Opinion

These are 8 of the most popular ‘dark tourism’ destinations around the world

For those looking for dark locations to visit, travel company My Late Deals has compiled a guide to some of the most popular destinations.

10 of the cheapest airports to fly from in the UK

For those looking to jet off, check out this list first – these are 10 of the airports with the cheapest flight deals in the UK.

Iron Age man believed to be murdered or executed found during HS2 works

He was buried face down with his hands tied together in a ditch at Wellwick Farm near Wendover, Buckinghamshire.

Leeds Bradford Airport release video of new safety measures after coronavirus pandemic

Flyers will first go through a ‘preparation zone’.There the airport staff will ensure that people are social distancing and be on hand to provide hand sanitiser and face coverings.

USAF pilot killed in crash off US coast named

He was First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen, the assistant chief of weapons and tactics for his squadron.First Lieutenant Allen’s age and nationality have not been confirmed, although he was serving with the USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing.

World's largest container ship arrives in UK for first time

HMM Algeciras concluded its journey from China to Essex on Sunday – via South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

US scientists help trace evolution of human speech back to primates

Chimpanzee lip-smacks exhibit a speech-like rhythm, confirming that human speech has ancient roots within primate communication, according to a new study.

US disability charity fighting for users around world – and own future

Susie Hart should currently be working in South America before heading back to the UK to prepare for the opening of her charity’s new building in the centre of Harrogate but, like countless others around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to her immediate plans and cast doubt on the long-term future.

All mail to be stamped with special Captain Tom Moore postmark this week

The Royal Mail postmark, which will be applied to all stamped post between April 26 and May 1, reads: “Happy 100th Birthday Captain Thomas Moore NHS fundraising hero 30th April 2020.”

Leeds imam Qari Asim: Why we must embrace a different kind of Ramadan this year

And it will undoubtedly be different this year, just as Easter and Passover have been observed by Christian and Jewish communities, in ways that might feel unnatural, but almost certainly unite us all. The Coronavirus lockdown has meant that mosques are closed and that fasting, praying and Iftars will be done behind closed doors.