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Dutch teenager Laura Dekker describes herself as a doer rather than a dreamer, but it seems that her plan to be the youngest sailor to ever circumnavigate the earth will not be realized.
Child protection services in the Netherlands have determined that the trip is too dangerous for the young girl, meaning that she and her [...]
28th Aug 09
Authorities in Australia seizing infants from unfit parents
by Sally Davies
Figures out of Australia are showing that mothers in Queensland are giving birth while intoxicated and that babies are being taken away from unfit parents nearly every week.
The Queensland Child Safety Department has reportedly had to take 250 children away from their mothers within three months of their birth during the past five years, according [...]
26th Aug 09
Sunscreen use may lead to Alzheimer’s
by Paul Russell
Academics are currently investigating the possibility that sunscreen, used by tens of millions of holidaymakers every year, can induce Alzheimer’s disease.
Sun-worshippers are always being urged to use sunscreen to prevent burning and possible skin cancer, but two experts at the University of Ulster, in research substantially funded by the EU, are exploring the potential links [...]
25th Aug 09
Environmental trust fears luxury resort would destroy ancient forest
by Natasha Redman
A plan to build a luxury resort in Highland Perthshire is being met with concern regarding the potential impact on ancient woodland and area wildlife.
According to the Dall Estate and M James Developments, the development would mean the creation of hundreds of new jobs through the club members at Loch Rannoch.
A hotel, spa, two golf [...]
24th Aug 09
Budget honeymoons offered at Premier Inn
by Katie Naylor
A budget hotel chain is offering couples in the UK a way to control the cost of their wedding by featuring a two-night honeymoon package for only £58.
The only catch is that the couple will be spending the first two nights of married life at Premier Inn, which most typically draws business travellers or families [...]
21st Aug 09
Reality TV contestant sought in death of ex-wife
by Harry Oldfield
Police in California are saying that a reality TV show contestant is being sought for questioning related to the death of his ex-wife, whose naked body was found in a suitcase.
The 28-year-old former swimsuit model and Los Angeles resident Jasmine Fiore was reportedly last seen alive last Friday in San Diego, where she was playing [...]
20th Aug 09
French Foreign Ministry proposes travellers pay for own repatriation
by Adam Richards
French tourists may face paying for the cost of their rescue if they travel to risky destinations abroad and require the government’s assistance.
Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has proposed legislation that would require travellers to reimburse the French government for air fare and any other costs incurred if they need to be rescued from hostage-takings, war [...]
19th Aug 09
Travel clothing rental scheme launched
by Sally Davies
A new travel service could mean that worries about lost baggage, waiting in long queues for checked baggage and dragging heavy suitcases are relegated to the past.
The Age has recently reported about a new pilot project called Zero Baggage that is underway in Australia. Travellers using the service can rent holiday wardrobes from a variety [...]
18th Aug 09
Kelly Osbourne to join “Dancing” to build confidence
by Paul Russell
Although Kelly Osbourne grew up in a musical family, the reality star, one of 16 celebrities joining the new season of “Dancing with the Stars,” claims that she was born with two left feet.
She told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show: “I’m so excited, but I cannot tell you how terrified I am. Dancing [...]
17th Aug 09
Celebrities travel to Edinburgh for fashion fundraiser
by Natasha Redman
One of the fashion world’s most eagerly awaited collections of the year is about to the shown in Edinburgh.
An exclusive show that features Kate Moss’s latest creations for Topshop is expected to the charity event’s highlight. Edinburgh will be the first to preview Moss’s new autumn-winter collection that will be launched later this year. It [...]
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