Travel
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Primrose Valley could open for this holiday week under new plans
Thousands more holidaymakers could descend on the Yorkshire coast in winter under plans to open one of the country’s biggest holiday parks a month earlier.
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Main road connecting York city centre to Outer Ring Road to close for resurfacing
City of York Council said Heworth Green, which connects the city centre with parts of Monks Cross and the A1237 Outer Ring Road, will be shut from 7pm on Monday October 26 to 5am on Thursday, October 29, or until the resurfacing works are completed, whichever is earlier.
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Three of the ‘best pubs for a pint in England’ are in York and North Yorkshire
If there’s something York can do well – its a pub and a pint. And the Big 7 Travel magazine seem to agree with us, as several Yorkshire watering holes feature in their 30 Best Pubs for a Pint in England list. One of them is right here in...
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Yorkshire road named among UK’s most haunted with reports of werewolf creature
A STRETCH of road in Yorkshire has been named among the most haunted in the UK
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Festive fun at Bramham Park with Christmas market and house tours
Bramham Park is gearing up for Christmas, with a new market and house tours.
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Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward southwestern and west-central Mexico's Pacific coast
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Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024
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Primrose Valley could open for this holiday week under new plans
Thousands more holidaymakers could descend on the Yorkshire coast in winter under plans to open one of the country’s biggest holiday parks a month earlier.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around York this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.
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Main road connecting York city centre to Outer Ring Road to close for resurfacing
City of York Council said Heworth Green, which connects the city centre with parts of Monks Cross and the A1237 Outer Ring Road, will be shut from 7pm on Monday October 26 to 5am on Thursday, October 29, or until the resurfacing works are completed, whichever is earlier.
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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian brothers and US friend in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
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British travellers warned to avoid scam websites offering Etias visa waiver
The rollout of the EU's new Etias visa waiver has been delayed, but fake websites offering the service are catching out British travellers.
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Southern California homes engulfed in flames as multiple fast-moving fires rage
Many Southern California cities experienced coastal erosion from extreme flooding last week
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El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming
Rivers swollen by El Niño rains have flooded parts of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, driving thousands of people from their homes
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US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued at least 16 people floating in the Pacific Ocean and is searching for others following a vessel in distress call off Mexico’s Baja California coast
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Railway crossing in York set to close for maintenance works
City of York Council said the Common Road level crossing outside Strensall will be closed to vehicles from 11.20pm on Monday October 26, until 5.45am the next morning.
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Where roads in Germany will see major traffic this weekend
Anyone planning a road trip this weekend may need extra patience as major congestion is expected across Germany due to autumn holiday traffic and on-going roadworks.
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Center Parcs Scottish Borders reaches milestone as A7 junction opens
A new junction on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk has been completed to provide access to the planned Center Parcs Scottish Borders holiday village.
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The unlikely history spot where 'proper' Sunday roasts sell out every week
Discover the Teesside museum café where homemade Sunday roasts are selling out fast.
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Free Halloween potion trail to launch in Harrogate this half term
A free Halloween trail will invite families to hunt for magical ingredients across Harrogate town centre this half term.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Where to watch the Yorkshire Marathon this weekend
The Yorkshire marathon festival this month – but where’s the best place to watch and cheer on over 10,000 participants? Taking place this Sunday 18 October, the festival features the Altra Yorkshire Marathon, Altra 10 Mile and Marathon...
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Major North Yorkshire road closed both ways after serious crash
Skipton Road in North Yorkshire has been closed following a serious crash.
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Hot, windy weather stoke brush fires spark in Southern California, power turned off for many
Several brush fires are burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to some evacuations and caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Chile's president makes first state visit to Bolivia in 71 years as region shifts right
Chile’s president is in Bolivia for the first state visit by a Chilean leader in more than seven decades
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European country hikes taxes on guilty pleasures despite outcry
Beer and still wine will be left untouched
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Tasmanian ferry crew in pay dispute over illness-stricken voyage from Scotland
Spirit of Tasmania V crew fell ill with shigella during its Scotland-to-Australia voyage, sparking a pay dispute now before Australia’s Fair Work Commission.
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Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight
Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.
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Fall foliage tracker: New England having 'elite' year with 'majestic' views elsewhere
New England had adequate rain through the spring and summer, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall
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Video. Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Video. Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.
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My experience: Taking a tour inside Harrogate's newest luxury apartments
“So much of Harrogate’s life has flowed through this three-storey, brick and stone-built Victorian edifice“
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
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Where to celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in Germany in 2026
The festival that transforms Kolkata every autumn has long since found a home in Germany. Here's what Durga Puja is all about, and where you can join celebrations around the country this year.
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County Durham maize maze to become a 'terrifying' Halloween night trail
Thorpe Farm Centre’s County Durham maize maze returns as a terrifying Halloween Scare Nights trail from October 29-31, with family sessions and food.
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Bright lights and thumping music fill High Street as Yarm Fair kicks off
Screaming thrill seekers, bright lights, and thumping music filled the air in Yarm last night as the fair rolled back into town.
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Skipton Road closed in both directions after car overturns
Skipton Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions following a serious collision this morning (Friday).
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance
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From fuel pumps to hot tubs: County Durham's relaxing spa near the A66 in old garage
A former petrol station near Barnard Castle has been transformed into The Garage Spa, an award-winning County Durham retreat with a unique motoring-themed twist.
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Motorists warned of heavy traffic along major North Yorkshire roads
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic along a main road the A661 Wetherby Road from the Kestrel Roundabout to Forest Lane, near Harrogate.
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Northern and Trans Pennine train journeys in North East stopped for entire weekend
Railway lines between Middlesbrough and Saltburn will be closed for an entire weekend while engineering work takes place, Northern Trains said.
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New North East bus route links Darlington with airport and retail park
A new direct bus service linking Darlington, Teesside Park and Teesside International Airport has launched across the Tees Valley.
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Major North Yorkshire road closed both ways after serious crash
Skipton Road in North Yorkshire has been closed following a serious crash.
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Motorists warned of heavy traffic along major North Yorkshire roads
Motorists are being warned of heavy traffic along a main road the A661 Wetherby Road from the Kestrel Roundabout to Forest Lane, near Harrogate.
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Railway crossing in York set to close for maintenance works
City of York Council said the Common Road level crossing outside Strensall will be closed to vehicles from 11.20pm on Monday October 26, until 5.45am the next morning.
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Heat, scarce snow melting away Slovenia's Alpine glaciers. One is still standing
Drop by drop, Slovenia is losing its ice
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UK temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather may return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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Flash floods destroy villages in central Nepal
Landslide blocks river and triggers downstream flooding, while summer temperatures persist in Portugal
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Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport
Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
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York Restaurant Week deal: our £20 bargain right next to York Minster
A visit to 22 Yards showed exactly why York Restaurant Week remains one of the city's best bargains