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As winter looms and the countdown to Christmas has begun, for many the thought of mulled wine, bratwürst and mince pies comes to mind. Cities burst into colour at Christmas as markets take over the streets. Starting in the 15th century in Germany, the Christmas market has taken over and …

easyJet Holidays is launching a limited number of package holidays in a new £99 collection, following new data revealing Brits are increasingly searching for great value deals this year. 60 flight and hotel packages to some of Europe and North Africa’s most luxurious and sought-after destinations will be launched by …

A tourist returning from Bali has triggered a health alert in Western Australian after officials discovered the traveller had visited a hotel and shops while infected with measles. The Department of Health issued a statewide alert on Wednesday after the tourist, who has not been named, was admitted to a …

… North America's oldest steamship – and one of only three active Royal Mail Ships – still plies the largest of the region's 1,600-odd lakes. Source link

Casterton and the kelpies are now inseparable, and the money generated by auctions and fairs has helped the community no end. But did the town need saving? The location is wonderful, an asset all its own: tucked into a rich valley on the Glenelg river, halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, …

To cut a long story short is a phrase that reeks of a lack of self-confidence. However, when I tell you that I am cutting this story short, it is because brevity is required. So how to summarise the administrative passport and Royal Mail hell the past 5 months have …

A man from North East Somerset says he was “humiliated” and “ridiculed” at Bristol Airport recently after his restricted mobility left him unable to respond to a security officer’s requests quickly. The passenger, who was due to fly to Ibiza on holiday with his wife, said that while going through …

With King Charles’ Coronation less than two weeks away on May 6, Britain is gearing up for an almighty celebration. Here we present the weird, wacky and wonderful ways in which the country’s tourism industry is honouring the historic event – and giving tourists the royal treatment. Royal-inspired undertakings range …

Lovethesales.com, one of the country’s biggest online sales websites, said there had already been significant bargains available in the run up to Christmas, with more expected over the January sales period. Mark Solomon, from lovethesales.com, said: “We have seen a large number of retailers launch Christmas deals early this year, …

Strikes are planned in the UK this month by rail workers, passport control officers, and in Royal Mail. Source link