Viking settlement in Iceland built in 800 AD, challenges records of when the first colonists arrived

Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more

800AD Iceland Viking settlement discovery may rewrite history

Ancient Viking settlement found in Iceland dates back to 800 AD and challenges records of the first colonists who arrived nearly 75 years later Two Viking longhouses were unearthed in an eastern region of Iceland The oldest was built in 800 and was used as a seasonal hunting camp The younger one was created some … Read more

The incredible shortlisted images in Agora’s green-themed photography contest from Iceland to Spain

You might just be left green with envy at the stunning talent behind these photographs.  They are MailOnline Travel’s pick of the 50 images shortlisted in a contest called #Green2020 run by photo app Agora.  Agora asked photographers around the globe to send in shots that best showcase the ‘colour of growth and regeneration’. In … Read more

The amazing new ‘infinity edge’ geothermal lagoon with a swim-up bar set to open in Iceland in 2021

Pictured: The amazing new ‘infinity edge’ geothermal lagoon set to open in Iceland in 2021, which will offer ocean views and a swim-up bar The Sky Lagoon will be located in Kársnes Harbour, just minutes from Reykjavik’s vibrant city centre  Developer Pursuit says the epic lagoon’s 230ft ‘infinity edge’ will blend into the ‘ocean landscape’  The lagoon’s design … Read more

Jason Manford stops Iceland delivery van to give ambulance staff PPE at scene of bike accident

Jason Manford was hailed as a ‘superhero’ on Tuesday, after it was revealed that he gave PPE to ambulance staff as they attended to a bike accident in Manchester. The comedian, 39, who this week revealed that had taken on a role doing deliveries for Iceland, stopped his van to provide the personal protective equipment … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Jason Manford starts as Iceland delivery driver

Jason Manford turned delivery driver for Iceland on Tuesday.  The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to share a selfie while sitting in the front of his van in his uniform while sharing a caption alongside the shot reading: ‘I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland @IcelandFoods’. He said: ‘Massive thanks to Iceland who … Read more

Jason Manford starts his first day as a delivery driver for Iceland as he joins COVID-19 frontline

Jason Manford kicked off his first day as a delivery driver for Iceland on Tuesday.  The funnyman, 39, took to Instagram to share a selfie while sitting in the front of his van in his uniform while sharing a caption alongside the shot reading: ‘I’m guessing this is why mum’s go to Iceland @IcelandFoods’. It … Read more

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams belt out a tune for Iceland in Eurovision Song Contest trailer

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams will sing their hearts out for Iceland in the first trailer for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Ferrell and McAdams play the Icelandic duo Fire Saga, who are chosen to be the Icelandic representative for the iconic Eurovision Song Contest. The film was originally supposed to be … Read more

Iceland supermarket adopts Chester Zoo’s penguins to fundraise

Supermarket juggernauts Iceland have adopted Chester Zoo’s whole rookery of Humboldt penguins in a bid to support the popular attraction which is facing an uncertain future.  Chester Zoo launched a campaign last Wednesday as government coronavirus laws keeping zoos shut mean it could be closed ‘indefinitely’.  The campaign has generated over £2million already and now supermarket … Read more

That’s why it’s called Iceland! Beautiful cave walls glisten within country’s largest glacier

That’s why it’s called Iceland! Beautiful cave walls glisten within country’s largest glacier Vatnajökull, Vatna Glacier in English, is Iceland’s largest glacier and covers eight per cent of the country Globsl travel photographer of the year James Rushforth, 33, from Worchester captured images of the caves During the last ice age the ice cap was … Read more