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As the weather starts to improve, many Britons will be looking forward to long walks exploring the UK. New research has revealed the most popular coastal walks, with Scotland's Isle of Skye and Aberdeen topping the list as the most searched-for destinations.Isle of Skye leads with 1,610 monthly UK searches, whilst Brighton boasts an impressive 3.6 million Instagram geotags.The study, conducted by clothing retailer FatFace, analysed the coastal walks with […]

A volcano has erupted to the south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, triggering evacuations of tourists and residents in the area.Emergency services evacuated the nearby Blue Lagoon luxury spa just hours before the eruption after a warning from geologists.The outbreak penetrated protective barriers close to the fishing town of Grindavik.Most houses in Grindavik have stood empty for over a year, though some residents have returned following previous eruptions.It is the 11th […]

Drivers are set to benefit from huge safety improvements on major motorways across the UK as more emergency areas get rolled out. National Highways announced it has added an extra 150 emergency stop areas to smart motorways as part of a £390million project to make roads safer. The project began in June 2023 after multiple concerns were raised by experts and drivers over the safety risks smart motorways posed to […]

Network Rail is set to deploy drones which can fly "beyond visual line of sight" to combat trespassers across Britain's railways.The track operator plans to use unmanned craft to patrol long stretches of track, scanning for vandals, graffiti artists and thieves.Last year saw more than 18,500 reported instances of trespass on the UK's railways, leaving 1.5 million minutes of delays in their wake.These incidents cost more than £70million in compensation […]

Italy has tightened its citizenship laws by introducing new restrictions on automatic citizenship by descent.The change announced by the Italian government aims to prevent abuse of the system that previously allowed citizenship claims based on ancestry dating back to 1861.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the previous rules were being exploited, with consulates abroad overwhelmed by passport requests.Italian passports are highly prized as they provide visa-free entry to more countries than […]

British travellers are being urged to check crucial passport details before heading abroad, as post-Brexit rules continue to catch many off guard.Travel experts warn that simply checking your expiry date is no longer enough, with specific validity requirements now in place for EU travel. They shared a warning about new rules as passport prices are set to increase next week. Relocation specialists at 1st Move International have highlighted the importance […]

easyJet has opened a new three-aircraft base at London Southend Airport, marking a significant expansion of its operations.The airline will operate 122 weekly flights across 20 routes from the Essex airport, creating 140 new jobs in the region.This development represents a major return for easyJet, which was forced to withdraw from Southend in August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.While the carrier resumed some flights at the airport in May […]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced a significant expansion of their Winter 25/26 programme across nine UK bases, adding 96,000 additional seats from November 2025 to March 2026.The expansion includes three brand-new routes and increased capacity to popular destinations, as well as season extensions.The growth spans their Winter Sun, Christmas Markets, City Breaks and Ski programmes, giving customers and travel agents greater choice and flexibility.The airline and tour operator have revealed […]

A trainee Ryanair mechanic was sacked after failing to follow safety instructions and telling a colleague “I know best”.Connor Dolan sued for discrimination, telling an employment tribunal his behaviour was due to dyslexia coping mechanisms.However, a panel determined that his employers had no option but to dismiss him, as "safety was paramount" on the aircraft carrying nearly 300 passengers.The tribunal, which took place in Glasgow, was informed that Dolan was […]