Pluto and the dwarf planets, asteroids and comets Scientists have discovered other objects orbiting the Sun. These include comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets like Pluto and Ceres. Pluto used to be considered the ninth planet in our solar system, but in 2006 scientists reclassified it as a dwarf planet. Asteroids and comets have a few...
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UK’s most popular retirement town is a picturesque coastal district in England
New research reveals the most popular retirement towns in Britain, by comparing the population density of retirees in each town. The numbers by Fabulous Vegas reveal that North Norfolk (33.8 percent), followed by Rother (32.6 percent) and East Lindsey (30.6 percent), are among the top ranks with the highest density of residents aged 65 and...
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9 best travel books to inspire your next adventure
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Book sales rocket during periods when we’re most likely to jet off on holiday (there’s always room in the suitcase for just one more), be that during school summer break or...
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‘Best campsites’ in the UK have been crowned
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Beer Head Caravan Park in Devon ranked in joint second place (Image: Getty Images) Experts from Camplify have released their Best Campsites Index for 2024, with one region coming out on top as “the best of...
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Best seasides in every part of the UK as quaint village takes top spot
In a recent travel survey conducted by Which?, over 5,000 participants rated the best and worst seaside towns in the UK for 2024. The survey asked respondents to evaluate 126 towns and villages, where the destinations were star-rated according to 10 categories: hotel prices, beaches, value for money, seafront/pier, food and drink, tourist attractions, scenery,...
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Top UK travel trends for 2025 revealed in new report
17 Oct 2024by Emma Dooney PoB Hotels’ second annual trends report unveils key insights about the UK luxury traveller’s preferences and expectations. Emma Dooney Luxury Travel Reporter Emma Dooney Luxury Travel Reporter PoB boss Kalindi Juneja hopes the report’s results will help others in the industry PoB Whitepaper has revealed the biggest UK travel trends for...
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Man travels to Milan for less than price of Domino’s for ‘best pizza ever’
Pizza is one of the most popular takeaway choices in Britain, and there’s nothing better than relaxing after a hard day at work with your favourite toppings. But one man wanted to go the extra mile – literally – rather than spend a small fortune on Domino’s. Milan is known as one of Italy’s most...
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UK’s quietest airport with just 136,000 annual passengers named
Here are the top five quietest airports for international travel in the UK (by population): Humberside – 136,976 Humberside, in Kirmington and the borough of North Lincolnshire, stands out as the quietest UK airport for international travel with 136,976 terminal departures in 2023. Southend – 146,072 Second on the list goes to Southend, with the...
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Northumberland pensioner visits UK refugees by bus pass
Anne Murray Anne Murray is visiting refugees around the UK, including Lara, Azad and their son Darya A 74-year-old woman who volunteers at an asylum seeker charity is using her bus pass to travel the country visiting those she has helped. Anne Murray supports migrants in Northumberland adapt to life in the UK. She is...
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Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of Dundee DJ Hannah Laing
Michael Hunter Hannah Laing is now an in-demand DJ across the world It started out as a side gig playing at local bars and pubs – but now Hannah Laing travels the world as a DJ in demand. From her first set in the seaside town of Arbroath, Hannah spent years honing her craft alongside...
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The most powerful passports in the world for 2024
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The world’s most powerful passport for 2024 has been revealed – and Singapore nationals won’t struggle to find visa-free travel. According to this year’s Henley Passport Index, Singapore’s red travel document...
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Foreign Secretary travels to India to cement stronger partnership on tech, climate and growth
UK growth at the top of the agenda for the Foreign Secretary’s first visit to New Delhi David Lammy will highlight the importance of new partnership with India that focuses on economic, domestic and global security he will hold high level meetings with the Indian government as well as climate and business leaders Economic, domestic...