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Appleby Horse Fair locals to close EVERY pub in town

EXCLUSIVE: Unprecedented restrictions are awaiting travellers descending in their thousands on the historic Appleby horse fair as despairing locals fight back.

Are these schools 'The New Ivies'?

The Ivy League has long been exalted as the cream of the crop when it comes to American universities, but could a new set of schools be closing in on their turf?

‘Set-jet’ by ship to your favourite film location

The sun-drenched islands of Bond films, Ripley’s palatial Italian boltholes, Succession’s ultra-luxe Big Apple living: we’ve all been captivated by screen locations – so much so, that many of us are now planning our holidays around them. Understandably, it’s a movement the whole travel industry is getting behind – and now, cruise lines are getting ...

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid - Here are the amazing London building projects that were never meant to be, or just too over-the-top to even begin to be affordable

French town apologises for not flying Union Jack in D-Day decorations

Pictures from previous years show flag bunting depicting all the nations involved in the Allied resistance to the Nazis adorning the streets of the charming town of Carentan.

The world's 30 most stunning lakes should be on your wish list

With some two million lakes on planet Earth, ranging from ancient mountain lakes and former volcanic craters to paradisiacal lagoons, plenty are stunning.

Heading to Milan? These Are the 21 Travel Essentials to Pack

Don’t leave the house without these jet-setter must-haves.

Overrated tourist spots you should avoid

For every tourist destination worth the effort and expense to visit, there's a cheap trick that isn’t worth either and yet still, somehow, draws crowds. Check out this gallery, based on a list from Far and Wide, that will help shed light on some of the shadiest tourist traps. And keep in mind, one person's tacky trap is another's perfect Instagram!

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.

Breathtaking natural phenomenon: "Fire rainbow" filmed over China

Visitors to the Sanqing Shan Mountains in eastern China were treated to a spectacular sight on May 14. A strange rainbow stretched across a gap in the sky. Behind the phenomenon was a colorful optical phenomenon.

Swiss village bids to introduce Venice-style entry fee for tourists

Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland has seen a surge in tourism in the warmer months, with some visitors only staying for a day and contributing little to the economy.

Escape it all with these off-grid stays in the UK and worldwide

Switch off your phone, pack your camera and let's explore the world's most envy-inducing retreats.

The deaths of Buckingham Palace

Scientists dumbstruck by discovery of 'strange underwater road'

It’s not quite the lost city of Atlantis, but scientists have just uncovered a slice of history that had been swallowed up by the sea. Experts admitted that even they were surprised when divers unearthed a 7,000-year-old stone road that had lain buried under layers of sea mud. The ancient structure was discovered after archaeologist Igor Borzić, of...

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

The UK's most historic places are a must-see

The UK is rich in beautiful places with fascinating stories to tell. Whether it’s ancient stone circles, world-class museums or mighty castles, there's history almost everywhere. Here we take a look at some breathtaking images that capture the beauty of some of Britain and Northern Ireland’s most incredible historic sites.

The surprising reason why almost no flags feature the colour purple

National flags might seem like a riot of colour, but there is one colour that you will almost never see on a flag and the reason comes down to the ancient trade in rare sea snails.

Northern Lights: Exact time you could see aurora light up sky tonight - and the best place to see it

Brits could get another chance to catch the stunning Northern Lights tonight and here is the best time and locations to watch the bands of pink and green light caused by solar storms

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

Mom sues airline after son dies on board 'due to faulty defibrillator'

Melissa Arzu, mom of the late Kevin Greenidge, filed the lawsuit last year in New York, but had to transfer the case to Fort Worth due to it being where the airline is headquartered.

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

Michael Flatley 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland

Michael Flatley has admitted he's 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland. The Lord of the Dance star, his wife Niamh and son Michael St James are currently unable to live in their Castlehyde mansion in Co Cork due to allegedly defective repairs. Today's top videos 'It's heartbreaking. I'm not going […]

The most dangerous (and the safest) countries for female travelers

In an attempt to determine which countries are the most dangerous for female travelers, husband and wife journalists Asher and Lyric Fergusson studied and ranked the 50 most popular countries amongst tourists. The data was compiled using sources ranging from the 2018 Gallup World Poll to Equal Measures 2030's Gender Advocates Data Hub. The Fergusson's Women’s Danger Index ranked each country based on eight factors: street safety for women, intentional homicide of women, non-partner sexual violence, intimate partner sexual violence, legal discrimination, global gender gap, gender inequality index, and violence against women attitudes. Using these metrics, their list of the 20 most dangerous countries for women emerges. Intrigued? Take a look at their findings by clicking through the following gallery.

