The ‘bucketlist’ UK town that had starring role in iconic 00s TV show
People say the town is a ‘bucketlist’ destination (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Next week the Prince and Princess of Wales will be heading to the Isle of Mull, off Scotland’s west coast for a two-day visit. The trip happens to coincide with the couple’s 14th wedding anniversary, which seems serendipitous as the couple first met in…
UK’s most ‘walkable’ city is a creative seaside hub one hour from London
Locals and tourists alike love this spot on the south coast (Picture: Getty Images) As many European hotspots continue to battle overtourism — from Venice doubling its controversial tourist tax to Barcelona announcing a new tourist zone — there’s never been a better time to plan holidays closer to home. Thankfully, the UK is bursting…
Huge UK theme park is scrapping entry fees – but you’ll need to grab tickets fast
The deal is only available for two days (Picture: Drayton Manor) Theme parks have long been a go-to choice for a family day out. But they’re not exactly cheap. Even if you manage to get a discount on tickets, once you factor in travel, food, and overpriced teddies from the gift shop, a family of…
‘Unreal’ BBQ chain owned by UK pub to open 10 new restaurants in 2025
One Southern-inspired fast food chain has big plans for 2025 (Picture: Hickory’s Smokehouse) Serving up burger stacks, steaks, and gooey mac and cheese, an American-inspired BBQ chain branded ‘unreal’ is opening 10 new branches across the UK in 2025. The first Hickory’s Smokehouse opened in 2010, born out of a US road trip that saw…
Kevin Costner’s new mystery woman revealed after Jennifer Lopez dating reports
Kevin Costner’s new mystery woman has been revealed after he was linked to newly single Jennifer Lopez
I adore this UK seaside town – despite people calling it a ‘dump’
Blackpool’s charm may have faded, but 20 million visitors still flock there every year (Picture: Getty Images) In the second installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Jessica Hamilton makes the case for Blackpool, a town described as grotty, tacky, and the ‘land that time forgot’. Suggesting a trip to Blackpool to people who have never…
‘Flying without the riff raff’ — Travellers react to new ‘glamourous’ UK airline
Global Airlines is set to launch its first flight very soon (Picture: Global Airlines) A new UK airline says it is preparing for its maiden voyage from Glasgow to New York. The start-up claims not to be an ordinary airline, pledging to put the ‘glam’ back into flying, and ‘bring back the golden age of…
GMA’s Will Reeve confesses how star-studded night out ‘ruined’ fiancée’s birthday: ‘Didn’t go so great’
GMA’s Will Reeve and Amanda Dublin’s courtside date took a turn. But their love story is still a slam dunk.
The Last of Us: fans asking same question after ‘devastating’ episode two
The Last of Us episode two left fans horrified – and asking questions about a highly significant new character
McDonald’s is bringing back ‘10/10’ discontinued menu item and three other fan-favourites
McDonald’s is switching up its menu again (Picture: McDonald’s) It’s that time of the month again folks, new Maccies menu time and diehard fans will be pleased with this one. That’s because the fast food chain is bringing back not one, not two, but FOUR fan-favourite items to the UK from May 7 — including…
