‘Breathtaking’ pier named UK’s best despite nearly being destroyed last year
The Victorian pier is beloved by both locals and tourists alike (Picture: Getty Images) Few things are as quintessentially British as a seaside pier. A stroll along the dated wooden decking is a must when visiting any coastal town. Overall, the UK has around 60 piers – most of them built during the second half…
Your rights if Spain and Portugal’s power outage has affected your flight
Ryanair say they’re ‘monitoring’ the situation (Picture: Getty Images) A major power outage affecting Spain, Portugal and parts of France is causing chaos, with traffic lights going dark, phonelines down and entire subway systems grinding to a halt. No reason has been given for the issue, which is also affecting flights in and out of…
Waitrose launches 100 new products and they’re oh-so-middle class
Waitrose is offering a bunch of unnecessary necessities (Picture: Getty Images) The upper echelons of society used to be found at debutante balls and charity polo matches. Now, you need only venture to your local Waitrose. And as summer approaches, the supermarket is catering for the beau monde with a new summer range of 148…
The UK’s remotest train journey costs £16.60 and passes by a unique natural wonder
The UK’s northernmost train journey even has a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Picture: Getty Images) A ‘rail renaissance’ has seen holidaymakers increasingly swapping planes for trains of late, opting for breathtaking views and a slower journey over airports and stress. If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, the UK’s most remote railway…
‘Glitch’ Aldi offer sees entire range slashed to just 9p — here’s how to stock up
Run, don’t walk (Picture: Getty Images) Not quite ready to say goodbye to Easter eggs for another year? Then you might want to head to your nearest Aldi. The budget supermarket is selling all their remaining chocolate eggs for just 9p. In what shoppers are calling the ‘bargain of the century’, the German retailer has…
‘English Mediterranean’ island dubbed the UK’s sunniest place is still overlooked by tourists
Chalky cliffs, shimmering bays and scenic coastal paths await on this UK island (Picture: Sophie-May Williams) You don’t associate azure waters, golden sands, and subtropical microclimates with the UK. Nor do you think of tuning into French radio or spotting dolphins frolicking off the coast. But for the 140,000 residents on the Isle of Wight,…
I went to Pride at the North Pole — even Santa’s an ally
Rovaniemi is the fourth stop on Calum McSwiggan’s journey to Pride on seven continents (Picture: Calum McSwiggan/Metro) The cold bites at my toes as I try to navigate the darkness, the temperature plummeting into negative double digits as I weave through snow-dusted trees. It’s the first night of Arctic Pride, and, according to the map,…
‘Double bagging’ is rife on London’s tube network and commuters are livid
Double baggers occupy two seats instead of one (Picture: Getty Images) You’re in a huff as you hurry through a sea of commuters onto a packed Circle Line train, praying you won’t be late for work (again). You look around for a seat and, in typical fashion, they’re all occupied – but not by people.…
On the outskirts of Palma, I found the secret to the perfect city break
Palma, the lively capital of Mallorca, is fabulously versatile (Picture: Getty Images) Search for city break tips and the top result is invariably something about booking central accommodation. But what if I told you the best city break I’ve had in a long time involved staying outside the city walls? Palma, the lively capital of…
Deep in Canada’s wilderness, I got a glimpse into another life
Northern British Columbia has none of Quebec’s culture, but it has plenty to offer (Picture: Getty Images) A wild grizzly bear stands 40 metres away as I crouch behind a fallen tree, watching it chow down on some grass. Am I to be the next course? Or merely a Brit abroad, irritating this magnificent animal…
