Travel

The Christmas Train of Lights which will journey from Paignton to Kingswear through the 450-metre technicolour Greenway tunnel

It is that time of year again, how much are rail passengers going to be ripped off next year. Well it is going to be a hike of 3.1 per cent in the New Year. After another year of chaos on the railways (and the weather hasn't even gone bad yet) this will anger, well pretty much everyone, apart from shareholders in these rail companies. The rise, is lower than the 3.4% average rise for fares in 2018 (not really...

First officer Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, was two-and-half times over the drink drive limit

Flamenco Flamenco is very important in Spanish tradition. It is a fusion of musical styles involving dance, singing, and guitar. Its main influences derive from Arabic, Judaism, Spanish, and, mostly, Gypsy peoples. It originated in the Spanish territory of Andalusia. Originally there was only singing in flamenco and later on they added the dancing and, around the 18th century, the guitar, spreading to all parts of the country. Now, it is very easy to find Flamenco in Madrid and there...

by Aoife Meagher, travel writer There are few places in the world where Christmas feels more alive than in Germany. The Christmas Markets of Germany, spread throughout the country from big city extravaganzas to tiny village traditions, are focal points for the visitor seeking a truly festive experience. If the thought of drinking glühwein beneath glittering lights, or seeking out bargains and unique gifts for family and friends appeals, then read on to discover a handy guide to the best...

A British woman is stranded in India and fighting for her life after she was bitten by a mosquito while on holiday. Balvinder Singh, 35, flew out to India last month to attend a family wedding and a month-long holiday but fell ill just two days before she was due to return home. The mum-of-three suffered vomiting and diarrhoea and was rushed to hospital when she started having seizures, where she had a heart attack and organ failure. Two weeks...

Michelle Vanbuskirk, 43, admitted being dunk on an aircraft and assaulting a United Airlines stewardess

Using a technology featured in the cult sci-fi fantasy series, scientists say it combats both air - and noise - pollution

A tour of Downtown - at sundown.