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A polar bear killed one member of a British tour group and injured four others in Norway.

The United Kingdom is set for a two week tropical heat wave with temperatures to soar above 30C for most of the two-week period.

Jordan's King Abdullah II Fund invests into Star Trek Theme Park.

After three years the newly-refurbished Victorian National Museum is reopening in Scotland since its formal opening in 1866, following a £47.4m refit.

Jellyfish Invasion: Advice for British Swimmers

British Swimmers Warned Over Jellyfish Invasion

Playboy's August issue does wonders for anyone wanting to know of the greatest bars to visit for a drink and dance after the sun goes down.

Hurricane season 2011 – Tropical storm 'Calvin' forms off Mexico

Virgin Atlantic Pilots’ Strike: British travellers breathe sigh of relief as deal is reached

New ash cloud fears as Iceland’s most feared volcano is set to erupt

Virgin Australia set to become Australia’s number one airline?

Virgin Atlantic pilot strikes a step closer after BALPA press release?

The Virgin Atlantic Pilots' strike will cause serious financial woe for the struggling airline.

Virgin Atlantic pilot strike: no news is very bad news

Is the Virgin Atlantic pilot strikes a sign of things to come for the embattled airline?

The Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow, is held annually each July at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. This summer's event will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and will be held on the 16-17 July.

Virgin Atlantic under further pressure as Qantas call off industrial action

Will your insurance cover you against the planned Virgin pilot strikes?

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour of industrial action. Here are all the facts that you need to know about the strike and how any planned industrial action will affect you

BALPA withdrew on Friday to consider its position after another round of talks to avert the Virgin pilots' strike failed. Richard Branson was said to have played a 'key role' in negotiating for Virgin Atlantic but it is expected dates for the strike will be announced on Monday.

Virgin strike details set to be announced on Friday 1 July

British travellers set for chaotic July unless Richard Branson 'becomes actively involved' in Virgin pilot strike talks

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour of industrial action. It is a significant blow to British travellers who will no doubt face holiday chaos this summer. The strike will affect key routes flown by Britain's, including Florida, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. The first walk out is expected this July.

The 48-hour strike that started on Tuesday in Greece to protest austerity measures planned by the government has caused disruption to travel throughout the country, particularly Athens, so holidaymakers should monitor information regarding flights, ferries or trains.

Gatwick airport as well as Southern trains on the Brighton to London line was severely disrupted yesterday when a lightning strike hit a Gatwick tower damaging aircraft and train equipment. Trains were disrupted on the Southern line after the strike with passengers experiencing delays and cancellations. Flights from Gatwick airport were suspended and rush hour trains running from both London Bridge and London Victoria were from 2.45pm.

On Thursday 30th June, up to 750,000 members from four unions will cross the picket line causing mass disruption to many public sector services in England and Wales

Richard Branson has reportedly begged Virgin Atlantic pilots to call off the strike action that is set to cause mass chaos and disruption for British travellers this summer. In a written letter, Branson has called on the pilots to call off the industrial action and to reconsider the pay structure that the airline has offered them

British travellers set for summer of chaos despite British Airways deal

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour to strike.