Category : Air


One Vowel Reveals Social Class, Study Finds

A study by universities of Manchester and Lancaster reveals that the pronunciation of a single final vowel can indicate social class in Britain, with middle-class speakers using a tense '-ee' sound and working-class speakers a laxer '-eh' sound.

Drones Spot More Sharks But Do They Make Public Safer?

Despite increased investment in drone monitoring for sharks in states like New York, experts say drones have limited usefulness as a public safety tool and there is no evidence the threat to swimmers has increased.

Travellers Warned: Never Pack Vapes in Hold Luggage

Travellers are urged never to pack vapes or power banks in hold luggage due to severe fire risk. Lithium batteries can ignite, causing flight diversions. Airlines require these devices in hand luggage only.

Ryanair Passenger Sucked Out of Dislodged Window

A Ryanair passenger was reportedly sucked out of a dislodged window mid-flight, with his wife clinging to his legs. The Boeing 737-800 returned to Thessaloniki, and the passenger received medical assistance.

North East Seaside Towns Top UK Rankings 2026

Bamburgh and Tynemouth in the North East have been named the top two seaside towns in the UK by Which? for 2026, with Bamburgh retaining its number one spot for the sixth consecutive year.

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