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BBC News
16 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Plane makes emergency landing during Leeds to Bradford flight
A passenger plan travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport had to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off. The Aer Lingus flight departed the West Yorkshire airport at 12:40 BST and was heading to Belfast City Airport when the incident injuries have been confirmed and no reason for the emergency landing have been given at this stage.A spokesperson for Leeds Bradford Airport said the incident had been dealt with "in line with our emergency procedures" and staff were working to make sure passengers were able to continue their journey "as soon as possible". The BBC has contacted Aer Lingus for a response. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pork pies, goldfish, and a chainsaw: The weirdest items seized at airport security
If you've ever been worried about what items are acceptable to take through airport security, you're far from alone. From power banks to food, prescriptions to liquids, the not insignificant list of prohibited goods can add an additional layer of anxiety to a trip. Now, a new study has revealed the strangest things Britons have tried to carry through security that make your rogue lighter look like child's play. Storage network analysed news stories, airport forums and Reddit threads to produce this alarming list. Staff at Leeds Bradford Airport were bewildered to discover an entire suitcase packed exclusively with pork pies. Transporting large quantities of food, especially meat products, can raise questions from airport security officials, as bringing meat into Great Britain from the EU is illegal. At London's Stansted Airport, security staff were astonished to find a jar of sweets containing a pair of live goldfish swimming inside. Unsurprisingly, transporting live animals in hand luggage is strictly prohibited. And at East Midlands Airport, one bold passenger packed a chainsaw in their hand luggage. Tools and sharp equipment are all forbidden in cabin bags, making this handheld power saw a definite no-no. Even something as seemingly innocuous as a snow globe isn't safe. Staff at London's Heathrow Airport seized one traveller's kitsch souvenir as it exceeded the liquid limit for carry-on luggage – a reminder that even decorative items can violate airport rules. While some travellers opt for culinary home comforts on their travels, such as teabags or Marmite, one traveller at London City Airport attempted to smuggle a 680g jar of pickled gherkins in vinegar through security. Unusual items are far from being confined to the UK, however. A boa constrictor, maggots and antique cannon balls are just a handful of the items seized by security officials in the US. To avoid any awkward interactions, Cody Candee, CEO and founder of advises travellers how to avoid being caught out at the airport. 'Holidaymakers should check the requirements with the airport they're flying from, as well as their arrival airport, before travelling to ensure they aren't caught out. 'To avoid liquid restrictions altogether, travellers can instead pack solid versions of toiletries where available, such as toothpaste tablets, solid deodorants, and shampoo, conditioner, and soap bars. 'Not only will these types of products save space, but they are also more environmentally friendly and security-approved. 'If you're unsure, either pack the item into your checked-in luggage or leave it behind.'
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Scotsman
Benidorm: I went to the 'Spanish Blackpool' - it felt like Maldives on a budget
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Benidorm is often dubbed the "Spanish Blackpool" but this hasn't deterred thousands of Brits from emigrating here. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Many retirees searching for an accessible place in the sun, laid-back lifestyle, and an affordable new home opt for the Spanish resort. In need of a cheap and cheerful break during the school holidays, our reporter Sophie Mei Lan went on holiday to the Spanish resort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When I told people I was off on my jollies to "Benners," people often replied with cursed lips, "ooh, how lovely." Sophie Mei Lan, Danny Malin, Steve Slack and Mark Scott enjoying the beach in Benidofm As a family of seven, it's a huge feat organising our clan to leave the house, let alone book a holiday together. Other than the TV series Benidorm, which is rumoured to be returning after seven years, I knew very little about 'Benners' or the 'Spanish Blackpool,' I've heard people nickname it. I went with low expectations, purely excited to spend time with my husband, five kids, and their two "grandpopsies" who were meeting us out there. What I discovered shocked me. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan , Danny Malin with friends Andrea and Dave Rawson in Benidorm on 'the strip' I had visions of Brits abroad clambering drunkenly onto the plane from Leeds Bradford. Instead, it was families, all sober as far as I could tell, excitedly hopping on board. Following, a two-hour and 45-minute flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante, we were welcomed into the clean and friendly airport. We'd booked a budget all-inclusive family hotel, like the TV series. One that could accommodate all seven of us in a small apartment-like hotel room. I couldn't get over how stunning the beaches are. We were staying in the older part of Finestrat. I'd been warned about "pebbles" and "plebs" on the beach. