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Car air-con mistakes revealed… how you’ve been using the cooling system is all wrong (6/7/2018) - With no end to soaring temperatures in sight, it seems many drivers are using their air-conditioning the wrong way and leaving themselves in a sweaty mess and even risking a smash… Spain’s leading car maker Seat has revealed the mistakes…
Gatwick rail disruption – what are my options for reaching the airport (5/7/2018) - A signal failure on the main rail link from London to Gatwick has resulted in chaos for travellers heading to the airport. The mainline from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport has been severely disrupted after a signal failure brought many…
Manchester Airport to axe free drop-off lanes… find out when and how much the new charges are (5/7/2018) - Manchester Airport is to axe its free ‘kiss-and-fly’ drop-off areas as it battles to ease congestion around its three terminals. From July 10, drivers dropping off passengers outside the terminals, bus and rail stations, will have to pay £3 for…
Brainteasing puzzle alert: Can you solve this football themed quiz (5/7/2018) - This is the latest brain-teasing puzzle to hit the internet, and it comes with a twist – quite literally. As England cruise through the World Cup’s knockout stages, this clever 360-degree puzzle asks you to spot a baby hidden among…
Amazing video shows 200,000 planes flying on busiest day ever in the skies (5/7/2018) - The video shows a record 202,157 planes flying on the busiest day of air travel ever recorded by a flight tracking website. The yellow swarm is a radar track from Flightradar23.com of all the flights in the skies and highlights…
Drop-off and pick-up charges of up to £50 revealed at UK airports – find yours here (4/7/2018) - Anyone dropping off or picking up passengers from Birmingham airport will need to bring plenty of change to feed the car park machine, with charges hitting £50 for less than an hour’s parking. Tightened security at UK airports has meant…
Love Island fans can now stay in the show’s villa (3/7/2018) - Love Island might be the ultimate example of Marmite TV, but there’s big news for the show’s ‘lovers’ – you can now rent out the Casa Amor villa. If emulating muggy Meg and her pals lounging around a swimming pool…
Beat hot weather bad smells in your car with this simple trick (3/7/2018) - Hot weather can leave a bad smell in your car, but this simple cheap trick can banish the noxious odours in minutes. We all remember that new motor smell, but the fresh interior soon takes a battering as pets, food…
Please vote for APH at the British Travel Awards 2018 (2/7/2018) - Here at APH we’ve been looking after the nation’s airport parking needs for almost 40 years; earning your trust by ensuring we offer the best value service without ever compromising quality or safety. This is why we’re proud to have…
Is your sun cream lotion ‘decomposing’? Here’s the expiry symbol you need to check now (29/6/2018) - The heatwave continues and the sun cream keeps flowing – but are you risking serious skin damage with inferior lotion that’s starting to decompose? As temperatures soar, protecting our skin now can help prevent short-term misery and long-term damage that’s…
Autism and UK airports… what help can you expect in the country’s terminals (27/6/2018) - If you, a child, or companion is on the autism spectrum this guide will assist in explaining the help and information you can expect when flying from major UK airports. For adults and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), travelling…
Sun myths exposed… when and how sunburn can strike without you knowing (21/6/2018) - It’s time to look forward to hot summer holidays and heatwaves at home, but are you at risk of inadvertently falling victim to the sun’s rays? Are you safe in a car, or will a t-shirt protect your from harmful…
Should horse riders face a £1,000 fine for their animals fouling the roads? Have your say (20/6/2018) - A car hire firm is calling for horse riders to saddle the burden of cleaning up after their animals, or face a £1,000 fine for leaving piles of poo on the UK’s roads. ValueHire.co.uk has made the controversial suggestion after…
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones…here’s all you need to know (19/6/2018) - Many of us rely on WhatsApp for free chats and sending photos when we’re on holiday, but the much-loved app will stop working on a raft of Android and iPhone mobiles before too long. The messaging service is owned by…
Ryanair opening base at Southend Airport with flights to Spain, Greece and Portugal (14/6/2018) - Ryanair is opening a new base at Southend Airport with almost 60 flights a week departing for top European destinations. The low-cost carrier will base three aircraft at the Essex airport, with flights to 13 destinations in eight countries. Popular…
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