Cheltenham’s ski jumping star Eddie the Eagle will be coming out of retirement next week to jump on the indoor ramp at London’s Ski and Snowboard show. If you’re looking for your own skiing challenge, Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE provides a little inspiration with a trip to ski the world’s longest ski run… ...
Trekking to the top of the Rockies, ice walking on a glacier and the thrills of wagon racing are some of the exciting highlights of a trip to Canada’s wild west for Swindon Business News Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE… Top picture – The stunning view from our horse ride in the Rocky Mountains The...
Need a break from the daily commute? Swindon Business News Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE swaps a drive on the M32 for the stunning location of….the M32, a restaurant with breath-taking views and a great Sunday morning breakfast. Tempted? Read on to discover why Salzburg is great for a city break. Above: Looking out over the old...
Got a business meeting in London but concerned about chaos and congestion caused by the Olympics? Don’t be, says Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE. Head to the capital and enjoy the unique Olympic vibe while it lasts. Packed and delayed Tube trains, terror alerts, heaving streets and sky-high hotel prices – these were among the...
Bristol Airport has become the first in the world to give passengers the chance to order food and drink in its bars and lounges via their smartphones. Customers can download a free app called QikServe in seconds, place their order and then have their food served at their table – without the hassle of...
Spectacular views from the top of the Jungfrau Railway Today is Swiss National Day. It’s also the day the highest railway in Europe, in the Swiss Alps, celebrates its 100th anniversary. Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE travels through the centre of the Eiger on the journey to the top Hiking with his daughter in the...
Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport rose by 6.9% in June against the same month last year and airport bosses are expecting a busier than usual end to July as the traditional summer getaway coincides with an expected increase in inbound passengers en route to Olympic events in Cardiff and Weymouth. The airport, which last...
The July edition of Swindon Business News includes features on innovation in the motor industry, coverage of our inaugural South West PA of the Year Awards, a preview of next month's Green Special as well as finance, law and property.
Want to be ‘at one’ with nature? Swindon Business News Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE discovers what else there is to get up to in the mountains above St Anton once the ski season comes to a close… How can letting dozens of ants crawl up your arm keep a cold a bay? Gamely, I followed instructions, patting an...
