Travel
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From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on
Mohammed Saber and his family rely on a solar kit for electricity at the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack they call home at a camp for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast
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Two charming places 30 miles from Bradford perfect for a chilled-out 'quietcation'
A quiet retreat might not be as far away as you think.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strike - Praise for 'constructive approach' taken
The airport said the decision provides reassurance for thousands of passengers due to travel over the coming days.
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California coastal homes battered and bruised after weekend of intense waves and flooding
Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected
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Yarm High Street to close for five hours tonight as fair arrives in town
Yarm High Street is set to close for five hours tonight as the fair arrives in town. Here are the full details of all the road closures this week.
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Travel: Poland’s port city where WW2 and Solidarity history come alive
GDANSK is both fascinating and beautiful.
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Nursery in village near York celebrates Ofsted success
Muddy Boots Nursery in Wilberfoss is celebrating after achieving Strong Standard gradings across all six areas in its latest Ofsted inspection. The nature-led nursery has been praised for its care, supportive team and commitment – and it’s...
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PICTURES - North Yorkshire garden to showcase ethereal autumn displays
A North Yorkshire garden is preparing to host a three-day celebration of all things autumn.
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Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes almost 300 homes
Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung with conditions described as worst in a decade with wildlife also badly hit
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Luxury resort launches new Yorkshire-themed adventure golf course
Harrogate-based Rudding Park has unveiled The Great Yorkshire Golf Adventure.
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Netflix secures 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra
The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to take place across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three special centenary celebration matches also set to be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Possible Camera Mounts Discovered in Women’s Restrooms at HWR Berlin
Velcro strips were found attached to the underside of sanitary bag dispensers in the cubicles. Velcro strips were found in the womens bathroom at HWR Berlin, the same type that had been used several months ago to attach cameras in women's restrooms on the campus.
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What Deutsche Bahn's new 2027 timetable means for passengers
Deutsche Bahn's next winter timetable for long-distance trains, includes new direct routes to Italian cities and a super-fast service between Hamburg and Munich. Here's all the updates travellers in Germany should know.
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Scottish founder launches free app to help plan UK hill and mountain trips
The free Hillcast app brings UK hill weather forecasts, walking routes and parking information together for 2,000+ summits across Scotland, England and Wales.
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Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry
Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds
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PICTURES - North Yorkshire garden to showcase ethereal autumn displays
A North Yorkshire garden is preparing to host a three-day celebration of all things autumn.
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Crash close to North Yorkshire village with one person trapped in vehicle
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to the A661 in the area of Spofforth, near Harrogate, at 9.02pm yesterday (Monday, October 12).
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Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind
Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers: Porto was voted Europe's most welcoming city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers' ranking.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes stepson says explorer is ‘very lonely’ and calls for visits
Famous adventurer, 82, has not been seen in public for two years
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BA flight forced to turn back to Gatwick over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
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Well-reviewed TripAdvisor restaurant seeks changes in North Yorkshire town
A popular Sunday lunch spot in Scarborough has applied for permission to offer al fresco dining.
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Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant and cocktail bar hires Michelin-recognised chef
The Voyage of Buck in the capital’s West End has hired Gorgie native Nathan Graham to lead the venue’s kitchen team.
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Environmentalists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration
Climate activists in South Africa have picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent
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Crash close to North Yorkshire village with one person trapped in vehicle
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough were called to the A661 in the area of Spofforth, near Harrogate, at 9.02pm yesterday (Monday, October 12).
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Father and daughter to tackle 29,031ft Everest climb in North East shopping centre
Georgia Sybenga and dad David Fairlamb will take on an Everest-height challenge inside Newcastle's Eldon Square.
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Well-reviewed TripAdvisor restaurant seeks changes in North Yorkshire town
A popular Sunday lunch spot in Scarborough has applied for permission to offer al fresco dining.
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Dumfries hotel named best in South of Scotland ahead of national awards
Dumfries' Cairndale Hotel and Spa has won Best Hotel at the South of Scotland Thistle Awards and will compete in the national finals in November.
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New scheme to improve access to the Yorkshire Dales for urban communities
A partnership is giving city residents the chance to explore the great outdoors through visits to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Tragedy as retired County Durham couple die in campervan blaze on holiday in France
A County Durham couple died after a fire broke out in their campervan while they were on holiday in France, an inquest heard.
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Jet2 launches summer 2028 programme from Leeds Bradford with 50 destinations
Jet2 has put its summer 2028 programme on sale from Leeds Bradford Airpor, with flights and holidays to 50 destinations, and almost two million seats.
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Man in Italy rescued after more than 26 hours trapped in cave
Luca Olmetto, 31, was exploring the Gorroppeddu cave in central-eastern Sardinia on Sunday when a rock collapse left him stuck about 10m below the surface
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Diwali celebrations and Halloween adventures planned across Bradford
DIWALI celebrations, lantern parade and Halloween tours are lighting up the half-term holiday
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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states
Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia
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York attraction speaks out on security plans and tourism ‘challenges’
The manager of a major York attraction has spoken out about its plans for new security measures and challenges facing the city’s tourism industry. Mark Mattinson, York Dungeon’s general manager, said the installation of a security fence in...
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Jet2 launches summer 2028 programme from Leeds Bradford with 50 destinations
Jet2 has put its summer 2028 programme on sale from Leeds Bradford Airpor, with flights and holidays to 50 destinations, and almost two million seats.
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Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds flight to Australia
Boeing 787 sent for ‘deep clean’ after bugs found in cabin
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Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rate
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Driver freed after crash in North Yorkshire village
Fire crews from Harrogate and Knaresborough rescued a trapped driver following a collision on the A661 last night.
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BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.
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Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño
El Niño and other factors have combined to turbocharge the central and eastern Pacific hurricane region to record activity
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Portugal begins high-speed rail construction between Lisbon and Porto
“Alongside the new Lisbon airport, high-speed rail lines represent the largest infrastructure projects the country will undertake this century," Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal's minister of infrastructure and housing, said. #EuropeNews
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Man rescued from cave on Sardinia after being trapped by rockslide for 26 hours
Luca Olmetto was trapped roughly 10 metres below ground in the Gorroppeddu cave in the Urzulei mountain range
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Thousands gather on the streets of North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Crowds gathered in Scarborough on Sunday (October 11) for the return of the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10K, along with 5K and fun runs.
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CrossCountry to add eight Voyager trains and 60,000 seats a week
CrossCountry will add eight Voyager trains from early 2027, creating more seats, reducing crowding and improving reliability on routes across Great Britain.
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Major York attraction speaks out on security plans and tourism 'challenges'
The manager of a major York attraction has spoken out about its plans for new security measures and challenges facing the local tourism industry.
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Harrogate 'Glow Ride' to highlight women's cycling safety
A Glow Ride will take place in Harrogate this month to highlight the need for safer streets for women to cycle.
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Major York attraction speaks out on security plans and tourism 'challenges'
The manager of a major York attraction has spoken out about its plans for new security measures and challenges facing the local tourism industry.
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Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada
The National Weather Service has issued more flood watches and is warning of more showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Southwest after the remnants of tropical storm Rachel caused severe flooding in Nevada over the weekend
