A family sailing from Holy Island to Edinburgh as part of a round-Britain trip had to be rescued after their yacht’s propeller and rudder became tangled off East Lothian.
Category Archives: England
Ridiculously useful England travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Travelling between cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool by train should be one of the easiest ways to get around northern England. The distances are relatively short, major cities are connected by rail, and travelling by train avoids the hassle of driving and parking in busy city centres. But the price isn’t always as […]
Winter is the perfect time to wrap up warm, slow the pace, and enjoy a relaxing escape. From dramatic countryside and historic market towns to cosy hotels and fireside dining, the North of England is particularly well suited to a cold-weather getaway. There is something satisfying about swapping a hectic schedule for a slower pace, […]
Rail passengers using the Severn Beach Line are being told to plan ahead while engineering work affects services between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach from 16 to 27 August.
The Office for National Statistics has released its latest crime figures for England and Wales, showing that police recorded around 5.2 million crimes in the year ending March 2026, excluding fraud and computer misuse. The new data covers all 43 Police Force Areas and includes updated figures for violence, burglary, vehicle offences, shoplifting, robbery, sexual […]





