London's 'Most Naff' Attraction Sees 2.5 Million Visitors Weekly
Leicester Square is branded London's 'most naff' tourist trap, yet hosts 2.5 million visitors weekly. Discover its scathing review, surprising history, and better local alternatives.
Leicester Square is branded London's 'most naff' tourist trap, yet hosts 2.5 million visitors weekly. Discover its scathing review, surprising history, and better local alternatives.
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
A writer explains his deliberate choice to not teach his children about Santa Claus, fearing the 'moral economy' of Christmas that judges parents by spending. With 1 in 3 UK families struggling, he calls for honesty over festive fantasy.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
The Telegraph has ranked Leicester Square as one of Europe's top 10 'most naff' attractions. Discover why this London hotspot is a sensory overload and find better alternatives for your trip.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
Abbey Road DLR station in East London has put up a sign for tourists searching for the famous Beatles crossing. Find out why they end up in Newham and how to get to the real site.
The ACCC takes HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court, alleging over 100,000 customers were misled by difficult-to-cancel subscriptions. Read the full details.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Three tourists have died and one is missing after a huge wave swept them from a natural pool in Tenerife. Emergency services continue search efforts.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
At least 23 people have died in a devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. The state's chief minister has ordered an urgent inquiry into the tragedy. Read the latest updates.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including several tourists. The chief minister has ordered a full inquiry.
American writer Walter Meyer declares Newcastle Upon Tyne superior to European hotspots like Barcelona and Prague, praising its friendly locals and hidden gems. Discover why this UK city won him over.
A 34-year-old British tourist was stabbed in the arm during a fight outside a popular Phuket beach club. Police are reviewing CCTV as safety concerns grow following a series of tourist incidents. Read the latest.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
Discover the top Christmas carol services in London for 2025. From free concerts at St Paul's to candlelit events at the Royal Albert Hall, find your perfect festive outing.
A major sea and air search is underway for a tourist who fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of Tenerife. Spanish authorities are leading the rescue operation.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A British mother-of-three faces 50 years in US prison after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate £30,000 wine theft from a Virginia restaurant while posing as an event planner.
English mayors gain power to impose tourist taxes on overnight stays. Discover how much revenue this could generate and which cities are embracing the change.
The UK's Autumn Budget offers little relief for the struggling hospitality sector, with no VAT cuts and a business rates reduction described as 'too little, too late'. Industry leaders fear widespread closures.
The government announces a new visitor levy for England, allowing mayors to charge for overnight stays to fund local transport and tourism infrastructure. Discover the impact.
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to fix a critical flaw in the budget that penalises young people transitioning from benefits to work. Urgent reform needed to support Britain's youth.