Beyond Machu Picchu and Cancun: Latin American wonders for a dream vacation

The tragic reason why there are no great white sharks in captivity

Sea life centres are home to all manner of rare and dangerous beasts, from jellyfish to orcas and yet, there are some animals you’ll never see in an aquarium. The great white shark may be one of the most obsessed over predators in the world, but very few of us will ever see the legendary fish in real life. This is not because of their size – they a...

Will the Northern Lights be over London Sunday, May 19 - chances of seeing them and how to keep track on phone

The Northern Lights have been active over the whole of the UK recently but hopes may have been dashed tonight

Dublin-New York portal reopens with new blurring feature to curb unwelcome behaviour

The livestream restarted this morning at 9am Dublin time and 2pm Manhattan time.

38 Disney Princess Outfits, Ranked

The good, the bad, and the...interesting.

Scientists discover metal from the 'lost city of Atlantis'

It’s tempting to imagine that the world was once home to mythical lands of beauty and abundance whose streets were lined with gold. Well, if Plato is to be believed, it’s not gold they were lined with but orichalcum. At least, in the case of Atlantis. According to the iconic Greek philosopher, the fire-coloured metal was second in value only to gol...

Raisi pictured before helicopter incident

Ebrahim Raisi was travelling across the far northwest of Iran following a visit to Azerbaijan when his helicopter was forced to make a 'hard landing'.

Northern Lights could return to UK as Met Office issue '90% chance' alert

Brits have a 90% chance of again seeing the stunning Northern Lights with a "red alert" issued meaning that the aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light, will be visible by eye and camera

The Grande Dames of country music

World’s eighth richest woman demands gallery takes down portrait of her

10 Underrated Destinations for Father's Day

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Airbnb hosts are bracing for an unpredictable summer

To beat the competition, short-term-rental owners are turning to direct bookings and influencer stays to lure guests and make money off summer travel.

American town torn apart in 400-year dispute over historic landmark

A 400-year-old dam in Ipswich, Massachusetts is causing a stir in a small town with a long history.

DC mayor takes her entourage 2,500 miles on taxpayer-funded VEGAS trip

Washington DC's woke Mayor Muriel Bowser will travel on a taxpayer-funded jaunt to Las Vegas with her team just hours from now.

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

Adding visual interest to your outdoor space has never been easier.

Inside village abandoned a century ago with overgrown ruins and defunct steam engine

Images reveal an abandoned slate quarry village in North Wales, untouched for a century. These quarries once "roofed the 19th-century world," with remnants still visible today

Sewage fears hitting UK beach tourism industry - Tory MP

North Devon's Selaine Saxby is demanding new laws to force the Environment Agency to carry out more sophisticated water quality tests.

Why were these famous figures buried in unmarked graves?

For thousands of years, humans have honored the deceased by conducting burial ceremonies. It is intrinsic to our existence, making it difficult to fathom not knowing the final resting place of a loved one. Surprisingly, numerous renowned individuals have been interred in unmarked graves. Even in cases where their names were put on a tombstone for the public to pay their respects, they weren't placed at the actual burial location. Explore this gallery to see which famous figures were buried in graves without markers.

King has achieved so much at Highgrove Gardens

It doesn’t matter how many times I walk around Highgrove Gardens, it always strikes me just how much His Majesty has achieved here since the early 1980s. It is hard to envisage the blank canvas which encountered him when we are now surrounded by a series of immersive organic gardens, all reflective of the King’s imagination, vision and more often-t...

9 Best backpacks for your summer 2024 travels, festivals and for days out with friends

With festivals and holidays on the horizon, backpacks are the perfect hands-free item to help keep your belongings safe - here are some of our favourites on the high street currently...

Bezos' Blue Origin Resumes Launches for Space Tourists

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin LLC resumed space tourism launches on Sunday morning, sending six private passengers on a short flight more than 60 miles above the earth to the edge of space and back. This was the seventh tourist mission Blue Origin has launched on New Shepard to date and the first since August 2022.

The underrated UK seaside town 'just as cool as Brighton' but with way fewer tourists

Just like Brighton, Worthing has a wonderful pier and plenty of attractions and places to visit.

The most widely spoken languages in the world

'Northern Lights of the sea' spotted off UK beach in rare stunning display

A rare phenomenon dubbed the "Northern Lights of the Sea" has been spotted after bright blue luminescent colours were spotted on top of waves and waters along a Kent coastline

What’s on TV tonight – D-Day: The Unseen Footage, A Celebration for Pentecost, and more

Sunday 19 May D-Day: The Unseen Footage Channel 5, 9pm As the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings approaches on June 6, this documentary tells us what happened next in Operation Overlord, which involved more than two million Allied troops. It recounts the Battle of Normandy, when soldiers from the UK, US and Canada left the beaches and moved inl...

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.