Iowa’s highest court has upheld a law saying the state can enforce a ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The law bans abortions after early signs of cardiac activity can be detected in a foetus or embryo – but makes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, foetal abnormalities and when the...
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Blackpool Illuminations wins top travel award
The attraction won ‘Best Event for Groups’ in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards Author: Louisa KingPublished 2 hours ago The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations has won a top accolade in a national travel awards scheme. The annual display, which attracts millions of visitors to the resort during the autumn and winter months, was voted Best...
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The best tourist experience in the UK – as named by TripAdvisor for the second year
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 A historical walking tour of London’s pubs has been crowned the top UK tourist experience by TripAdvisor for the second year in a row. The trusted review platform revealed the winners...
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Julian Assange travels to Australia after release from UK prison
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is travelling to his native Australia following his dramatic release from prison after five years of fighting extradition to the United States. He had to pay half a million US dollars for a chartered flight from Stansted, accompanied by a WikiLeaks lawyer, a representative of the Australian government and a medic...
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English seaside town named among top 10 holiday hotspots
Now that summer is finally here, Brits are planning their seaside getaways. If it’s a charming coastal town that you’re pining for, Kent has plenty of popular spots that draw in tourists from across the UK. Margate, known for its vibrant arts scene and top-notch restaurants and bars, has transformed itself over the years into...
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I Was Mistaken for a Minor Celebrity During My Travels
I’m not *that* James Wong. The thing about having the same name as a minor celebrity is that, unlike a megastar, people can actually believe that you are them. I share a name with British television presenter and author James Wong. For over a decade, the ethnobotanist has graced screens on the BBC and Netflix,...
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UK’s best seaside town has ‘lots of bars and restaurants’ and iconic pier
Summer is finally here, and even if you’re not going abroad this year, there’s always time for a short staycation in the UK. Whether you’re looking to relax at a seaside resort or explore the numerous hiking trails with breathtaking views dotted around the coastline, there’s a getaway for you. VSO has analysed a variety of...
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Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation’s promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism. Though it’s been a bumpy four years for the travel industry, international tourist arrivals are finally set to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024. But continued global...
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Pretty English market town has the UK’s best food
A charming market town in Shropshire has some of the best food in the UK, according to a survey from Which? Travel. The team asked more than 9,000 people to rate their favourite inland towns and villages’ food and drink offerings. Ludlow, a historic market town in Shropshire, came out on top with the nation’s...
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Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse
Getty Images People are using the drugs to lose a few pounds to get ready for the beach this summer, Prof Powis said NHS England’s medical director says he is alarmed by reports that people are using weight-loss drugs as “a quick fix” to lose a few pounds and get “beach-body ready” this summer. Professor...
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UK’s best pubs to watch Euro 2024 games this summer
Euro 2024 is set to kick off on June 14 with Scotland playing Germany in the first game of the tournament while England will play their first match on June 16. Fans can catch all the action at home on BBC and ITV but if you’re looking to watch the games with a little more...
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Nigel Farage: Objects thrown at Reform leader while campaigning
Objects thrown at Nigel Farage on open-top bus Nigel Farage appears to have had objects thrown at him while on the campaign trail in South Yorkshire. The Reform UK leader posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, which appeared to show objects being thrown at him while he was on top of a bus in...