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The UK's poshest steam train dubbed "Downton on rails" has some new routes this summer

Imagine riding in Britain's most luxurious train, hauled by some of the most famous steam locomotives in the world. The Northern Belle, described by the actor Bill Nighy as “the Grand Dame of...

Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild

Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild32 minutes agoJonah FisherBBC environment correspondentReporting fromKarlsruhe, GermanyA lynx born in a zoo in Cornwall could become the first...

The famous UK seaside town with 1 of Britain's best piers and biggest beaches

One of the UK's best seaside towns to visit is home to a thrilling pier and one of the biggest beaches in the whole country. The UK has enjoyed a lovely dose of sunny weather, meaning that many Brits...

Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line

Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line32 minutes agoHafsa KhalilBBC NewsGetty ImagesOne of Japan's busiest bullet train lines came to a halt after a snake tangled itself...

Woke row after train repainted to celebrate diversity

The Tories have accused a train company of “virtue-signalling nonsense” after one of its trains was wrapped in a theme celebrating diversity. The artwork on the new Avanti West Coast celebrates...

Fuming Portugal lays blame on Spain for power outage after countries ground to a halt

Portugal has laid the blame for a massive power blackout on Spain after cuts sparked chaos across the Iberian Peninsula. One of Europe’s severest blackouts grounded flights, paralysed public...

'Timeless' seaside village with 'world-famous' fish and railway journey named most scenic

City dwellers dreaming of a more tranquil pace can discover a wealth of coastal and rural retreats in the North East, promising idyllic seclusion, revitalising air, and captivating vistas. One jewel...

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair passengers still stranded after power outage

Thousands of Brits are stuck in Spain following a power outage in the Iberian Peninsula yesterday.Spain, France and Portugal experienced major problems to traffic signals, railways and airports, with...

‘I’m a pilot and this is how to prevent your ears popping when flying’

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The higher the plane ascends is when the discomfort in your ears begin, but there is...

£10* unlimited day travel on Northern trains only with the North edition of the Express

The Flat Fare is back for another round and the Express (North edition) has teamed up with Northern, the rail operator for the North to provide you with a discounted rate available between April 28...

The pretty European town that's shaped like a circle with buildings 'made of diamonds'

A stunning European town with very few tourists looks like it has been plucked from the past, retaining its distinct circular shape which contrains old buildings encrusted with diamonds. Nördlingen...

Huge boost to UK city as train station finally reopens as part of £10m revamp

A UK city has received a huge boost as its railway station is reopened after a £10million revamp. Salford Central station, which has seen a significant increase in customers over the years, is...

Major theme park once named UK's worst suffers 'significant' £3.3m downturn in profit

A major UK theme park saw a "significant reduction" of £3,332,277 in pre-tax profit last year, accounts have revealed. Flamingo Land in Yorkshire reportedly attracts more than 1.5million visitors a...

Horror on train as woman sexually assaulted during rush hour – police release new CCTV

Police have released a CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a busy train during rush hour on April 15. The terrifying attack happened on a train running between Leeds and Huddersfield...

Village 'worst-affected' by HS2 is cut in half by massive 700m train tunnel

Burton Green, Warwickshire (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The residents of Burton Green, a village in Warwickshire, have spoken out about the nightmare of living in what's been labelled the...