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£2 bus man starts journey around England and Wales
A man who uses the government’s £2 bus fare scheme to travel hundreds of miles across the country has set off on his latest adventure. Andrew Cowell is travelling by buses alone around the coast of England and Wales. His trip will take 13 days, using a total of 84 service buses and one ferry....
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Appeal for help to find missing boy, 14, who ‘frequently travels to West Midlands’
Emanuiel Tanasache was last seen at an address in the Jarrom Street area of Leicester at around 8am on Monday, May 27. Police say a number of enquiries have been undertaken to find him but it is believed he may have left Leicestershire and travelled elsewhere in the country. The 14-year-old has links to the...
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Lake District tops UK’s most instagrammable national parks
A recent study conducted by travel deal experts at Tripplo has crowned the Lake District as the most Instagram-worthy national park in the UK. This comprehensive analysis examined all 15 recognised national parks across the UK, tallying the number of times each location was tagged in public posts on Instagram. The Lake District National...
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One of the UK’s best walks promises ‘stunning sea views’
Spanning 60 miles along the Suffolk Coast is the Suffolk Coast Path, looking out to incredible vistas of the North Sea’s rolling tides. The path is perfect for walks this summer, whether you’re an avid hiker or prefer moderate walks, and as such has been recommended as one of the best hikes in the UK...
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UK’s best city for food has incredible restaurants and it’s not London
Love eating out or trying a new restaurant? You’re in luck as the expert team at Time Out have named the world’s best destinations for food. While no British cities made the top 10, a UK city landed just outside the top 10 in place 11. Britons might be surprised to learn it wasn’t London....
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Pretty city named one of the UK’s best is just 9 miles from ancient attraction
Salisbury has been ranked as one of the best small UK cities for a short break. According to Which? Travel, who asked 4,000 holidaymakers to rank their experiences across the UK, the small medieval town offers a historic escape in the southern English county of Wiltshire. With housing averaging at about £98 per night, the...
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‘I used to be a car dealer but now I work with some of the top bands and artists in the business’
A good promoter can make a venue better through the quality of acts they bring in, as well as helping venues to put on big shows through their own hard work and personality. Chris Hill has been one of the top promoters in the region for the last six years with his company Ace Promotions...
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Channel migrants: Crossings top 10,000 so far this year
25 May 2024 By Bob Dale, BBC News, South East PA Media More than 10,000 people have now crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2024 More than 10,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2024. The figure of 10,170 was reached after the Home Office confirmed 288 people made the crossing...
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Britain’s ‘best’ seaside town for beating the crowds
On the coast of Suffolk just north of the River Alde is the seaside town of Aldeburgh, which has been named one of the “best seaside towns” to beat the crowds in Which?’s 2024 survey. The survey took responses from thousands of Which? members, who highlighted Aldeburgh as a quiet coastal day out. One of...
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Historic British city dubbed one of the ‘top sites in Europe’
Nestled in the valley of the River Avon is the historic city of Bath which is known for its elegant limestone architecture. Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa when they arrived in Britain in AD43, Bath is the only city in the UK designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s “beautifully preserved”...
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Liverpool named UK’s best large city for a break by Which? survey
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Liverpool has been named the best large city in the UK for a short break, according to a Which? survey. In April 2024, the consumer champion surveyed a panel of 3,967 Which? customers about their experiences on UK city...