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UK rail passengers boosted by key ticket rule change
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (319+ words) ‘This is a simple, common sense change that puts passengers first,’ said the rail minister Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will soon be able to use different operators free of charge under new measures by the Department for Transport…...
LONGBOAT CELEBRATES BRITAIN AND LONDON ON NEW ELECTRONIC ALBUM PROUD OF MY POSTCODE
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (531+ words) Longboat announces the forthcoming release of Proud of My Postcode, a new all-electronic album inspired by Britain, London and the experience of seeing the country through the eyes of an American musician who has made the UK an increasingly important…...
Tourist tax risks creating 'uneven playing field"
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (656+ words) The owner of a holiday park in Derbyshire has voiced concern over the prospect of a tourist tax being introduced for visits to the county. It was confirmed on Thursday that regional mayors are set to gain new powers to…...
Aberdeen EasyJet passenger called 'legend' as he steps in at airport
1+ day, 16+ min ago (1053+ words) Kurtis at the easyJet helpdesk(Image: Kennedy News and Media) An easyJet passenger from Aberdeen has been hailed as a hero after stepping in as airport chaos led to flights being cancelled. Kurtis Toy was meant to jet off to…...
You don't need airline status to get into airport lounges - here's how
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (776+ words) Airports have a way of testing our patience. Between the snaking security line and the $9 bottled water, they can leave travellers feeling exhausted before their plane even leaves the ground. So it's no wonder that economy travellers gaze longingly at…...
Why a Scottish Highlands loch is the ultimate UK family staycation
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (1179+ words) With increased travel costs and global uncertainties, it's hardly surprising that UK staycations are on the rise. And while many families might find themselves travelling down to the southern shores of Cornwall and Devon, there's a lot to be said…...
£1 bus fares for young people in Wales extended to March 2027
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (481+ words) Wales’ £1 bus fare scheme for young people has been extended until March 2027 after more than nine million journeys were made using the discounted tickets. The scheme offers £1 single fares and £3 day tickets to people aged between five and 21, helping young…...
England’s tourist tax: What hotel operators need to know
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (1588+ words) England’s proposed tourist levy could leave hotels navigating different rates, rules and costs across the country. English mayors and other local leaders are set to gain powers to introduce percentage-based levies on overnight stays. For hotels, the result could be…...
Scottish 'heritage wonderland' tells story of once world-leading industry
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (1310+ words) It's a "community asset and social enterprise at heart" that attracted 145,500 visitors in the last year. The managing director of the Scottish "heritage wonderland" helps tell the story of a crucial area in the country's history. Jen Howard Coombes said:…...
NATS chaos leaves travel insurance gaps exposed
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (419+ words) More than 330,000 passengers were affected by the National Air Traffic Services failure that disrupted UK aviation on September 8 and 9, according to trade body Airlines UK, which put the breakdown at over 155,000 passengers facing cancelled flights and around 180,000 experiencing delays. That…...