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Medieval fortress to reopen as £17.7m tourist hub after 2028 restoration

An 800-year-old Haverfordwest Castle in Pembrokeshire is undergoing a £17.7m restoration to reopen in 2028 as a major tourist attraction. The project will transform the 18th-century gaol building into a three-floor interactive exhibition, with free-access grounds and an open-air events venue for ...

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Haverfordwest Castle surrounded by green trees and houses from an aerial view

Stoke-on-Trent bans under-15s from solo evening bus travel to curb anti-social behaviour

First Bus has banned children under 15 from travelling alone on evening buses in Stoke-on-Trent after 18:00 to tackle anti-social behaviour. The restriction, affecting 32 services to Hanley Bus Station, came into effect on Friday 21 August 2026 with Department for Transport approval.

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A purple and white bus with "7 Kidsgrove" on the screen at the top drives towards us along a road.

Disabled Bus Pass Holders in England to Get Free Travel Around the Clock From April 2027

The UK government has confirmed disabled bus pass holders in England will get free travel at all hours from 1 April 2027, ending weekday time restrictions for around one million people.

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A person in a motorised wheelchair wearing an orange jacket and a white hat boards a bus in London using a wheelchair ramp in October 2025

French Family Rescued After 16 Hours Adrift on Capsized Jet Ski Off Thailand

A French father and his two sons were rescued off Koh Samui, Thailand, after 16 hours adrift when their rented jet ski capsized, prompting new safety reviews for rental operators.

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Jet ski and quad bike with rescue equipment on a cloudy beach shore.

Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 Roads Reopen After Burst Water Main Flooding

Flooding from a burst water main shut road access to Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 on 15 August 2026; roads reopened by Saturday afternoon, though passengers described confusion and missed connections.

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Passengers push luggage outside Terminal 3 as a gate information screen can be seen in the background

Essex Train Derailment: Wickford Line 'Unlikely' to Reopen This Weekend

A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford, Essex, on 14 August 2026 with no injuries reported. Greater Anglia now warns the line is unlikely to reopen this weekend, with disruption possibly continuing into next week.

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A large crowd of police and railway workers attending a damaged white train carriage.

Humpback Whales Return to Rio as Tourism and Conservation Collide

Rebounding humpback whale numbers are drawing tourists to Rio de Janeiro, but marine biologists warn that growing whale-watching traffic could threaten the very species conservationists have worked to save.", "meta_title": "Humpback Whales Return to Rio as Tourism Booms", "meta_description": "H...

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A whale with its belly uppermost leaping out of the sea

Birmingham Airport CEO Apologises Over Baggage Chaos, Admits He Feels 'Terrible'

Birmingham Airport chief executive Nick Barton has apologised after a baggage screening fault left hundreds of passengers without luggage, admitting he feels 'terrible' as some travellers remain without their bags days later.

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South West Braces for Crowds as Partial Solar Eclipse Meets Fireworks Festival

A partial solar eclipse lasting nearly two hours is set to draw crowds across Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands on 12 August 2026, though tourism leaders report no major surge in bookings.

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An eclipse, with the moon covering the upper right portion of the sun.

Cambridge Astronomers Head Abroad for Rare Total Solar Eclipse

Cambridge astronomers are travelling to Spain and the Faroe Islands to see Wednesday's total solar eclipse, while the East of England prepares for its deepest partial eclipse since 1999.

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Dr Matt Bothwell standing next to a telescope. He is smiling and wearing a white shirt and black jeans. He is resting his hand on a large telescope. He is standing inside a circular wood-paneled observatory.

Edinburgh Festivals 2026: Are Tickets and Stays Still Affordable?

New analysis of Edinburgh's summer festivals finds ticket prices have fallen in real terms over a decade, even as accommodation costs have soared by up to 300%, raising affordability concerns for locals and performers.

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Finatan McCarney poses during the launch of the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme at Camera Obscura. He is wearing a blue suit, white scarf and sunglasses and his reflection is repeated across the image.

Should Inverness Castle's Floral Clock Make a Comeback?

Highland Council is debating whether to restore Inverness Castle's floral clock, dismantled in 2016, with new options costing up to £80,000 to be considered at a meeting on Monday.

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