Month: January 2024

Tourists have been warned about pirate taxis targeting travellers in Cancun. Hundreds of unlicensed cabs are said to be operating in the Mexican city. Those who drive the fake taxis pose as legitimate drivers to pick up tourists at Cancun International Airport and outside hotels. There could be as many as 900 of the phoney taxis in and around the city, which is a popular destination for tourists visiting the North American country. Because local officials do not regulate them, they have no idea if the drivers are insured, what condition their vehicles are in and whether or not the ... Read more

If your Freeview TV viewing is being disputed by a dodgy signal this weekend you are definitely not alone. Freeview has issued a 24-hour warning due to the weather conditions currently hovering over the UK with the platform saying “disruption” is expected. High pressure has hit parts of Britain today, Sunday, January 28, and telly signals simply don’t like it – that means your screen could be suffering from a glitchy, interrupted picture and broken sound. “Freeview viewers across parts of England and Wales could see some disruption to their TV reception on Sunday 28th of January 2024,” Freeview explained in ... Read more

Spain is one of the UK’s leading expat destinations and over 300,000 British people live there according to statistics from epdata. Many retired Britons are attracted to Spain because they want to spend their golden years living by the sea and under the sun. However, they might not have made the right choice, according to one expat. An expat on Reddit shared their opinion about the best place in Spain to live and it might not be the region most Britons would expect. They said: “I’ve been in Spain for two years and I would recommend staying in the northern ... Read more

Jan. 26, 2024 – The cravings feel inevitable and unavoidable – you stand up, walk to the kitchen, open the fridge or pantry, and ponder. Although you remind yourself to consider a piece of fruit or some protein, your eyes linger on the potato chips and cookies. If fats and sugars sometimes seem irresistible, you’re not alone. A new study published in Cell Metabolism, based on work by researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, shows we have two separate but parallel fat and sugar craving pathways that send signals from the gut to the brain, which light up ... Read more

The four-wheeled star of the latest Bond film, No Time to Die, tops the fantasy car league for motor-mad British males. The grand touring vehicle, which outshone all others in the 2021 blockbuster, topped the list with 18 per cent of the vote. With prices starting at £250,000, one in 10 of those polled said they would even sell their own home and move in with their parents if it meant they could buy one. Next up on the hot list was the Jaguar F Type, chosen by 17 per cent. The Audi R8 was picked by 16 per cent and ... Read more

If you’re a fan of the Polar Express then this train journey through the Swiss Alps could be for you. Known as the Glacier Express the train meanders through simply stunning scenery that wouldn’t look out of place in the famous film. In fact the route is so very beautiful that as well as taking in glaciers, it moves at a glacial speed so passengers can take in its majestic views. The Glacier Express – also known as GEX – is a direct train connecting the railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz, via ... Read more

It’s not often you get something for nothing but that’s exactly what Amazon is offering right now. The UK retailer is dishing out a deal that gives Kindle users two whole months of Kindle Unlimited access without paying the usual fee. That means you can read endless best sellers, digital books, magazines, and even listen to audiobooks for free. Anyone can claim so you don’t even have to be a Prime member. What is Kindle Unlimited? Kindle Unlimited is a Netflix-like subscription for books and magazines. Amazon also bundles some of the best-selling book series, such as the Harry Potter ... Read more

“Letting your eye colour influence your lipstick choice is a great way to make sure your eyes pop and the colour flatters you,” said makeup artist Belinda Chatterton. If you have ever worn a lipstick shade that washed you out but looked amazing on a friend, it’s because certain hues work better with different facial features. “Brown eyes look amazing with lipsticks that have a cool undertone,” said Belinda. “A striking red or pink is a perfect choice to bring out the different tones in your brown eyes.” Belinda added: “Green, grey or hazel eyes will stand out even more ... Read more

Illustration by Iris Johnson John Birmingham, a magazine editor, was startled to find his wife, Lola — dressed for work and for a birthday gathering afterward, in a jacket with a large fabric flower — perched on the edge of their bed, peering at her outfit in bewilderment. “Why am I dressed this way?” she kept asking. “You’re scheduled to go to a party after work,” he answered. “But … what do I do?” That’s when John got scared. His wife owned a small company that made one-of-a-kind hats with handcrafted materials; she was passionately dedicated to her work. “She ... Read more

Former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe clashed with Jeremy Vine in a brutal debate about whether or not Channel migrants should be able to work. The former Tory MP claimed that the Government must “take control” of the issue before the question of letting Channel migrants work even arose. A caller to the Jeremy Vine show, James in Cardiff, got the debate rolling. During a discussion on whether or not asylum seekers that had crossed into Britain from France should be able to work in the care sector, the caller said: “We are having these individuals go to work with the ... Read more