Brit revealed how she became a street dog vet in Sri Lanka after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend

A British vet who left behind her party lifestyle to start a street dog charity in Sri Lanka has revealed how going on a trip with her ex-boyfriend moments after they’d broken up changed her life forever.  Janey Lowes, 32, from Barnard Castle, County Durham, started her animal charity in Sri Lanka, WECare Worldwide, in … Read more

Mrs Sri Lanka winner is ‘left with head injuries’ after previous victor removes her crown on stage

Mrs Sri Lanka winner is ‘left with head injuries’ after previous victor removes her crown on stage and claims her rival can’t win the pageant because she is divorced Pushpika De Silva awarded the title during the ceremony at a theatre in Colombo But fellow competitor Caroline Jurie, who won in 2019, grappled crown from … Read more

England touch down in Sri Lanka amid tight Covid-19 security

England’s cricketers touch down in Sri Lanka to be greeted by officials in hazmat suits spraying their clothes and bags with disinfectant, as Joe Root’s squad begin 10 days of Covid quarantine before two-Test series England’s cricket team have arrived in Sri Lanka for their two-Test series Players and coaches were greeted at the airport … Read more

Mollie King admits she feels ‘anxious’ as boyfriend Stuart Broad heads off to Sri Lanka on tour

‘I’m going to miss him so much’: Mollie King admits she feels ‘anxious and uncertain’ going into 2021 as cricketer boyfriend Stuart Broad heads to Sri Lanka on tour By Louise Saunders for MailOnline Published: 11:08 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 11:10 GMT, 1 January 2021 Mollie King has admitted she is going into … Read more

Stillborns found just months after the first EVER healthy twin elephant birth in Sri Lanka 

Death of the miracle twins: Heartbroken Sri Lankan officials discover stillborns side by side, dashing hopes the country had seen only its second ever healthy twin elephant birth The baby elephants’ carcasses were found on Saturday in Mahasenpura Photos show the twins lying side by side, their bodies covered in dust and dirt Births of … Read more

Can we visit Sri Lanka? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries 

We’re due to pay £27,000 for a January Sri Lanka trip – but can we visit? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 09:08 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 09:08 GMT, 3 November 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers … Read more

Our honeymoon to Sri Lanka was cut short. Why can’t we get a refund?

Our honeymoon was cut short in March and we had to return home early from Sri Lanka. Our travel agent – a local firm – told us this was not covered and we would have to go through our travel insurance to get money back. However, our insurers rejected the claim as we had a … Read more

Asia’s ‘Oldest bone and arrow’ unearthed in Sri Lanka

Scientists have discovered evidence of the oldest use of bows and arrows by prehistoric humans outside of Africa, in a cave in Sri Lanka.  Fragments of arrowheads, made from the bone of boar, deer, primates and other creatures, were used to hunt tree-dwelling animals at least 45,000 years ago.  The preserved shards, found in the … Read more

England’s tour to Sri Lanka cancelled due to coronavirus

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

There’s a host of new travel hotspots for 2020 – from a resurgent Sri Lanka to deepest Cornwall

As another year draws to a close, it’s time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. The good news is the choices have never been better, as airlines launch new routes, destinations stage major events, and hotels and tour operators create original and enticing experiences. This year the Foreign … Read more