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Richard Morecroft’s surname yields the anagram ‘comforter’, which is only right
Oct 16, 2026

Richard Morecroft’s surname yields the anagram ‘comforter’, which is only right

There are many reasons everyone loved the late newsreader and quiz show host.


You don’t need to see my bank account to know I’m truly middle class
Oct 16, 2026

You don’t need to see my bank account to know I’m truly middle class

Being middle class is more a matter of attitude than cash. Let me show you.


Oct 16, 2026

Lufthansa’s Final A346 Flight Marks the End of an Aviation Love Story

Lufthansa’s quirky plane, with its extra-long fuselage, four engines and restrooms down a flight of stairs, has a devoted following. Now, the carrier, one of few still flying the model, is taking it out of service.


Think politeness can’t get you an upgrade? Think again
Oct 16, 2026

Think politeness can’t get you an upgrade? Think again

A loud passenger angrily complained about his entertainment screen not working, so my son offered to switch seats.


Stuck on what to do with the kids over half-term? These are the best places to head to across Britain, from haunted castles to autumn trails... and exactly how much they'll cost your family
Oct 16, 2026

Stuck on what to do with the kids over half-term? These are the best places to head to across Britain, from haunted castles to autumn trails... and exactly how much they'll cost your family

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, expect ghoulish goings-on around Britain. Here we round up the best things to do across the UK...


Cook Islands Named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year
Oct 16, 2026

Cook Islands Named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year

The World Travel Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through voting by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide. “This award reflects the hard work of everyone across our tourism sector, from accommodation providers and tour operators to our airline partners. Above all, it recognises our people, whose warm hospitality makes the Cook Islands what it is.


CHIEF 2026 ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
Oct 16, 2026

CHIEF 2026 ANNOUNCES SPEAKER LINEUP FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) today announced the speakers confirmed to date for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). Hospitality professionals from across the region will gather at CHIEF to address the business decisions and opportunities that matter most today and take home insights they can apply within their own organizations. Taking place Nov. 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort, CHIEF 2026 features more than 50 speakers across 24 sessions, with more to be announced.


Off the rails! The world's weirdest trains, from upside-down carriages to a bus that transforms into a locomotive
Oct 16, 2026

Off the rails! The world's weirdest trains, from upside-down carriages to a bus that transforms into a locomotive

Slow down and travel by train - and skip the boring experience by opting for one of the world's most out-of-the-ordinary railway journeys.


2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante review: Track test
Oct 16, 2026

2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante review: Track test

Lamborghini's mission to defy physics continues with the Urus SE Performante, a premium family SUV with an appetite for racetracks.


Britain's best hotel isn't a grand country retreat but an ugly 1960s tower - so what puts it at the top of the rankings? We check in to find out...
Oct 16, 2026

Britain's best hotel isn't a grand country retreat but an ugly 1960s tower - so what puts it at the top of the rankings? We check in to find out...

Tripadvisor has named the Royal Lancaster London the UK's top hotel - but can this 1960s tower overlooking Hyde Park really live up to the hype?


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