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KIng Richard III Audio Tour
The story of King Richard III’s final days in Leicestershire can be relived in a new audio tour which is free to download onto smart phones and tablets. The tour tells the story of King Richard III’s life and death in Leicester and Leicestershire and features key locations throughout the city and county including Bow […]
Read the full story hereLithuania builds World’s largest social media statue
In contrast to its historical heritage, Lithuania is looking to the future as Lithuania builds World’s largest social media statue this summer in the resort town of Druskininkai as the centrepiece of the new Like’able Lithuania campaign.
Read the full story hereeasyJet Venice flights lift off
EasyJet begun its Venice service today with a special member of crew. Gavin Shuker, Member of Parliament for Luton South joined the celebration as an honorary cabin crew member for the morning, to welcome passengers onboard the aircraft which was flanked by giant venetian masks in homage to the city’s famous ‘Carnivale’ and masquerade balls, […]
Read the full story hereRoasted camel meat gets Michelin star treatment in Abu Dhabi
Camel meat, traditionally eaten by Arabia’s desert dwellers, is undergoing something of a resurgence in Abu Dhabi. A camel meat burger has now found its way onto a menu at Emirates Palace – one of the world’s most opulent hotels – and a camel meat pizza is now the popular choice at the Olivia’s restaurant […]
Read the full story hereRyanair gives lift off to electronic devices
Ryanair, one Europe’s budget airlines, has given the green light to passengers who want to keep their electronic devices on for the whole fight. From today, passengers on all Ryanair flights can use their PEDs (including tablets, smartphones, e-readers and MP3 players) for the entire duration of their flight, once these devices are switched to […]
Read the full story hereRunners race BA plane in Durban
An amazing race unfolded at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport as four amateur athletes and a local sport radio presenter competed to emulate Springboks and Toulon Rugby player Bryan Habana’s sprint against a British Airways’ A380.
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