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The tourist drove the car into one of Florence's main squares (Image: Muncipality of Florence) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The tourist drove a bright red Ferrari Spider into the Piazza della Signoria, Florence’s famous pedestrianised square. He was apprehended by police in the Italian city. Related articles Best Jet2 deals in March 2023: 50% off hotels and more Travel horror as passenger declined the seat he 'deserved' on plane The driver had been seen driving along the nearby Via dei Gondi street. Local officials described his driving as “nonsensical”. The Piazza della Signoria is shaped like a W and is usually packed with tourists heading to the Uffizi Gallery. Police fined the man 470 euros … [Read more...] about Tourist fined £412 for driving Ferrari into Italian city square

The Outer Hebrides are one of the UK's best hidden gems (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info New analysis from travel experts at Coast & Country Hotel Collection has found some of the UK’s best hidden gems. From beaches to abbeys, the list provides plenty of stunning staycation inspiration. Related articles Best Jet2 deals in March 2023: 50% off hotels and more US tourists slam Kensington Palace for 'making money off Diana' UK’s top hidden gems Outer Hebrides, Scotland Ladybower Reservoir, Peak District & Derbyshire Montrose Beach, Scotland Nanjizal Beach, Cornwall Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire Lundy Island, Devon Old Sarum, Salisbury Loch Awe, Scotland St … [Read more...] about Britain’s best ‘hidden gem’ staycation destination is ‘truly incredible’ – full list

The urgency of returning to normal after three years of the coronavirus pandemic is felt especially keenly in Hong Kong, given the strict quarantine and other restrictions for travelers that made it difficult for visitors — and locals — to come and go. Now, even the mask mandate has been lifted . Art Basel Hong Kong , taking place Thursday to Saturday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, will have its fullest presentation since 2019, with 177 dealers in total, which is 47 more than last year. “My goal is to bring Hong Kong back and to reinforce its role as a cultural capital,” said Angelle Siyang-Le, the director of the fair. Ms. Siyang-Le, who is based in Hong Kong, is new to her position, having previously worked for Art Basel as head of gallery relations for Asia. “People can now travel easily, as opposed to what we call the ‘closet years,’” she said. In 2020, the fair went entirely digital, and then in the next two years it was staged in … [Read more...] about Art Basel Hong Kong Has Its Grand Reopening

More than 45,000 migrants crossed Channel to UK in 2022 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The UK taxpayers will be forced to foot a £9billion bill over three years as the Illegal Migration Bill will fail to bring down the backlog of asylum seekers in the UK, a report claims. The Refugee Council warns that 150,000 people will be denied asylum during that time period, but won't be deported. Related articles Private firms cashing in from asylum hotels in Britain Rishi Sunak defends 'stop the boats' pledge Around 45,000 vulnerable children will also be locked up under the Government's new bill, the report added. The legislation is the latest of the Government's efforts to stem the flow of small … [Read more...] about UK taxpayer faces eye-watering £9bn bill to fund un-deported asylum seekers

Ruth Madeley admits boyfriend was 'sick to death' as she 'couldn't stop crying' on holiday (Image: DISNEY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ruth Madeley has opened up on the stress of travelling in wheelchair, explaining she can't relax until her mobility equipment arrives in tact. Speaking on Journey to the Magic, the actress, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, recalled crying while in Walt Disney World Orlando because she had the best time and accessibility wasn't an issue. Related articles Susanna Reid thanks Piers Morgan for making her 'bolder' BAFTA TV Awards' full list of nominations as Happy Valley missing Speaking to host Giovanna Fletcher, Ruth recalled: "Of all the times we’ve been away, I … [Read more...] about Ruth Madeley admits boyfriend was ‘sick to death’ as she ‘couldn’t stop crying’ on holiday

US Air Force shoot down suspected Chinese spy balloon SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Speaking on TalkTV , Brexiteer Richard Tice and British journalist Isabel Oakeshott expressed concern over the unidentified objects spotted in Northern America over the past ten days. This comes as the fourth flying object was shot down in Michigan over Lake Huron, after direct orders from President Joe Biden . Trending The pair spoke with former Pentagon defence advisor Elbridge Colby who claimed it was likely the four balloons originated from China, rather than outer space. Mr Colby said: “This is a real wakeup call to the American people. “It is very important that British and European audiences understand that … [Read more...] about Richard Tice says UFO alien origin theory is ‘scariest thing’ as US refuses to rule it out

Gwyneth Paltrow was pictured in court today (Image: COURTTV) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Gwyneth Paltrow, 50, is being sued by retired optometrist Terry Sanderson who alleged that the Hollywood actress skied "out of control" and hit him in 2016. The Oscar-winning actress's "reckless" behaviour at the ski resort resulted in the man sustaining permanent brain injuries, the US court has heard. Related articles Dianne Buswell talks split rumours with Joe Sugg as house goes on sale Ed Sheeran reduced to tears as he shares wife Cherry's health woes Gwyneth appeared in court on Tuesday to hear opening statements in the case, wearing a high-necked cream jumper and brown trousers. Lawrence Buhler, representing … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘reckless’ skiing caused severe brain injuries, court hears

Sarene Taylor in photo issued by family (Image: Supplied) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A heartbroken son claims his stroke victim mother was “left to die” – but survived for 28 days after staff halted her food and water. Sarene Taylor was admitted to an NHS hospital but doctors felt nothing could be done and the 88-year-old was taken back to her care home, where staff withdrew fluids and food. Related articles Woman ‘appalled’ as neighbours build £3k fence 'she never wanted' Seven Brits dead after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery But son Rob blasted the approach, saying: “She is just left to die, slowly from dehydration and malnutrition in front of our very eyes. This is how you would treat … [Read more...] about Son accuses ‘inhumane’ carers of leaving his mum, 88, ‘to die’

Ebony-Paige Blank gave birth to son Khai in a taxi (Image: Erin Black/Plymouth Live) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A new mum was forced to give birth in the back of a moving taxi while on her way to hospital - with the driver refused to take a penny. Ebony-Paige Blank, 23, from Barne Barton, gave birth to her baby boy, Khai, on February 28. On the day of Khai's birth, Ebony was shopping in Plymouth with her mum when she began experiencing contractions. The pain soon became too much and she told her mum she needed to get a taxi and go home. Related articles Pound rallies after UK inflation announcement defies economists Tourist fined £412 for driving Ferrari into Italian city square But before the pair … [Read more...] about Mum gives birth in moving taxi as she dashes to get home – and driver doesn’t take a penny

Ben's grave was flooded when Rebecca visited on Mother's Day (Image: CambridgeshireLive) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A mum was left "devastated" after finding her son's grave completely flooded when she went to visit on Mother's Day. Rebecca Kelly found her son Ben's grave in a foot of water when she went to visit on Sunday, March 19. Rebecca, who spent several hours draining the 28-year-old's grave at Huntingdon Road Cemetery after going to lay fresh flowers at the site, has called Cambridge City Council's failure to maintain the grave "disgraceful" and called on the local authority to upkeep maintenance. Related articles PIP rates to increase in weeks - here are the new rates Dragons' Den's Sarah … [Read more...] about Mum slams ‘disgraceful’ council after finding her son’s grave flooded on Mother’s Day