Eurostar's Ashford exit creates 'ghost town'
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Virgin Atlantic has secured a landmark $745m loan from Apollo, using its prized Heathrow landing slots as collateral. The funds will upgrade aircraft and reduce debt. Discover the details.
Serbia establishes joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and bypassing regulations. Discover the controversial deal.
A vast weak spot in Earth's magnetic field over the South Atlantic has grown by nearly half the size of Europe since 2014, new research reveals. Discover what this means for satellites and our planet.
Gisella Cardia, a self-proclaimed mystic, is set for trial over claims a Virgin Mary statue wept blood, allegedly defrauding pilgrims of €365,000. Discover the full story.
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
Salman Iftikhar's 15-month sentence for threatening to gang rape a Virgin Atlantic crew member is increased to over four years after public outcry. Read the full story.
A grieving widower was forced to repeatedly explain his wife's death to Virgin Media for months while overpaying for broadband. Read his story and the company's apology.
Scientists confirm Hurricane Melissa's record-breaking intensity directly linked to human-caused climate change, signalling a dangerous new era for Atlantic weather systems.
The Catholic Church has formally clarified that Mary cannot be called 'Co-Redeemer', shutting down a long-running theological debate about the Virgin Mary's role in salvation.
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is in advanced talks to transform Kent's abandoned Ashford International station into a vibrant new transport and business hub, potentially creating thousands of jobs.
Escape the tourist trail and uncover the raw, untamed beauty of County Donegal - Ireland's northwestern gem where dramatic cliffs, Gaelic culture and warm hospitality await.
Everything you need to know about when and where to watch the second episode of the chilling Pennywise prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, including UK release times and streaming platform information.
Discover how Norse Atlantic Airways' premium economy cabin offers luxury comfort at a fraction of the price of major competitors on transatlantic routes.
A remarkable conservation project on a Northumberland river is helping Atlantic salmon overcome man-made obstacles, offering hope for this endangered species.
Virgin Atlantic makes travel history with groundbreaking non-stop flights from Heathrow to Barbados, cutting journey times and offering luxury Caribbean access.
Virgin Trains clears crucial regulatory hurdle to launch rival Eurostar services through the Channel Tunnel, promising more choice and competitive fares for passengers travelling between London and Europe.
Virgin Trains could make a sensational comeback to UK railways with ambitious plans to operate services from London to key destinations, challenging current operators and promising enhanced passenger experience.
Groundbreaking satellite deal will bring reliable 4G and 5G to remote British communities, bridging the digital divide across the countryside.
Virgin Group has officially confirmed plans to launch a high-speed rail service competing directly with Eurostar, promising more choice and competitive fares for Channel crossings by 2030.
Virgin Trains announces ambitious plan to break Eurostar's 30-year cross-Channel monopoly with new Temple Mills depot, promising more competition and choice for travellers.
Former US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet in South Korea for critical trade negotiations that could reshape international commerce and economic stability.
Donald Trump makes unexpected intervention in US-South Korea relations during Seoul visit, drawing sharp criticism from Biden administration and raising concerns about diplomatic protocol breaches.