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New Eruption Looms Over Iceland
Written by Lewis Lane November 2nd 2010

Just months after the eruption of an Icelandic volcano which caused Europe’s largest air shutdown since World War II, comes signs that another volcano is about to burst into life, experts said on Monday. “The water levels have tripled in (the river) Gigja since last night,” water measurement s

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Security Checks To Be Stepped Up Following bomb Attacks
Written by Lewis Lane November 2nd 2010

A bomb found on a cargo aircraft at East Midlands Airport last week has sparked an international terror alert after US President Barack Obama, confirmed what had earlier been described as a “suspicious package” did contain explosives. Speaking on live television, he said the package, along with

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Ryanair’s Extras Boost Profits
Written by Lewis Lane November 2nd 2010

After recent news showing the excessive charges made by Ryanair, much to their customers frustration, today they have revealed that their profits have soared by 17%. The low-cost carrier reported a 17% increase in underlying net profits to £393.4 million for the six months to September 30 and incre

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Cruise Reaches New Heights In Dubai
Written by Yvonne Dawson November 1st 2010

Tom Cruise has risen to new heights in his film making career as he dangles from the world’s tallest building during shooting of his latest movie. Fans watched open mouthed from the pavement 2,717 feet below as the 48 year old actor dangled precariously from the observation deck of the Burj Khalif

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Ski Resorts Enjoy Early Snowfall
Written by Yvonne Dawson November 1st 2010

As the UK basks in a relatively mild autumn, ski resorts across Europe and North America, are enjoying the first heavy snowfalls of the season, with more forecast to come. As some resorts are planning to open this coming weekend, the snow couldn’t have arrived at a better time. In Keystone, North

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Hotel’s Strange Requests And Even Odder Discoveries
Written by Lewis Lane October 27th 2010

With millions of people visiting hotels every year, each have their own style, preferences and agenda, you can only imagine in your wildest dreams some of the goings on behind those doors! The Best Western hotel chain (http://www.bestwestern.co.uk) revealed a bizarre list of demands they’ve receiv

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Royal Caribbean Builds New School In Cholera Stricken Haiti
Written by Yvonne Dawson October 27th 2010

Cruise line Royal Caribbean has recently opened a new school on the cholera stricken island of Haiti. On Tuesday 12th January 2010 the island was devastated by an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, this was followed over the next two weeks by at least another 52 smaller quakes. The devas

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Thomson’s Dream Is Certainly No Stinker
Written by Lewis Lane October 26th 2010

In an attempt to restore confidence in its flagship cruise ship, Thomson have published their most recent statistics showing record high reviews from customer service questionnaires over recent weeks. The Thomson Dream was splashed across headlines earlier this month following its appearance on the

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Plane Makes Emergency Landing Due To Unruly Brit
Written by Yvonne Dawson October 26th 2010

A packed passenger plane recently had to make an emergency landing due to a disruptive British passenger arguing with his family. Virgin flight VS74 was flying from Orlando in Florida to Manchester in the UK when the man who was under the influence of alcohol, allegedly became involved in a bust up

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Engine Noise On Planes Can Diminish Your Sense Of Taste
Written by Lewis Lane October 26th 2010

They are something you either love or hate, however for those who dislike them, this could be your reason why…. Scientists have discovered why flight meals are so distasteful, and the chef’s not to blame! Research has found that the noise passengers are subjected to inside the aircraft cabin can

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