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I flew 1,500 miles to European city people warned me not to visit

It's a place of extremes and I flew 1,500 miles to experience it, despite people telling me not to (Image: Marco Bottigelli via Getty Images)It is a place of extremes. From the minute you're shoved...

The peaceful UK beach with golden sands and barely any visitors

Tucked away on a quieter stretch of the Pembrokeshire coast, lies a beach that feels almost made for solitude. Unlike the busier bays that attract day-trippers and families in droves, this hidden gem...

Deadliest walking trail dubbed as the 'most dangerous in Britain'

Essex boasts numerous stunning and tranquil walking routes, yet one particular trail stands out as the most treacherous - the Broomway, which is reported to have taken the lives of 100 individuals...

'We have allowed the Cross of St George to be tarnished – it's time to fly it with pride'

Patriotism does not equal nationalism. Patriotism does not equal extremism.A proud emblem of stoic unity, and the famous British spirit, our national flags stand as beacons of shared identity and...

New unseen Charles Dicken sketches on display at underrated museum

Sketches of Charles Dickens staging plays for his dinner party guests have gone on public display for the first time. The pencil, ink and watercolour drawings capture the 19th-century Oliver Twist...

Huge new Top Gun 3 details revealed as Tom Cruise faces 'existential crisis'

Hollywood studio chiefs are ready to offer Tom Cruise the biggest payday in Hollywood history to roar back on screen in Top Gun 3 as early as next year. Bosses at Paramount – bought this month in a...

Hidden gem spot in ‘underrated country’ with secret beaches and cheap prices

Going on holiday is a wonderful opportunity to take a break from your day-to-day responsibilities and have some fun. And while you may have locations that you love going to, it's always fascinating...

Hidden gem spot in ‘underrated country’ with secret beaches and cheap prices

The fairytale city with medieval streets and riverside beaches just 1 hour from UK

With its cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and the sparkling Aare River winding through the city, Bern in Switzerland combines history and natural beauty in a way few places can.Medieval...

The sneaky new 'ghost car' trick that theives are using to flog your motor

Criminals are able to flog stolen vehicles by turning them into "ghost cars", an expert has warned. Modern car thieves have various tricks up their sleeve to access break into motors and drive them...

Beautiful 'most fun' European capital begging for more tourists

Tourists are being encouraged to visit a massive European capital as they feel increasingly unwelcome in spots like Barcelona in Spain. Protests have reached a boiling point in some tourism hotspots,...

‘Exceptional’ WW2 period drama adaptation of beloved novel is unmissable

Viewers simply cannot afford to overlook a remarkable TV series currently available for streaming, with audiences praising one "heartbreaking" film whilst others champion a "fantastic" television...

Major European and NATO country bracing for pro-Putin coalition ahead of crunch election

On Thursday, the Baltic state of Lithuania officially began proceedings for choosing a new candidate for its prime minister. A vote on appointing Inga Ruginienė - a trade unionist and politician of...

Preserving our heritage never goes out of fashion

Sir Winston Churchill’s Siren Suit, Chartwell, Kent, CMS_1102826 DX FEATURE SUPPLIED: National Trust (Image: Band, Leah)What links Sir Winston Churchill’s surprisingly form-fitting velvet onesie,...

Is Buckingham Palace about to be sold after William's latest announcement?

“They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace, Christopher Robin went down with Alice." We looked for the King, but he never came.” “Well, God take care of him, all the same,” Says Alice. AA...