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Parts of the UK have woken to blizzard conditions today (Image: Alex Evans) Heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions have brought much of the UK to a standstill this morning, with several parts of northern England and Scotland seeing several centimetres of settled snow. Blizzard conditions set in across Yorkshire including Leeds on Saturday morning, with … Read more

Comedian Matt Forde was left worried he was “committing treason” by making a joke about the King. (Image: Getty) During the 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall, the political satirist Matt Forde appeared to amuse . Matt, who is known for his impressions, joked about unfounded claims the US President-elect repeatedly made during the campaign … Read more

British Gas, OVO and Octopus Energy sending cash to families struggling with energy bills (Image: GETTY/OCTOPUS) Struggling , , and customers are set to receive more financial support this winter with bills following talks with the Government. The three companies have pledged a combined £120million as part of a broader £500million commitment from energy suppliers … Read more

Rachel Reeves: she’s got the wrong things growing, and the right things shrinking (Image: Getty) Energy bills, consumer price inflation, mortgage rates, government borrowing, public sector spending and our tax bills are going up, up, up. And it will get even worse next April when Budget tax hikes come into force. At the same time, … Read more

The incredible new £3.4bn bridge connecting two major cities in different countries. (Image: Getty) connecting the and is set to open in 2025, linking Detroit in Michigan to Windsor in Ontario.  will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and the fifth-longest in the world.   will have six lanes, with room for future expansion … Read more

Brienz is at risk of a horrifying rockslide (Image: Keystone/ Gian Ehrenzeller) Residents in a picture-perfect small village are living in fear of being buried under rocks and are being forced to flee their homes. Those living in the of Brienz, renowned for its 18th-century wooden chalets, were forced to pack their belongings and leave … Read more

The incredible new £150m train that will revolutionise travel in Barcelona. (Image: Alstom) is set to transform with connecting the city centre to its .  , designed by French manufacturer Alstom, will begin operations in 2026 and aim to provide faster and more comfortable journeys for passengers. Running every 15 minutes, the service will link … Read more

Travelling by train is a great way to see Europe. (Image: Getty) Travelling by is an excellent way to see while taking in stunning views of picturesque countryside and mountains, and there’s one route in particular that will leave you stunned. The Bernina Express, the highest open-air rail crossing of the Alps, is a sight … Read more

Close to the Antarctic Peninsula lies a tiny and bizarre looking island whose eastern coast is a straight line. (Image: Getty) Straight lines are not something we are used to seeing in human nature, as everything has irregularities when viewed up close.  One tiny island near the Peninsula, south of the tail of South America, … Read more

Lake Orta is sometimes referred to as Cinderella (Image: Getty) You’ve heard of and Lake Maggiore, hotspots for the rich and famous but there is another beautiful lake similar to the more recognised ones but fortunately it comes without the crowds. The small lake is often described as one of the most romantic in  and … Read more