Car-melting Walkie Talkie skyscraper finally fitted with shades
The Walkie Talkie was dubbed the ‘Walkie Scorchie’ after it damaged several cars (Picture: REX) A £200million London skyscraper that made headlines for melting cars last year has been fitted with...
View ArticleHuge bolts the size of an arm fall hundreds of feet from London skyscraper
The Cheesegrater is due to open next year (Picture: Getty Images) A City skyscraper has been cordoned off after two huge steel bolts the size of human arms broke off – with one plunging hundreds of...
View ArticleBirmingham is one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world
Bright lights in the big city (Picture: PA) Residents of Birmingham might be pleased to learn that their city has made the list of the top ten cities in the world. And what’s not to like? According to...
View ArticleThe world’s 20 most sinful cities revealed! Is yours on the list?
Just in time for Christmas the world’s most sinful cities have been revealed. Yes, that’s right folks, the survey that literally no one was asking for has finally arrived. Hurrah! But be warned, if...
View Article15 things you know if you’ve ever moved from a city to the countryside
Hi! We’re your new neighbours (Picture: AP Photo/Ronald Zak) Everyone who lives in the city enjoys the occasional idle fantasy about moving to the countryside. Your one-bed flat in London would get you...
View Article9 amazing things to do on a Paris mini-break right now
Ahh… Paris. (Picture: Alamy) Summer may be a very distant memory, but that means city break season has begun. A naughty weekend of eating, drinking, shopping, sight seeing – or just lounging around a...
View ArticleQuiz: Can we guess whether you’re a countryside or city person?
You’re one or another (Source: Getty Images Credit: METRO/Myles Goode) It’s the ultimate location divide: the country dwellers with their green pastures and the city lovers with their choice of...
View ArticleWhere in Britain can you earn the most money?
Money money money (Picture: Getty Images/REX) If you were hoping for a hidden El Dorado in Britain, then we have some bad news. Unsurprisingly, London is still the highest paid city in the UK,...
View ArticleThese are the world’s most eye-wateringly expensive cities (and the cheapest)
We’re pretty expensive (Picture: Getty Images) Planning a trip away on a tight budget? Then you should probably avoid Singapore. The world’s most expensive cities have been revealed in the Economist...
View Article11 beautiful inner-city balcony gardens that prove nature can thrive anywhere
(Mango and Salt/Instagram) When it’s this sunny, there’s nothing better than lounging outside surrounded by nature’s goodness. But that’s nothing but a dream for city-dwellers who have to reside in a...
View ArticleMinimal packing, maximum fun – 15 tips for a stress-free city break
Your days of overpacking could soon be behind you (Picture: Getty) I live in a relatively small town, so every now and again I save my sanity by escaping to the city. I always try to make the most of...
View ArticleQuiz: How many of the world’s capital cities have you been to?
Just look at Dubai (Picture: Getty) White sandy beaches, sparkling all-natural pools and isolated forests – yeah, sure, hidden travel gems such as these are breathtaking, and make great Instagram...
View ArticleHow to boss moving to a new city as an adult
(Picture: Getty) Moving city as a young adult can be terrible. There, someone said it. Poppi Worthington was sexually abused before she died, coroner rules Changing location and feeling at home in a...
View ArticleThe world could have its first ever floating city by 2020
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video No, this isn’t science fiction. The world could have its very first floating city by...
View Article5 reasons why Leeds should be your next city break
Clarence Dock in Leeds (Picture: Protze/LightRocket/ Getty Images) When it comes to deciding on where to enjoy a city break in the UK, you might consider London the obvious choice – provided you’re not...
View Article7 reasons why you should visit Adelaide in South Australia
Endless wineries at Clare Valley (Picture: Karen Edwards, TravelButterfly.com) Despite boasting pristine sandy beaches, beautiful wineries, local-produce markets, rugged coastlines and a bustling...
View ArticleWhy Sacramento should be your next California destination
California is a vast state. It’s more than three times the size of England, but with only about three quarters of the population, meaning you can find huge swathes of barely inhabited rural areas just...
View ArticleDeutsche Bank is cutting more than 7,000 jobs
Deutsche bank is cutting more than 7,000 jobs (Picture: Reuters) Deutsche Bank has begun slashing more than 7000 jobs, including positions in London. The struggling German bank, which has posted three...
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