Zika virus detected in British and US travellers
Three Britons have been infected with zika virus, which is linked to deformities in babies, after travelling to South and Central America, Public Health England said.
Hold the vodka, 007! How to drink martinis
I can’t say I’m surprised Daniel Craig has switched to a dirty martini for the latest James Bond escapade — but I am disappointed.
Roast beef
I have used topside here, which is one of the less-expensive cuts of beef. It is also a lean cut, so is best served rare, cold and finely sliced, which, with copious quantities of good, homemade mayonnaise, is just how I like to eat it on a hot summer’s day.
Ching-He Huang: the new Chinese takeaway
Ching-He Huang is part of a new wave of Chinese cuisine that is locally sourced and low on the dreaded MSGs.
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Rail company warns of travel chaos
Train travellers are being warned to expect months of disruption as work begins on the electrification of rail routes in central Scotland.
Low-cost airline to start US route from Edinburgh
More than 100 jobs are to be created after Norwegian, the low-cost airline, set out plans to expand its operations in Scotland.
Airline uses radio chips to track down lost bags
It’s a traveler’s worst nightmare – standing at the airport baggage carousel watching suitcase after suitcase pass by, but yours is nowhere to be found. Lost luggage is a huge hassle affecting millions of travelers worldwide each year. But airlines are starting to fight back against lost bags with new tracking technology. Delta Air Lines …
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From eclipses to volcanoes: set sail for natural wonders
Take in the glaciers in Iceland, the midnight sun in Norway or eruptions in the Mediterranean.