A SCOTS mum told of her horror after a popular kitchen appliance burst into flames while she was making pies. Margaret Fleming, from Edinburgh, is warning others about the dangers of leaving air fryers unattended after the trendy gadget scorched her kitchen. 3 The mum has issued a stark warning to other families following the fireCredit: … Read more
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 16:35 BST, 19 April 2024 | Updated: 17:44 BST, 19 April 2024 Travelling by rail in the UK can be up to 80 per cent cheaper than flying, according to a new report. A Rail Delivery Group study found that while in some cases airfare prices initially appear … Read more
AIRPORT bosses have been branded “greedy” over a controversial new departure charge for travellers. From the start of next month anyone catching a taxi at Aberdeen Airport will be hit with a £7 fee. 3 Bosses at Aberdeen Airport are introducing the new £7 departure feeCredit: Alamy 3 Airport cabbies are unhappy about the new … Read more
Even in February, Glasgow has a whip-fast vibe and the city moves at pace. Maybe it’s the wind blasting up the Clyde that gives an energy, but it’s more likely the posters on buses and hoardings have the answer: People make Glasgow. So upbeat and easy to engage with are they, that my nine-year-old daughter … Read more
A MAN has been arrested following an alleged “hit-and-run” that left a pedestrian seriously injured. Mercy crews raced to Muirhouse Parkway in the capital after the alarm was raised around 4:10pm yesterday. 3 A man has been arrested following an alleged “hit-and-run” yesterdayCredit: Alan Simpson 3 Cops stood guard at a large cordon and a … Read more
Two friends have compared the same journey via bus and plane to expose the delays and inconveniences plaguing the British railway systems. Narisa and Anji both travelled from Bristol to Edinburgh – and while the air-bound ticket cost £48.98 and only took one hour and 15 minutes, the train fare was a whopping £214.70 and, with delays, … Read more
FORECASTERS have warned Scots to expect a double dose of downpours as rain clouds slowly grind to a halt over the west of the country. April showers are due to go on for hours and hours starting tomorrow. 4 The wet weather will grind to a stop in the western parts of the countryCredit: Alamy … Read more
The UK’s best spots for a Sunday roast have been named – and ranked – with the prize for the best dish going to a village pub in West Yorkshire. So reveals Big 7 Travel, which asked its audience and editorial team for their favourite Sunday roasts year-round, from ‘quaint country pubs to Michelin-starred establishments’. The … Read more
SCOTS airport bosses have issued a major update regarding the end to the rule on taking liquids through security. Holiday-bound travellers currently have to take all liquids and electronic devices from their bags while going through checkpoints. 5 New technology will mean the end to the 100ml liquids ruleCredit: Getty 5 New advanced scanners are … Read more
Social media influencers are invading some of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations and beauty spots causing chaos – while infuriating locals. The internet is awash with videos of TikTokkers descending on some Britain’s most picturesque locations – posing on cliffsides, getting stuck on beaches and fighting on Snowdonia. They have been seen enjoying themselves at … Read more
