old boy under investigation for his stepsister's death on a Carnival cruise has no memory of the incident, court filings show. The homicide has sparked an international mystery.
Two American men face rape charges after allegedly swapping places during a Carnival cruise ship encounter. The incident raises fresh security concerns for the Caribbean cruise industry.
A 47-year-old Italian woman died after two cruise ships collided violently on the River Nile. The captain's licence is suspended as an investigation begins.
The father of a teen under FBI investigation for his stepsister's death on a Carnival cruise says his ex-wife failed to supervise the boy. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Shoppers are rushing to B&M for a 'gorgeous' £7 wooden bell ornament that is going viral on social media. The 'traditional' festive accessory is praised for making homes look 'elegant'. Discover the must-have item.
The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship has been officially ruled a homicide. Read the latest on the investigation and the family's grief.
Morrisons has relaunched its popular Ollie & Grace wooden toy collection, with prices starting from just £4. The range is available in stores now, perfect for festive gifting.
The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.
Exclusive look at the Celebrity Xcel's entertainment for 3,000 daily guests. Features 5 original shows, a revolving stage & 150+ costumes. Discover the maritime marvel.
An exclusive investigation reveals the surprising reality of cruise ship employment - from eye-watering earnings for entertainers to the challenging conditions faced by cabin crew.
Dulcie White's Caribbean dream holiday turned to tragedy when she died after allegedly being overserved alcohol onboard. Her mother now fights for justice against the cruise giant.
Shocking cruise horror stories emerge as passengers reveal being stranded on remote islands, medical emergencies ignored, and one woman dying after being left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe.
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore after a container ship collision triggers massive emergency response and raises serious infrastructure safety concerns.
A 75-year-old Australian man has been found dead in his cabin aboard the Coral Adventurer cruise ship during a journey to see a rare solar eclipse, prompting investigations by Queensland Police.