Author: News Desk

These are apparently the best cities in Europe for solo female travel The Metro says Looking to plot out your next solo travel adventure? According to Booking.com, 84% of those who travel solo are women. On top of that, 55% of Google searches for ‘solo travel’ can be attributed to women. If you want to count yourself among the number of lone lady wanderlusters you’re in luck, because we’ve got a list of top-tier cities that are especially female-friendly. Bag and luggage brand Kipling has created a ‘female travel index for Europe’, listing the top 20 cities great for women…

Cost of British food basics increases by up to 80% in a year The Guardian says The price of staple foods such as cheddar cheese, white bread and pork sausages has soared by up to 80% in some shops over the past year, in further evidence of how inflation is hitting those on the tightest budgets the hardest. Porridge oats topped the price increase ranking among a basket of British basics measured by the consumer group Which?, with prices up by an average of 35.5% followed by skimmed milk, which was up by 33.6%, and cheddar cheese, which rose by…

EasyJet boss says it is prepared for summer despite ongoing strikes The Guardian says The boss of easyJet said the travel industry was much better prepared for this summer than last year when staff shortages led to chaos at airports, although he warned that ongoing strikes could cause some disruption. The budget airline lifted its profit outlook for this year after summer bookings rose and passenger numbers over Easter returned to pre-pandemic levels. Johan Lundgren, the easyJet chief executive, said the airline had completed its largest ever crew recruitment drive and had received a number of applications more than eight…

It really sounds like The Last of Us TV show will go way beyond a season 2 The Metro says The creators of the The Last of Us have hinted that the post-apocalyptic drama might well be going beyond a second season. Starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, the US TV series follows Ellie and Joel as they travel across North America 20 years after a deadly zombie outbreak. Based on the 2013 critically acclaimed video game of the same name, the first season of The Last of Us began in January and ran for nine episodes in total. The…

Jaymi Hensley still not sure if Union J bandmates are happy about his shock exit but insists: ‘It wasn’t healthy anymore’ The Metro says Jaymi Hensley has spoken out following his departure from Union J in a tell-all interview. The pop star, 33, was part of the band from the beginning alongside JJ Hamblett, George Shelley, and Josh Cuthbert, having shot to fame on The X Factor in 2011 before officially disbanding in 2019. Union J were due to reunite this year, but the plug was quietly pulled on tour plans, leaving fans both disappointed and confused, with Jaymi releasing…

Yellowstone ‘ending after 5 seasons amid clash between Kevin Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan’ The Metro says Yellowstone will reportedly draw to a close after five juggernaut series as Western drama hit by claims over ‘friction’ between Kevin Costner and showrunner Taylor Sheridan. The Paramount Plus series, which premiered in 2018, tells the story of the Dutton family, owners of the largest ranch in Montana, who are led by patriarch John Dutton III (Costner). Rumours began circling in February that Yellowstone would be ending after the next season, with Costner, 68, also thought to be stepping away from the blockbuster…

‘Six surprise campmates to join I’m A Celebrity All Stars line-up as latecomers’ to shake-up jungle The Metro says The I’m A Celebrity All Stars confirmed campmates are reportedly set to have a shock when six surprise celebrities enter the jungle. The new ITV show takes place away from the usual Australian rainforest and will see the stars contend with creepy crawlies and Bushtucker Trials in South Africa. Heading to the Rainbow Nation are Carol Vorderman, 62, Paul Burrell, 64, Jordan Banjo, 30, Shaun Ryder, 60, Helen Flanagan, 32, Fatima Whitbread, 62, Phil Tuffnel, 56, Amir Khan, 36, and Janice Dickinson,…

Mohamed Salah has scored the most left-footed goals in Premier League history The Metro says Mohamed Salah has now scored the most left-footed goals in Premier League history with his strike in Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Leeds United on Monday evening. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Elland Road, while Salah doubled Liverpool’s lead with an excellent near-post finish. Salah’s goal was his 106th in the Premier League with his left foot, which means the Egypt international overtakes former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler, who scored 105 Premier League goals with his left foot during his…

Haas boss Guenther Steiner opens up on sacking Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin following Ukraine invasion The Metro says Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner has detailed the moment he had to sack Russian driver Nikita Mazepin following the start of the war in Ukraine. Just weeks before the start of the 2022 season, Russia invaded Ukraine, leaving Hass and Steiner in a difficult situation as not only did they have a Russian driver but also a Russian title sponsor in the form of Urakali. The chemical company had sponsored the American team since 2021 and is owned by Dmitry Mazepin…

Mark Allen reacts to ‘completely crazy’ Crucible protest during victory over Fan Zhengyi The Metro says Mark Allen hailed security staff and referee Olivier Marteel for their efforts to halt the protest at the Crucible on Monday night, which took place during his 10-5 victory over Fan Zhengyi. There were wild scenes in Sheffield as a protester jumped on the table during the Rob Milkins vs Joe Perry match, while another activist tried to get to the table during Allen’s match with Fan. The disrupter on one side of the dividing wall sprayed orange powder all over the table, but…