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75mph gusts to hit Northern Scotland, warns Met Office

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Orkney, Shetland, and parts of the Highlands. Gusts of up to 75mph may cause travel chaos and coastal dangers from Thursday evening. Stay informed and prepare for disruption.

China Sends Coast Guard to Senkaku Islands

Tensions escalate in the East China Sea as China deploys coast guard ships and military drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Read the latest developments.

Dubai's World Islands: $14bn project revival

Discover the remarkable story of Dubai's World Islands - a $14bn project that survived financial crisis and bankruptcy to become an emerging tourism destination. Explore this ambitious development today.

Orkney Islands besieged by anti-social cruise tourists

The tranquil Orkney Islands face unprecedented pressure as anti-social tourists from massive cruise ships overwhelm local infrastructure, with reports of defecation at ancient sites and roads clogged with tour buses.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

UK's Remote Islands: Reach Them in Just 2 Hours

Discover how Britain's most spectacular remote islands are surprisingly accessible with journey times under two hours from mainland UK. From the Isles of Scilly to the Scottish Hebrides, your island escape is closer than you think.

Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services

Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.

Man vanishes after Orkney to Manchester journey

The baffling disappearance of Paul Smith, who vanished after travelling from Orkney to Greater Manchester, has left police and family searching for answers in a mysterious missing person case.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

Tavolara: Mediterranean's Tiny Island Paradise

Escape to Tavolara, the Mediterranean's smallest inhabited island where crystal-clear waters meet dramatic limestone cliffs and even the local crabs have royal status. This hidden gem off Sardinia's coast offers breathtaking swimming spots and unforgettab

Scotland's Northern Isles Face 75mph Winds in Met Office Alert

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.

Tourists push migrant boat back to sea in Lanzarote

Holidaymakers at a Spanish resort were caught on camera forcibly preventing a dinghy carrying migrants from landing. The controversial act has sparked a major debate on immigration and tourist behaviour.

Saoirse Ronan's 'The Outrun' - Trailer & UK Release Date

Saoirse Ronan delivers a powerhouse performance in 'The Outrun', the highly anticipated film adaptation of Amy Liptrot's bestselling memoir. Get the exclusive first look at the trailer and UK release details for this moving story of recovery and redemptio

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