ryanair vs Pirates It is known that Michael O’Leary took no prisoners. During his almost three decades at the helm of Ryanair, he told customers who wanted refunds to “fuck you”, dismissed global warming as “nonsense” and called the owners of major airports “overcharging rapists”. However, none of these comments, which occasionally became the focus… Read More »
Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary this year – Andrew Fox I don’t know if it’s the sellotaped A4 ad for a Morris dance class in the butcher’s shop window or the flock of gray squirrels chasing each other’s bushy tails on the Village Green, but the effects of Bournville’s charm are always immediate. As a… Read More »
Cruise ships are shifting itineraries from Dubrovnik (pictured) to nearby city of Split – Getty/iStock As backlash against cruise ships in some of Europe’s most popular ports fades, the region’s cruising map is being subtly redrawn as companies look for alternative stops. Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week that it will stop visiting Venice due… Read More »
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Saas Fee, a gorgeous little pedestrian village in the Swiss Alps – stephane jaquemet The gorgeous little, traffic-free village of Saas-Fee looks a bit like a mini-Zermatt, with its dark wooden chalets, and is entirely surrounded by spectacular glaciers and mountain peaks, including the Dom, Switzerland’s highest mountain. Saas-Fee’s ski area is one of the… Read More »
Steve Brown (left) with his best friend Harry Hill, with whom he created Tony, in 2023! Tony Blair Rock Opera – Heathcliff O’Malley Steve Brown, who has died aged 69, was a composer of comedy songs, particularly for the satirical puppet show Spitting Image, and eventually became that show’s house composer; he also wrote many… Read More »
An incredible stroke of luck helped experienced skier Ken Scott survive being buried in 3 meters of mud – Ken Scott In North America, it is widely believed that skiing is safe within ski area boundaries, but recent events in Palisades Tahoe, where three skiers were injured and one person died following an avalanche, show… Read More »