900-Year Easter Island Statue Mystery Solved
After 900 years, researchers reveal how Easter Island's massive moai statues were moved using rope-rocking method. Discover the ancient secrets of Rapa Nui engineering.
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Elizabeth Line soil creates Essex bird haven
A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.
Budget 2025: Hospitality Industry 'Deeply Concerned'
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.
Fame cuts singers' lives by 5 years, study finds
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die 4.6 years younger than lesser-known peers. Discover why fame itself, not lifestyle, is the toxic factor. Read the shocking findings.
Tourist Tax Introduced for Overnight Stays in England
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.
London Tourist Tax Threatens Hospitality Collapse
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
English Mayors Get Power to Levy Tourist Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives English mayors power to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, sparking hospitality industry backlash over cost of living concerns.
Sadiq Khan granted new powers for London's nightlife
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.
Louis Tomlinson & Zara McDermott's Big Step
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Love Island's Zara McDermott take their romance public at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, plus insider details on their living arrangements.
Americans planned homeless army for island invasion
Two Texas men allegedly plotted to recruit homeless people, invade Caribbean island, and establish sex slave regime. Facing life imprisonment if convicted.
Military base threatens Colombia's Gorgona wildlife haven
A new coastguard station on Colombia's Gorgona Island sparks fears of ecological ruin and militarisation, jeopardising 40 years of conservation success in a biodiversity hotspot.
US men indicted for alleged Haiti coup plot
Two Texas men face federal charges for allegedly plotting a violent coup on Haiti's Gonâve island, planning to use homeless people and commit atrocities. Read the shocking details.
$1bn Loan to Restart Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
The Trump administration announces a $1bn federal loan to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear facility, which will power Microsoft's AI datacenters. Discover the implications for energy and tech.
AI Christmas Market Hoax Leaves Tourists Locked Out
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.
British woman killed in Chilean Patagonia snowstorm
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
British woman dies in Chile blizzard with four tourists
A British woman and four foreign tourists killed in Torres del Paine blizzard. Rescue teams battle extreme weather conditions in Patagonia tragedy. Read the full story.
London Mayor to get power for tourist tax on visitors
Sadiq Khan welcomes powers to implement a London tourist tax, potentially raising £240m annually for city infrastructure. Discover how it would work and what happens next.
London tourism tax could raise £240m annually
London moves closer to implementing tourist levy as Chancellor grants new powers. Discover how the tax could work and its potential £240m economic impact.
Louvre closes gallery over structural safety fears
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana Gallery due to structural issues, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the impact on visitors and renovation plans.
UK Holiday Tax Could Cost Britons £518m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce tourist taxes on hotel and Airbnb stays, potentially costing Britons £518m annually. Industry warns of inflation impact.
Fresh tax raid on hotels and shoppers announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans new tourist taxes and a sugar levy expansion to fill a £20bn fiscal hole. Discover how this impacts your wallet and the high street.
Hayling Island: A Coastal Gem Near London
Discover Hayling Island, a stunning escape less than two hours from London. Explore miles of award-winning beaches, rich history, and world-class water sports for the perfect day trip or weekend.
Major Search for Missing Royal Navy Sailor
A major search is underway off the coast of Ireland for a missing Royal Navy crew member. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue effort. Follow for live updates.
UK woman killed by tornado in Portuguese holiday spot
An 85-year-old British woman has died after a tornado from Storm Claudia hit a hotel in Albufeira, Portugal. Two others were seriously injured and 26 hurt in the severe weather.
Lambeth plans London's first tourist tax
Lambeth Council proposes a 'Love Lambeth Levy' tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local improvements. Discover the debate and potential impact.
Scientist defends sacred Pacific island from logging
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
Tourist's incense mistake burns down Chinese temple pavilion
A sacred temple pavilion in China was completely destroyed by flames after a visitor improperly used incense and candles. No casualties reported, but safety concerns raised.
Dubai's £103k photo fine for tourists revealed
A common tourist habit in Dubai could land you with a £103,000 fine or jail time. Discover the lesser-known laws, from photography to jaywalking, you need to know before you travel.
Bibury travel bans after tourist numbers surge
The Cotswolds village of Bibury, named world's most beautiful by Forbes, introduces permanent coach bans and parking restrictions after residents report physical attacks from overwhelmed tourists.
Winchester's Secret Island Garden Near London
Discover Winchester's hidden tropical paradise just an hour from London. Explore medieval streets, ancient cathedral and secret gardens in England's former capital.
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