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A woman who splashed out £130 on unclaimed luggage from London Heathrow has revealed on social media the unexpected assortment of items from her mystery purchase. British content creator Lucia, who goes by @luciasland on TikTok, shared the moment she 'unboxed' the sealed suitcase after purchasing it from an auction house that sells lost luggage from the bustling UK airport.In...

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By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 04:12 EDT, 29 September 2025 | Updated: 04:17 EDT, 29 September 2025 --> --> --> A Ryanair flight was diverted after a passenger reportedly 'ate his passport' and another attempted to flush one down the toilet.The plane recently jetted off from Milan to London Stansted but quickly turned to chaos.Around 15 to...

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The ratio of celebrities to mere mortals in the Cotswolds, south-west England's countryside idyll that's brimming with limestone villages and rolling pastures, has upped significantly in recent years. Who knows why a glut of US stars have suddenly made this area of outstanding natural beauty their favourite stomping ground? It's been here for quite a while, after all.It was...

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Flight passengers are entering a new era of ultra long-haul travel, where flights are becoming so long, you might get to watch the sun rise twice. December will see China Eastern Airlines launch what could be the world's longest direct journey, as the carrier introduces a new route between Pudong International airport in China and Ministro Pistarini International in Argentina.The endurance test...

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If you're craving an impromptu European escape and only have 24 hours to spare, these cities might just be the perfect pick. A new study has unveiled the best cities in Europe for a one-night break.Destinations were ranked based on factors, such as; flight time from the UK, distance from the airport to the city centre, how walkable the...