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National Geographic Names Dumfries and Galloway Among World's 25 Best Travel Destinations for 2027

National Geographic has named Dumfries and Galloway one of its 25 best travel destinations for 2027, recognising the south-west Scottish region alongside Melbourne, Jaipur and Puerto Rico. The designation highlights six major attractions including a new Dark Sky Observatory, coastal trails, histo...

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A view of a lighthouse on the Galloway coast in bright white and yellow with a view out over the water

Share Your Conservation Tourism Story and Win £200

Share your conservation tourism experience for a chance to win £200 towards a Coolstays break. The Guardian is seeking stories about eco-friendly travel projects that support local ecosystems and cultures. Submissions close 26 October.

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Scottish Government's Bus Plan Draws Industry Backlash Over Lack of Detail

Scottish First Minister John Swinney's plan to bring buses under public control by 2031 has sparked fierce industry backlash over lack of detail. Bus operators warn smaller firms could be forced out of business, while the government defends the franchising model used successfully in Manchester an...

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A close up picture of a queue of cars and buses on a street in Edinburgh driving towards the camera.

England to fine bus passengers up to £100 for playing loud music

England's government introduces £100 fines for passengers playing loud music on buses, extending antisocial behaviour crackdowns to public transport. Local authorities gain new enforcement powers while a national rail campaign reminds travellers to reduce noise.

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Charlotte Church to pause wellness retreat and reassess its future

Charlotte Church's wellness retreat The Dreaming will pause operations from December for an indefinite reassessment. The facility at Rhydoldog House in Powys has hosted over 3,000 guests since opening in 2023. Final retreats are scheduled for October and November 2026.

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A close up shot of Charlotte Church. Her wavy hair is different shades of brown, and she wears sparkly green eyeliner and smiles and the camera.

Signalling cable theft causes major rail disruption across eastern England

Train services between London and Peterborough and Royston faced disruption after signalling cables were stolen from Hitchin in Hertfordshire on Wednesday night, affecting LNER, Great Northern and Thameslink passengers.

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A white train with "ThamesLink" in black on the side. The train is stopped next to a platform inside a station.

Scotland hit by gales and heavy rain as ferry routes cancelled

More than a dozen ferry routes have been cancelled as strong gales and heavy rain hit Scotland. A Met Office yellow warning covers parts of the Highlands and Western Isles with gusts reaching 70mph, disrupting ferries, flights and rail services as remnants of Hurricane Isaias move across the UK.

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Waves crash against a wall in a coastal town. It is a grey cloudy day and buildings can be seen in the distance

Motorists warned against using cycle path as A702 shortcut during roadworks

Authorities in south-central Scotland have warned drivers not to use a dedicated walking and cycling path as a shortcut during A702 roadworks near Penpont. The 2.5-mile active travel route between Penpont and Thornhill is designed for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users, and motorised vehi...

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A group of people using a cycle path next to a roadway

Year-round swimming: 10 heated lidos across Britain for winter comfort

From Scotland's largest heated infinity pool to a restored Victorian gem in Bristol, discover 10 British lidos offering year-round swimming comfort. Many feature saunas, hot tubs and dining facilities.

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An infinity pool looking over a loch and sunny blue sky with the Isle of Arran in the distance

Inverness city centre to face five days of major traffic disruption for cable works

Highland Council warns of extensive traffic disruption in Inverness city centre from Friday to Tuesday as Openreach installs cable ducts at a major junction handling over 29,000 daily vehicle movements.

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A view along Ness Bridge over the River Ness towards the area of the junction. There are rows of buildings and a steeple with a clock. Cars are just visible on Bridge Street.

Cost of living squeeze threatens UK holiday spending as Britons book later for deals

Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year as cost of living pressures mount, according to Abta's annual travel industry report. While 88% took holidays this year, matching pre-pandemic levels, nearly one in three plan to spend less on overseas travel in 2027.

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BA flight diverts to Gatwick after window damage reported mid-flight

A British Airways flight to Portugal diverted to Gatwick on Tuesday after crew discovered a cracked passenger window. The Airbus A321 declared an emergency and returned safely; cabin pressure was maintained throughout.

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