Amazing videos reveal one of Britain’s best ‘office’ views: Cab footage lets viewers experience a Pendolino journey from London to Glasgow from the driver’s point of view The footage is split into an eight-part series called Tales From The Tracks The vignettes were made using a cab camera on the 12.10pm from Euston It took … Read more
Photographer Gabor Nagy spends months researching Iceland’s most eye-catching spots on Google Earth and then days driving and hiking its mountain roads to reach them – and snap them. As his incredible pictures of the country’s epic landscape show – the graft pays off. He has captured Europe’s second-largest glacier, a breathtaking ‘bleeding’ volcanic crater and … Read more
British Airways has begun reopening its swanky lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5 and has released images of the coronavirus measures that have been put in place in one of them – Galleries First. The pictures show staff in masks serving customers as well as plastic protection screens at reception desks. BA is reopening its lounges … Read more
American Airlines to move Heathrow flight operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5 from July 7, with qualifying passengers able to use British Airways’ swanky lounges First-class passengers will be able to check-in at BA’s exclusive ‘First Wing’ American’s check-in desks will be located in Zone C for business and economy American will be operating … Read more
Japan launches new 223mph bullet train that can ‘escape’ to safety in the event of an earthquake The N700S serves the Tokaido Shinkansen line, which connects Tokyo with Osaka and Kobe It became the world’s first high-speed line when the first bullet trains began running on it on October 1, 1964 The train has an … Read more
Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of more than 60 quarantine-exempt countries. France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia and Greece are among the popular destinations that Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self-isolate on their return. Here we look at the best travel routes and accommodation … Read more
We are now free to enjoy a holiday in France without the prospect of two weeks’ quarantine on our return. But where to go to escape crowded beaches and tourist hot spots? Why not try France’s little-known islands and hideaways, which offer a secluded and relaxing break… Grande-Ile, Normandy A little slice of heaven: Grande-Ile is … Read more
Book me in: Exploring the Yorkshire locations in The Secret Garden, a classic that brings the magnificent moors to life Yorkshire’s moors are arguably at their most memorable in The Secret Garden A film version of the book starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters is out next month The 300-acre Duncombe Park is used as the … Read more
Want to glam up your outdoor space? These quick-fix ideas will bring you instant sunshine… whatever the weather Patio party Turn up the heat with punchy colours, clashing patterns and full-on foliage. An instant vibrant oasis Create relaxed lounging stations around the garden with large cushions and side tables that double up as seating areas. Beach … Read more
How do you turn one of the worst things that could happen into a positive? For TV presenter Sophie Morgan, left paraplegic after a car crash, her mother Carol’s can-do attitude was inspirational Sophie with mum Carol in 2011 Sophie’s story TV presenter and disability rights campaigner Sophie Morgan, 35, lives in London For a … Read more