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Volcano throws ash over dozens of villages, as nine flights between Bali and Australia scrapped Read the full story

For locals, the phenomenal success of this driving route means blocked roads, a racetrack mentality and mess, rather than the promised benefits to business At Bettyhill General Merchants, a convenience store and post office in a remote village on Scotland’s far north coast, perched above the spectacular dunes of Torrisdale Bay, owner Susan Malone is anticipating the summer tourist season with ambivalence. “There’s a sense among locals that the situation is going to get worse this summer. We’ve already had a much busier April and May than expected: I don’t…

VisitBritain confirms slowdown of visitors from EU due to Brexit uncertainty Read the full story

Plane Talk: ‘Legacy’ carriers still do what they can to extract the maximum from business travellers, who should really know better Read the full story

Airlines usually warn passengers against smoke in the toilets – because people don’t usually light up in their seat Read the full story

Booking sites were given until September to clean up their act Read the full story

Snowdon, Helvellyn and Ben Nevis are great climbs, so long as you don’t mind the queues on the trails. Carey Davies finds these walks just as challenging and scenic – but without the crowds Skip Helvellyn via Striding EdgeGive this a go instead High Street via Long Stile ridge Continue reading… Read the full story

The troubled jet has been grounded since mid March Read the full story