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Telegraph
12 minutes ago
- Telegraph
The cost of rail travel in Britain is a national embarrassment
Rail passengers are frequently urged to speak to staff or text transport police if we 'see something that doesn't look right.' I'll tell you what doesn't look right: a same-day return fare from London to Manchester costing £270.05. You could fly to Corfu on a week-long Tui holiday for that price, with some change to spare. Worryingly, it appears that our fares could soon be getting more expensive. According to estimates this week, they could increase by 5.8 per cent in 2026. It's hard not to feel aggrieved by the price of rail travel, and the common trope is that British train journeys are more expensive than anywhere else in Europe. Is this really the case? To find out, I compared five routes of a similar length across the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. What I found was quite surprising. Booking a direct ticket for travel around noon, a month in advance, the prices across the UK and Europe are, in fact, quite similar. The German route is the most expensive (£41.39) while the Spanish is the cheapest (£23.32) and also the fastest (1hr 47m). London to Liverpool (roughly 2hr 30m) is £37.50 for a single. Booking just a day in advance for travel at noon, the UK option was actually on the cheaper end of the scale at £45. Only the French route (£33.65) cost less.
Daily Record
41 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Charming seaside village with sandy beaches and its own peaceful Fringe festival
The coastal town is perfect for a relaxed, family-friendly getaway without the usual holiday crowds A quaint coastal village in Scotland is emerging as a top choice for a relaxed coastal getaway, offering all the charm of a seaside town without the crowds often seen at other UK holiday hotspots. Just half an hour's train ride from Edinburgh, North Berwick provides sweeping views across the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock, home to the world's largest northern gannet colony. The iconic bird even lends its Latin name, Sula Bassana, to the island. Despite hosting the Fringe by the Sea festival, North Berwick remains pleasantly uncrowded. Its sandy beaches allow visitors to set up picnics or sunbathe without feeling cramped. And its enclosed tidal pool and numerous rock pools make it ideal for family holidays, The Express reports. Bird enthusiasts can explore the Scottish Seabird Centre, which offers an up-close look at local wildlife, or simply enjoy the panoramic coastline views. The town's beachfront features a long promenade lined with homes overlooking the sea, easily walkable from end to end in under half an hour. Visitors can also explore the picturesque marina, cobbled streets, and a variety of cafes, ice cream parlours, and boutique shops. One Tripadvisor user wrote: 'A long time since I've been here but I was not disappointed. "With lovely beaches on either side, cafes and shops and plenty other places nearby, what's not to love? At the harbour itself, lots of yachts to walk past and admire.' Another added: 'Beautiful town on the North Sea about half an hour by train from Edinburgh. For those staying in Edinburgh it is worth the train ride. "To visit the beach, the town centre with its shops, Scottish Seabird Centre, Tantallon Castle and if the sea allows Bass Rock.' A third noted: 'Excellent, unspoilt beaches and harbour with plenty of natural features to explore, including the beach, rock formations and sand dunes. "Plenty of space to sit and relax, facing the beautiful Bass Rock plus other rock formations. Easy to walk into the town from the beach itself to access the shops, cafés and restaurants. Well worth a visit.' North Berwick is also rich in history and heritage. Nearby attractions include Tantallon Castle to the east and Dirleton Castle to the west. The town has earned multiple awards through North Berwick in Bloom, recognised for its gardens, floral displays, and wildflower spaces. Golfers can enjoy world-renowned courses such as North Berwick, Glen, or the nearby Muirfield, while families have access to playgrounds, putting greens, tennis courts, and boat trips around the local islands. The town's events calendar ensures year-round entertainment. Highlights include the North Berwick Highland Games, Fringe by the Sea, and Puffin Fest, which celebrates the seasonal return of puffins to the islands. Visitors can also enjoy classic seaside fare, including fish and chip shops, ice cream parlours, quirky tearooms, and modern coffee shops alongside independent retail experiences. For those looking for a blend of natural beauty, heritage, and leisure, North Berwick offers an ideal escape from city life.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit mum's holiday nightmare as she's 'bitten by 100 mosquitoes' at 5 star hotel
Single mum Keeley Smith, 49, splashed out £4,500 on a swanky hotel in Cape Verde with her daughter Lola, 14, and friend Kate - but arrived to find accommodation "worse than Fawlty Towers" A single mum claims she was bitten '100 times' on her five-star TUI holiday as her room was infested with mosquitos. Keeley Smith, 49, spent 11 days at the 'appalling' Cape Verde hotel with her 14-year-old daughter Lola and friend Kate earlier this month. Although the five-star package holiday cost a whopping £4,500 via TUI for the three of them, Keeley said the hotel was worse than Fawlty Towers - branding it "vile" and "dirty". She claims there were so many mosquitos in the room that TUI staff promised to fumigate - however she never saw it happen and bugs remained in the room. She was left needing antibiotics and hydrocortisone cream as many of her "100 bites" got infected. TUI confirmed they are in contact with the customer to "resolve the matter directly". Keeley, from Leeds, West Yorks, said: "After the first day I was so badly bitten, I looked like I had leprosy. "But when I walked around the complex - I realised all the other guests were covered in bites like me. "There was a Spanish woman shouting at the reception, 'I cannot sleep in my room, there are cockroaches crawling over me, there are mosquitos everywhere, I'm complaining every day, why won't you do something?' "There was a thick cloud of mosquitos swarming at our door every time we went in and out. As for the room itself - it was filthy. It was a dirty room. Even when we first checked in, there were suncream footprints still on the floor. "It was vile. You were in the shower and there were mosquitos in the shower with you, it was just awful. The toilet was filthy, the towels were unwashed. On the front bath panel there was a squashed dead mosquito - a big one. "After I complained, the TUI rep told me they would do a deep clean and a fumigation. But that mosquito was still there when we left. "But most of the staff were rude, they could not be bothered. Even the food was appalling. My daughter eats for England - I've never seen her eat less. "At breakfast, they had run out of Nutella - the dispenser was empty, so I asked if they had any more. A member of staff came back with a bread knife, cut the plastic bottle in half and handed it to my daughter with a spoon. It was just like Fawlty Towers, honestly, it was awful." Since she got home, Keeley has been prescribed a double dose of antibiotics, antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream for serious skin infections. Keeley said: "We travel a lot. I fully expect to get a few bites in a foreign country. But the level of mosquitos in that room - you needed a hazmat suit. I work really hard. We love going on holiday. But I couldn't wait to get home." Other holidaymakers report experiencing similar in their TripAdvisor review of the hotel - warning about the mosquitos. One wrote: "Mosquitos... You will get bitten a lot, they water the garden at night and it brings them in. Bring anti mosquito spray, antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream." Another said on "Mosquitoes. There is so much mosquito. We sustained severe mosquito bites. The hotel may need to consider putting mosquito repellents and coils in the rooms." A third wrote: "The level of mosquitoes inside toilets and bars were ridiculous." TUI confirmed they are in contact with the customer to "resolve the matter directly".
