Month: December 2018

Gatwick airport delays – LIVE: Hunt for mysterious drone pilots intensifies as hundreds of flights scheduled by bosses | The Independent LiveUpdated Friday 21 December 2018 07:27 Gatwick airport has re-opened for a “limited” number of flights following a full day of cancellations due to drone flights over the runway. Bosses have warned that passengers should
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(CNN) — Striking an imposing and impressive figure on the edge of the River Danube in the heart of Budapest, Hungary’s Parliament building is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture in the world today. Ranked among TripAdvisor’s top 15 landmarks, this architectural marvel proved more popular than London’s Big
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Newmarket Holidays is a highly respected independent tour operator, having won the British Travel Awards for the best large escorted tours holiday company for three consecutive years. The company prides itself on its customer service, commitment to affordable holidays and vast array of stunning destinations. From exclusive theatre breaks in New York to escorted tours
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(CNN) — Bigger, busier, longer, safer … but not faster. This was another record-breaking year for aviation. In 2018, we flew more, but safety records were higher than ever. The world’s longest flight relaunched, between Singapore and New York, and the first ever direct flight took place between Australia and the UK. We got excited
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Gatwick airport drone delays – live: Travel chaos as unidentified devices ground Christmas flights | The Independent LiveUpdated Thursday 20 December 2018 08:16 News > UK > Home News Runway shut for second time in hours after drones spotted nearby Flights have been grounded at Gatwick airport following reports of drones nearby ( PA )
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photo credit: GettyGetty Whether they’re contemplating colleges, cars or communities, Americans are hooked on ratings and rankings: “safest,” “best value,” “most walkable” or other distinctions that makes one choice more desirable than another. With life expectancy in the US actually declining, obesity rates at an all-time high and more than 100 million Americans living with diabetes or
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(CNN) — You’ve just spent a barrel of cash on it, but is that very expensive whisky actually good to drink? With experts warning that a third of rare Scotch whiskies tested in a laboratory have been found to be fake, it could leave a bitter aftertaste. Twenty-one of 55 whiskies analyzed — estimated to
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An expert guide to the top castle hotels in Scotland, including the best for loch and mountain views, rich history, dog-friendly services, spas and fine dining, in locations including Loch Lomond, Loch Fyne, the Isle of Mull and Trossachs National Park. Inverlochy Castle, Fort Willam, Highlands Queen Victoria said she ‘never saw a lovelier or
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Northern Rail services will be disrupted by staff strikes on consecutive Saturdays throughout December. This latest round of industrial action started on Saturday 25 August.  The strikes, which have been confirmed by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, are part of an ongoing dispute over the role of train guards and rail safety.  This will be the
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(CNN) — Set in Singapore, this year’s box office hit “Crazy Rich Asians” may be part of the reason why the vibrant island city-state in Asia with a population of 5.5 million seems to have suddenly become a must-visit destination. According to the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore saw around 17.4 million visitors in 2017, and
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