‘Best short walk in Wales’ offers cliff views and waterfalls
A short walk in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, featuring Dinas Rock and Sychryd Waterfall, has been called one of the best short walks in Wales.
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Yorkshire village 'everyone should visit once' named one of Britain's finest
Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire has been hailed as one of Britain's most beautiful villages by World Atlas, praised for its sheltered shoreline and eateries.
Dublin luxury hotels: first visit surprises me
Miranda Pell reviews Dublin hotels The Grafton and The Chancery, and shares what surprised her about her first trip to Ireland in August.
Gardeners urged to sprinkle eggshells on brown lawns
Gardeners are urged to use crushed eggshells to revive brown, drought-hit lawns and enrich soil with slow-release calcium, avoiding harsh chemical fertilisers.
Edinburgh named top foodie staycation destination for 2026
Edinburgh has been crowned Britain's top foodie staycation destination for 2026, according to new consumer research by Sykes Holiday Cottages, with Padstow and York completing the top three.
Blue Ridge Parkway: 469-mile record road spans two states
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile road spanning Virginia and North Carolina, is the world's longest linear park and one of America's most iconic driving routes.
Rats will steer clear of gardens with £3 homemade spray
A homemade rat repellent spray costing under £3 uses black pepper, cayenne pepper and chilli flakes to deter rodents from gardens effectively.
Manchester Airport disaster changed aviation safety forever
The 1985 Manchester Airport disaster killed 55 people and prompted major aviation safety changes, including floor-level lighting and fire-resistant seats.
Tourist dies after 150ft fall from Cancun hotel floor
An American tourist died after falling 150ft from the 18th floor of the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort. Her husband told staff she had done something 'outrageous'.
Night Parking Fines Up to £1,000 Under Highway Code Rule 248
Parking against traffic flow at night breaks Highway Code Rule 248, potentially leading to fines up to £1,000. Learn the simple check to avoid this costly mistake.
Aerate lawns this weekend to fix waterlogging after heatwaves
Lawn care expert Richard Strott urges gardeners to aerate lawns this weekend, creating holes to let air, water and nutrients penetrate compacted soil after heatwaves and heavy rain.
Air fryer roast potatoes: 1 fat makes them extra crispy and fluffy
Adding goose fat, beef dripping or ghee to air fryer roast potatoes creates an extra-crispy coating and fluffy centres without parboiling, ready in about 25 minutes.
Cruise doctor warns passengers over costly medical mistake
Dr Ellen Welch, a former cruise ship doctor, warns UK passengers that onboard medical care is not included in holiday costs, often leaving them with bills of thousands of pounds.
Ryanair £29.99 rescue fares after easyJet leaves Leeds Bradford
Ryanair launches £29.99 rescue fares from Leeds Bradford after easyJet cuts all flights from January 5, 2027, affecting routes to Paris, Barcelona and Malaga.
Russia 'clearly threatened' as no warships in Mediterranean
Russia has no warships in the Mediterranean for the first time in over a decade, a NATO official says, describing the fleet as a 'shambles'.
U-turn ban to be introduced at major Hunts Cross junction
Liverpool City Council will ban U-turns at the Hunts Cross junction on Speke Hall Road and Hillfoot Avenue from September 8, 2026, to February 17, 2028.
Ryanair slams Spain's air traffic control as worst in Europe
Ryanair says Spain's Enaire ATC is now worse than France, with delays up 28%, disrupting 32,600 flights and six million passengers.
UK mini-heatwave: temperatures to reach 29C in East Anglia
Temperatures could reach 29C in parts of East Anglia on Wednesday, with the south and east of England seeing the hottest weather.
Girl, six, dies after Shoreham sea tragedy killing three relatives
Saja El-Khawas, six, has died in hospital after being pulled from the sea at Shoreham, following the deaths of her sister and parents in the same incident.
CalMac ferry evacuated after bomb threat at Ardrossan
A CalMac ferry was evacuated at Ardrossan Harbour following a bomb threat, after a passenger went overboard and was rescued. No injuries have been reported.
Tesco evacuated after electric car fire in Glasgow car park
A Tesco store in Glasgow was evacuated after a car fire in its underground car park. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent two engines to the scene on Friday afternoon.
Met Office September forecast: sixth heatwave possible
The Met Office has issued its September forecast, saying temperatures could soar in the south, with a possible sixth heatwave of the year.
UK weather: 3C chill to hit in hours - 32 counties below 10C
Britain faces a sharp chill in hours, with temperatures plunging to 3C in Scotland and 32 counties falling below 10C, a stark contrast to recent record heat.
UK flood risk map: El Nino storms to hit Britain
Britain faces flooding this autumn as an 'unprecedented' El Nino brings storms. A Friends of the Earth map shows areas most at risk from river and sea flooding.
Blue Badge holders warned: permit is not a licence to park anywhere
Blue Badge holders risk fines, prosecution or losing their badge by parking in dangerous or obstructive spots. Official guidance says the permit is not a licence to park anywhere.
Emit can win the Ebor Handicap at York
Emit, trained by Joseph O'Brien, can win the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday, while Lake Forest, Geryon and Limestone are other selections.
UK weather maps show 28C heat surge as 16 counties above 25C
New weather maps suggest temperatures could reach 28C in parts of the UK on Wednesday, 26 August, with 16 counties expected to exceed 25C.
Tornadoes hit Long Island and Delaware; rescues follow floods
Tornadoes struck Long Island, New York, and Dover, Delaware, damaging buildings and stranding dozens in cars during flash flooding that hit the US north-east.
Victoria Park splashpad closed until further notice
Cardiff's Victoria Park splashpad has closed until further notice after a fault was identified during cleaning, with almost two weeks of the summer holidays remaining.
UK heatwave alert as temperatures to soar to 29C in days
Temperatures will reach 29C in parts of England next Wednesday, with the hottest weather in the south and east, according to weather maps.
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