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Travel

Make tracks: 8 of the UK’s best walking and cycling trails on former railway lines

Repurposed railway lines make accessible and family-friendly walking and cycling routes. Here are some of the best, from Somerset to the Highlands of Scotland Start/finish Coombs Road in Bakewell to Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, but there are lots of access points along the way Distance 8.5 miles Cycle, hike or ride a horse along the Monsal Trail to explore a swathe of Derbyshire’s industrial history. This former stretch of the Midland Railway line winds past the imposing structures of two 18th-century cotton mills, through illuminated railway tunnels and over the Headstone Viaduct, which gives

18 Sept 2026, 14:06 UTC

World

Remembering Dolly Parton: 8 facts about the icon

Dolly Parton, one of the world's most successful artists, has died at the age of 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.

18 Sept 2026, 13:17 UTC

Business

AI stock swings could affect your 401(k). Here’s what retirement savers need to know

Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade. Here is how to assess the risk without making a rash move.

18 Sept 2026, 13:07 UTC

World

Why we're still looking for dark matter

When physicists said they may have spotted evidence of dark matter almost 100 years after it was proposed as a theory, the internet lit up. Here's why we're searching for the thing that holds everything else together.

18 Sept 2026, 12:16 UTC

Sports

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap

Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.

18 Sept 2026, 11:37 UTC

Sports

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18 Sept 2026, 11:37 UTC

Business

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

18 Sept 2026, 11:14 UTC

Business

Parents are interfering with teens’ first jobs. Here’s why employers say it can backfire

Parents are sending their teens' work emails for them. “An employer may reasonably wonder whether the teenager can communicate independently," says expert.

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC

Business

As Republicans tout Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' here's who the tax breaks benefited most

As the midterm elections approach, Republicans are touting President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" to voters. Here's who benefited from the tax cuts.

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC

Travel

How to explore Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers’ travel tips

Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite holiday in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshire Dales every step of the way. I set out at Ilkley’s Riverside Gardens on the south bank, near the remains of a Roman fort. Trace the path to the ancient stone bridge and along to the picturesque villag

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC

Health

Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC

Business

We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC