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Sport
Equestrian world body looks to helmets and vests to keep riders safe
Rider safety is an ongoing issue for the sport’s international governing body. ADVERTISEMENT The world’s equestrian governing body is developing…
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People ‘bounced off the roof’ of a plane that dropped during flight
This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying. ADVERTISEMENT As officials investigate…
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Risk of an accident is 1 in every 1.26 million flights, new data shows
Good news for nervous fliers: Planes in Europe are the safest they’ve ever been. ADVERTISEMENT Flying in Europe is at…
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Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel?
A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west…
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Here’s what I’ve learnt while solo travelling over the last 6 years
The new year is full of grand travel plans and solemn vows to take that trip you’ve been putting on…
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Seat up, blind open, lights dimmed: Airline safety rules explained
Do you really have to turn ‘flight mode’ on before takeoff? We asked the experts. ADVERTISEMENT From celebrity appearances to…
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€2 million of items allegedly stolen from bags at Spanish airport
Luxury watches, cash and mobile phones were among the items reported missing from checked-in luggage. ADVERTISEMENT Employees at Tenerife South…
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Visiting London? Here’s why you should be extra careful on the Tube
Popular tourist destinations are being targeted as theft soars on the London Underground. ADVERTISEMENT Pickpocketing is rife on the London…
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Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns
Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year. ADVERTISEMENT The ‘Hogwarts Express’ train – one of the…
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Volcano tourism: How to witness Iceland’s glowing lava up close
Want to visit Iceland’s active volcanoes? Here’s how to do it safely. ADVERTISEMENT Thirteen years after the Eyjafjallajökull volcano famously…
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