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin in Benidorm with their kids Instead, we were greeted by vast coves of golden sand with a crystal clear blue sea. I felt like I was on a tropical island. The usual british bars are poking between some nicer authentic bars and restaurants. It all felt clean and very safe. The areas near the beach are built up as are a lot of beach resorts. On a Tuesday, there's a local market akin to some of the stalls we frequented during our last package holiday to Turkey, selling counterfeit goods, handbags, and fruit and vegetables. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Benidorm Later on in the week, we ventured to the 'hubbub of the nightlife' in the newer part of Benidorm. This is where you'll find infamous bars, pubs, and clubs as well as an array of English cafes. There's no shortage of stops for those wanting a cuppa and a full English. This is the tackier part of town. That said, the beach and boardwalk are still stunning. This is more your hen and stag weekender strip. This is no longer my cup of Yorkshire Tea now I've got to be a responsible parent. When I was in my late teens, I would've appreciated the nightlife, but nowadays it's more of an experience for one evening only. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We ate tea at China Garden Benidorm, dubbed the best Chinese restaurant in Benners. I think the "best" description must have been relative to the other south eastern asian restaurants, which were here to serve a Western palate after a few beers. As the sun set, we decided to make our way back to the old town before more groups of tipsy men and women filled the street. Danny Malin with Athena and Arianna Benidorm is like a bag of Liquorice All Sorts, there's something for everyone. If you ordered the Maldives on Temu this would be it. None of the pretentiousness or sky-high prices either. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That said, I've never been to the Maldives, I can't afford it. Where will you land? Wowcher's £199 beach holiday could take you to the Maldives (aff) Not sure where to go on holiday? A new deal from Wowcher could make the decision for you – and potentially save you hundreds. The Mystery Beach Holiday offer includes return flights and hotel accommodation for just £199 per person. You won't know the destination until closer to departure, but options include the Maldives, Mauritius, St. Lucia and several other popular sunshine spots. It's a gamble, but for the price, many see it as a fun and affordable way to book a last-minute escape. Plus, the package covers everything major – you just turn up at the airport. Click here to see the full Wowcher offer and book your mystery holiday – availability is limited and these deals tend to go quickly.
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Scotsman
Benidorm: I went to the 'Spanish Blackpool' - it felt like Maldives on a budget
Benidorm is often dubbed the "Spanish Blackpool" but this hasn't deterred thousands of Brits from emigrating here. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Many retirees searching for an accessible place in the sun, laid-back lifestyle, and an affordable new home opt for the Spanish resort. In need of a cheap and cheerful break during the school holidays, our reporter Sophie Mei Lan went on holiday to the Spanish resort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When I told people I was off on my jollies to "Benners," people often replied with cursed lips, "ooh, how lovely." Sophie Mei Lan, Danny Malin, Steve Slack and Mark Scott enjoying the beach in Benidofm As a family of seven, it's a huge feat organising our clan to leave the house, let alone book a holiday together. Other than the TV series Benidorm, which is rumoured to be returning after seven years, I knew very little about 'Benners' or the 'Spanish Blackpool,' I've heard people nickname it. I went with low expectations, purely excited to spend time with my husband, five kids, and their two "grandpopsies" who were meeting us out there. What I discovered shocked me. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan , Danny Malin with friends Andrea and Dave Rawson in Benidorm on 'the strip' I had visions of Brits abroad clambering drunkenly onto the plane from Leeds Bradford. Instead, it was families, all sober as far as I could tell, excitedly hopping on board. Following, a two-hour and 45-minute flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante, we were welcomed into the clean and friendly airport. We'd booked a budget all-inclusive family hotel, like the TV series. One that could accommodate all seven of us in a small apartment-like hotel room. I couldn't get over how stunning the beaches are. We were staying in the older part of Finestrat. I'd been warned about "pebbles" and "plebs" on the beach. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin in Benidorm with their kids Instead, we were greeted by vast coves of golden sand with a crystal clear blue sea. I felt like I was on a tropical island. The usual british bars are poking between some nicer authentic bars and restaurants. It all felt clean and very safe. The areas near the beach are built up as are a lot of beach resorts. On a Tuesday, there's a local market akin to some of the stalls we frequented during our last package holiday to Turkey, selling counterfeit goods, handbags, and fruit and vegetables. