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Jumping off a mountain in sub-zero temperatures might not be everyone’s idea of enjoyment. But for thrill-seeker and former Royal Marine Commando Tim Howell that’s just what gets him hopping with excitement. Stomach-churning video footage shows the adrenaline-junkie being the first to base-jump off a number of terrifying-looking peaks in Scotland and swooping over magical … Read more
Slinking through the darkness, these stunning images show an ultra-rare black leopard in action. The creature – which almost has a mythical status – was captured by British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas, 35, while it was prowling around Laikipia Wilderness Camp in Kenya in the dead of night with a full moon looming above. This is … Read more
From the sinister to the surreal: Fascinating Soviet-era postcards show the Eastern Bloc in all its brutal glory The postcards, which date from the 1960s to the 1980s, feature in a book called Brutal Bloc Postcards It features images depicting vast housing blocks, huge industrial factories and monuments to comradeship The book’s publisher, Fuel, says: ‘These … Read more
The top visitor attractions in England have been revealed by VisitEngland as part of its 2018 Attractions Accolades. In total, 76 attractions including museums, galleries, farm attractions, and churches, have been highlighted following an in-depth annual assessment by expert judges. From an aquarium in Southend-on-Sea putting on a warm welcome to a ruined abbey in Norfolk … Read more
Forget chocolates and flowers! How about FaceTime with a cuddly creature? Hotel is playing cupid by sending ‘alpaca-grams’ from ‘Panchita’ to loved ones this Valentine’s Day The initiative has been launched at the JW Marriott El Convento Cusco in Peru Panchita, the hotel’s resident alpaca, will deliver the romantic video calls To make your Valentine’s … Read more
Stunning aerial images of the road Jeremy Clarkson said was ‘the best in the world’ The 93-mile Transfagarasan Highway twists and turns through the Fagaras mountains in central Romania Stunning aerial pictures of the famous highway were snapped by Romanian drone photographer Szabi Ignacz The highway was built on the personal orders of former Romanian … Read more
Rare images of the building of the US Transcontinental Railroad and the day the East and West sections united 150 years ago have gone on display in Salt Lake City, close to where it all happened. A collection of photographs and rail memorabilia goes on show this month at the city’s Utah Museum of Fine … Read more
Ryanair passenger suffered a broken ankle when aircraft jolted to avoid a nearby easyJet plane The Boeing 737 had been travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Fuerteventura As the aircraft descended, it was warned to stop due to an easyJet plane nearby The pilot suddenly switched plane to manual, which caused a huge jolt The sudden … Read more
Every week our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday idea, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. As Valentine’s Day beckons, he checks out the world’s most romantic wedding venues. The perfect wedding deserves the perfect location – and increasingly couples are heading abroad to find it. Tying … Read more
An Inspector Calls… The Bell at Skenfrith is in an enviable location – but it needs a ‘lick of paint and atmosphere’ The Bell at Skenfrith is located on the River Monnow in Monmouthshire The Inspector said it needs ‘some attention to detail’ and a ‘lick of paint’ His rack of lamb at dinner was … Read more