Date archive forDecember, 2024
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

The eerie abandoned island and dark tourism hotspot that only a few can visit | World | News

An island in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, has been abandoned for over half a century, but retains the eerie architecture of its once bustling past. Hashima Island is among 505 uninhabited islands in Nagasaki, but More...

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

The true meaning behind Christmas puddings might surprise you | UK | News

After loosening your trousers to find enough room for the dessert course, the traditional Christmas pudding is a firm favourite – whether it’s smothered in custard or slathered with brandy butter. But how More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

King Charles shakes up royal Christmas – from new guests to banned food | Royal | News

King Charles has in many ways upheld traditions either implemented or followed by his mother the late Queen Elizabeth II, from his annual Christmas Day message to gift-giving on Christmas Eve. However, for the More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Greece ‘panic’ as European nation faces refugee emergency’ as arrivals double | World | News

The number of children arriving in Greece and claiming asylum has doubled in 2024, leading to a “children’s emergency” according to a refugee organisation. The Home Project, an organisation that supports More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Coventry Building Society launches new exclusive savings account with bumper 6% interest | Personal Finance | Finance

Coventry Building Society has launched an exclusive savings account for its loyal members to encourage new savings habits in the new year. The Loyalty Seasonal Saver is available to those who have been with the More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Anger as Morrisons Christmas sales fail and online orders cancelled | Personal Finance | Finance

Shoppers at Morrisons have been hit with an IT meltdown on the busiest day of the year for the nation’s supermarkets Morrisons has apologised after customers have been unable to get discounts on their shopping More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Spanish seaside resort set for Brit holiday boost with new easyJet flights | Travel News | Travel

EasyJet has launched new flights to a quieter Spanish seaside resort which reaches 20C in December.  The budget airline announced two new direct flight paths to Almeria, Spain, from London Southend airport and More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

The new incredible £397m futuristic train station transforming travel in European country | World | News

Belgium is a vital transport hub in the heart of Europe, allowing travellers to connect seamlessly with other parts of the continent. Trains regularly run to Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Nationwide customers hit with £351 warning | Personal Finance | Finance

Nationwide has issued a £351 warning to its millions of members as it unveiled some staggering figures from its latest research. The world’s biggest building society said it has launched a new feature across More...

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Christmas market attack suspect sent chilling three-word threat before rampage | World | News

The German Christmas market attack suspect “threatened to do something that would attract international attention” in a terrifying message issued in 2013. In the following year, he was flagged as a potential More...