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This is officially the best place to visit in the UK, according to you

The Independent’s readers have spoken and this is your favourite staycation spot in the country

Flight disruption eases as airport operations return to normal

An air traffic control issue caused more than 2,000 flights arriving or departing the UK to be cancelled this week.

Scottish university beats top institutions for graduate employment in the UK - full list

Scottish institutions took the top three spots

Why Kai Havertz’s dummy was perhaps more pleasing than a Lionel Messi waltz | Max Rushden

The Arsenal striker reminded us grace can exist in the non-stop pace of football with his involuntary noise-provoking act During Covid, when sport was back but behind closed doors, I hosted a number of strange online sh…

Government warned tourist tax plans will be 'hugely damaging' as travel firms speak out

"33,000 people could lose their jobs as a result of this tax"

Rural Bolton quarry due to close this year asks to extend operations until 2031

Harwood Quarry is only one of two in the country that can produce the shale needed to create high-quality bricks

CCTV shows shocking moment Sheffield gang member firebombs great gran's home with her inside before fleeing

The 78-year-old was left trapped inside

RNLI warns volunteers not to wear branded clothes on some occasions after far-right threats

The charity’s chief executive said the online abuse was ‘wholly unacceptable’

Jonathan Anderson lands design festival honour as NI fashion star teases latest Sabrina Carpenter collaboration

West Nile virus hits Europe as temperatures climb

Mosquito-borne disease becomes entrenched across the continent following a record hot summer

Dogs for adoption in Sussex: 13 adorable pups seeking homes at Raystede

These are some of the adorable dogs looking for homes in Sussex.

In pictures: Thousands line streets of Wigan to say goodbye to beloved rugby legend Sir Billy Boston

He was one of the most celebrated players in rugby league history

DfT major rule change for UK all air passengers over luggage, delays and airports

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced in Commons massive changes impacting travellers

Cutting some York parking charges 'strikes right balance' as businesses slam 'over-zealous' hikes

Cuts to some York parking charges have been approved following a backlash which prompted a review into hikes brought in last year.

Meadows murder accused tells jury shotgun which killed Coel Tainton went off 'by accident'

Jack Preston claims he wrestled the double barrelled shotgun from the deceased's hands

Iceland boss ‘proud to back British interests’ with new Falkland Islands store

Lord Richard Walker said it ‘was an honour and important to show solidarity and support for the Falklanders at this time’.

New online casinos: Best new casino sites for September 2026

The Standard’s experts take a look at the best new online casinos to have hit the market recently

More streetlights to be turned off on East Riding roads in major sustainability project

More streetlights are to be turned off around East Yorkshire as authorities look to make motoring more sustainable by reducing energy consumption.

Two Edinburgh women injured in hit-and-run e-bike crash on Princes Street

Police are seeking to find the e-bike rider.

Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum: Huge queues at London attraction as blockbuster show begins

Huge queues formed outside the London attraction as the blockbuster exhibition opened at 10am on Thursday

Pharmacist says four habits put you at high risk from silent killer

There is one free way to see if you are one of the 5,000,000 people unaware they are in danger

West Lothian Council issues £10,000 in flytipping fines since start of year

West Lothian crackdown works with community input in redraw of service at the start of the year

Tyrone pensioner pleads not guilty to IRA charges dating back nearly 40 years

Tyrone pensioner pleads not guilty to historical IRA charges dating back nearly 40 years