Incredible pictures show the world’s most fascinating railways, from Alaska to Wales via Peru

Railways stretch for more than a million kilometres (620,000 miles) around the world. And some of the track takes in some pretty jaw-dropping scenery – as these incredible pictures show. They feature in new book Rail Journeys, by David Ross, which celebrates with 200 photos the most unusual, romantic and remarkable landscapes in the world … Read more

National Geographic Traveler reveals 2020 must-visit places with Wales and Philadelphia shortlisted

The dazzling destinations you MUST visit in 2020 revealed by National Geographic, with ‘legend-filled’ Wales and ‘classic’ Philadelphia on the shortlist Also making the shortlist are the Canary Islands, Spain’s autonomous Asturias region and the Maldives  Other ‘must-see’ destinations include Tohuku in Japan and the twisting Grossglockner Alpine Road in Austria They form the Best Trips … Read more

Happy birthday, Wales Coast Path! Celebrate this 870-mile trail’s seventh anniversary

Happy birthday, Wales Coast Path! Take a hike to celebrate this 870-mile trail’s seventh anniversary Visit Dunraven Bay or Dylan Thomas’ boathouse as part of the celebrations  Llantwit Major is a great starting point, bursting with history  Cabins at Hide at St Donats from £109 a night. Visit walescoastpath.gov.uk  By Lewis Nunn For The Daily … Read more

Megabus announce suspension of all services in England and Wales

Megabus announce suspension of all services in England and Wales one day after National Express also cancelled all coaches By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 07:34 BST, 3 April 2020 | Updated: 07:34 BST, 3 April 2020 Coach operator Megabus will suspend all services in England and Wales by Sunday, owner Stagecoach said. It comes … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Police mocked for pulling over Chief Constable

North Wales police officers face ridicule after accidentally pulling over their own chief constable during coronavirus lockdown checks amid backlash at ‘overzealous’ enforcement By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 17:16 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 00:17 BST, 3 April 2020 North Wales police were left red-faced this week after on duty officers pulled over … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Police mocked for pulling over Chief Constable

North Wales police officers face ridicule after accidentally pulling over their own chief constable during coronavirus lockdown checks amid backlash at ‘overzealous’ enforcement By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline Published: 17:16 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 00:17 BST, 3 April 2020 North Wales police were left red-faced this week after on duty officers pulled over … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Death toll hits 1,415 with more than 20,000 cases

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

20 more patients die from the coronavirus in Scotland and Wales as UK’s death toll jumps to 1,241

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

The bee’s knees of British B&Bs! Ten incredible lodges from around England, Scotland and Wales 

B&Bs are perfect for the millions of us who enjoy this singularly British way of staying a night or two away from home. It all comes down to being treated as guests, not clients. True, B&Bs all over Britain have had a fight on their hands in recent times, with budget hotel chains making inroads … Read more

Coronavirus Wales: Worries that deaths in Gwent ‘mirror’ Italy’s

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more