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New UK train journey set in the 1950s – where passengers are in a murder mystery

THE UK is home to some of the most unique - and most attractive - train journeys.One of those routes runs alongside a river...

Faster resolution for small claims as mediation baked into courts process

Free mediation to reduce number of claims reaching court Change to free up to 5,000...

Ancient trees safeguarded by National Nature Reserve expansion

Acorns from some of the country’s oldest oak trees are being used to create seedlings to populate a newly expanded National Nature Reserve (NNR)...

Passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing

At around 09:25 hrs on 1 May 2024, a passenger train traveling between Saltburn and Nunthorpe struck a car on Redcar level crossing. The...

Brits warned of ‘nasty disease’ risk at 10 destinations – including Europe

Tap water quality differs from country to country, and while the quality of tap water doesn't impact how wonderful a destination is to visit,...

Incredibly beautiful cities that tourists most want to revisit

Have you ever visited the same holiday destination over and over again? Some cities just leave us wanting more. But which cities are at the...

UK braced for more thunderstorms as Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning

Heavy rain could spark travel disruption across much of the UK, with a warning that flooding in some places could cause a “danger to...

HMP Lowdham Grange contract to transition to public sector control

HMPPS and Sodexo have agreed, in principle, terms to enable HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire to be brought under public sector control, the Prisons...

England’s best Blue Flag beaches – full list of clean coastline for 2024

Blue Flag beaches have to meet a strict set of environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria to qualify for the award. For 2024, 72 beaches...

Flooding and travel disruption likely with heavy rain across UK

Heavy rain could bring flooding and travel disruption across much of the UK on Wednesday and Thursday with an amber warning issued for part...

Singapore Airlines chief issues apology for passengers’ ‘traumatic experience’

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailSingapore Airlines’ chief executive has issued a...

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