Avoid the crowds and high prices of Bali and Dubrovnik and try Bintan and Sibenik instead

Should there be Oscars for the most spectacular places on earth, plenty would deserve the lifetime achievement award, from Venice to the Taj Mahal. Yet lesser-known spots nearby may be every bit as inviting. With ‘overtourism’ affecting so many of our best-loved holiday destinations, it’s time to think laterally. Here’s what we suggest… Love Dubrovnik? … Read more

Train cancellations record high worst hit north of England TransPennine Express Northern

Train cancellations in the North of England hit record highs with 7am Harrogate to Leeds service unable to run 28 out of 55 times last month Britain’s most cancelled train is Northern 7.13am from Harrogate to Leeds Worst-performing for local and commuter services was TransPennine Express  Study found 49 services across Britain ran on fewer … Read more

Celine Dion hits a fashion high note in midnight blue coat following her concert in New Jersey 

Celine Dion hits a fashion high note in midnight blue coat as she steps out following her concert in New Jersey By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 07:10 GMT, 8 March 2020 | Updated: 07:10 GMT, 8 March 2020 Celine Dion knows how to stay warm in style.  After delivering her divine vocals at the Prudential … Read more

Hey, mid spender! The hero piece that hits the sweet spot between high street and high end

It’s the hero piece that hits the sweet spot between high street and high end. Frankie Graddon salutes the mid-price dress Joely Richardson in Olivia Rubin at Wimbledon. The Duchess of Cambridge dazzles in red Needle & Thread.  Miranda Kerr in Self-Portrait’s Azaelea dress.Nicole Scherzinger sizzles in Ghost. Vogue Williams shines bright in Olivia Rubin … Read more

Little Mix are in high spirits as they touch down in Brazil without Perrie Edwards

Little Mix are in high spirits as they touch down in Brazil without Perrie Edwards… after illness forced her to pull out of their show By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 17:43 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 17:44 GMT, 7 March 2020 Little Mix have touched down in Brazil without bandmate Perrie Edwards, after … Read more

Stockpilers pushing trolleys piled high with toilet rolls form enormous queues at Costco

Stockpilers pushing trolleys piled high with toilet rolls form enormous queues at Costco while shelves are stripped empty in Asda in coronavirus panic Shoppers at Costco in Chingford seen forming huge queues at the checkout Lee Kennedy, who took video, said people were seen ‘fighting’ over toilet rolls A separate clip shows shelves in Asda … Read more

Bachelor 2020 contestants move to the mansion under high security

Australian Survivor’s Locky Gilbert was announced as The Bachelor on Wednesday. And it seems production for the series is already well underway, with Channel 10 taking extreme precautions to protect the identities of the new contestants. On Wednesday, the show’s latest batch of female contestants were pictured leaving a hotel in Sydney’s Homebush under heavy … Read more

Five out of the six High Street banks allow customers to bank cheques made out to their middle names

Five out of the six High Street banks allow customers to bank cheques made out to their middle names By Samantha Partington For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 10 September 2019 | Updated: 09:13 GMT, 11 September 2019 Current account holders can still bank cheques made out to their middle names in five out … Read more

High Street braced for a slump as shoppers stay home

High Street braced for a slump as shoppers stay home and scientists say a coronavirus epidemic is ‘highly likely’ By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 5 March 2020 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 5 March 2020 The High Street is bracing for a slump as shoppers stay at home amid the coronavirus … Read more

Greggs on a roll! High street bakers sees 13.5% sales rise

Greggs enjoyed a 13.5 per cent sales rise to £1.2billion last year boosted by its vegan sausage rolls – but today warned February sales have been much lower because of the poor weather.  The business said that it had a very strong start to 2020 in January, ‘but significant slowdown in February due to storms’. Profit … Read more