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Benidorm Later on in the week, we ventured to the 'hubbub of the nightlife' in the newer part of Benidorm. This is where you'll find infamous bars, pubs, and clubs as well as an array of English cafes. There's no shortage of stops for those wanting a cuppa and a full English. This is the tackier part of town. That said, the beach and boardwalk are still stunning. This is more your hen and stag weekender strip. This is no longer my cup of Yorkshire Tea now I've got to be a responsible parent. When I was in my late teens, I would've appreciated the nightlife, but nowadays it's more of an experience for one evening only. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We ate tea at China Garden Benidorm, dubbed the best Chinese restaurant in Benners. I think the "best" description must have been relative to the other south eastern asian restaurants, which were here to serve a Western palate after a few beers. As the sun set, we decided to make our way back to the old town before more groups of tipsy men and women filled the street. Danny Malin with Athena and Arianna Benidorm is like a bag of Liquorice All Sorts, there's something for everyone. If you ordered the Maldives on Temu this would be it. None of the pretentiousness or sky-high prices either. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That said, I've never been to the Maldives, I can't afford it. Where will you land? Wowcher's £199 beach holiday could take you to the Maldives (aff) Not sure where to go on holiday? A new deal from Wowcher could make the decision for you – and potentially save you hundreds. The Mystery Beach Holiday offer includes return flights and hotel accommodation for just £199 per person. You won't know the destination until closer to departure, but options include the Maldives, Mauritius, St. Lucia and several other popular sunshine spots. It's a gamble, but for the price, many see it as a fun and affordable way to book a last-minute escape. Plus, the package covers everything major – you just turn up at the airport.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Paris birthdays, getaways and hen dos thrown into chaos by Eurostar bomb delays
Eurostar has cancelled all of Friday's services between London and Paris after the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb near tracks in the French capital. Thousands of passengers have been disrupted by the Eurostar delays: the cross-Channel operator had been scheduled to run 32 trains in both directions throughout the day. As a result, disgruntled passengers today told Yahoo UK how their weekend getaways, birthday celebrations and hen dos have been thrown into disarray... though some passengers were able to make alternative plans in a nearby Wetherspoons. Here is what some of the stranded passengers at St Pancras station in London had to say. Charlotte Liddell, a bride-to-be, was on the way to her own hen party when her group discovered the cancellations. Others in the party are already in Paris, having flown from northern England. Liddell, from London, will now fly from Leeds Bradford Airport and they hope to be in Paris this evening. 'It's the hen do without the hen!' she said. "We're very upset, but it's so out of our control.' Read more: How to claim compensation if Eurostar is delayed or cancelled Charlotte Kidd had travelled to London from Bath on Thursday, ahead of her Friday morning booking to get to Disneyland Paris. It was for her 30th birthday weekend, and while disappointed at the cancellations, she said she was still hopeful of getting there in time. "If not, we'll try and get there some other way.' Serena Beck had been travelling with 13 friends to Paris for her hen do, but their plans were dashed by the cancellation of their 8.01am train. The 29-year-old, who's getting married next month, now hopes to get a minibus to Paris from Lille, where the party managed to change its tickets to... though it will set them back. "It could cost us £1,500 to get from Lille to Paris in a minibus," she said. They hope to get to Paris by 9pm, and the bridal party refused to let the disruption dampen its spirits. One member said: 'It's not ideal, but we're staying very positive. We've been spending most of the afternoon in Wetherspoons.' Carla Arndt, 21, had travelled from Germany to visit her sister in Cambridge with her mother Anke Janssen, 56. They opted to take the train instead of flying for environmental reasons, but were left stranded in London with hundreds of other passengers. 'We were meant to get the Eurostar to Paris at 11.31am,' Arndt said. 'The plan was to get another train back to Germany, but probably we will fly to Frankfurt now. 'It's a bit of a sour end to our holiday. It's also my first time taking the Eurostar. 'We took the train for environmental reasons and it doesn't take too long from Paris. But now we have to fly, so how did that turn out?' Friends Becky Ingram, 41, and Laura Crabb, 34, had travelled by bus to London from Wales, ready for their "jolly" across the channel in Paris. Ingram said: "We have a hotel booked, we were going to go to Moulin Rouge… now we don't even know where we are going to stay tonight. 'They say we might be able to get a train tomorrow, but we don't know what we're going to do tonight. 'We were only in Paris until Monday, so this has wasted a whole day. And now Eurostar's system has crashed.' Crabb added: "I've been on the Eurostar to Paris before. We were delayed by a bomb scare that time as well, in 2017. 'I got the bus from Newport at 7am… this puts me off getting the train, or trains in general.' We asked people in London exactly what they thought of a second Trump state visit (Yahoo News UK) Spanish holiday hotspot brings in tourist driving ban (Yahoo News UK) Watch: Eurostar halts London-Paris trains for rest of day after unexploded bomb found
