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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The Independent's Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith debate the controversy around the 1988 Bruce Willis classic.
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Kate Winslet hopes her new film Goodbye June gives audiences the opportunity to have difficult conversations about loss and grief.
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First glimpse inside France’s new high-speed TGV trains designed to ‘flow like a river’ independent.co.uk/travel/new…

First glimpse inside France’s new high-speed TGV trains

TGV Inoui trains will take to the tracks in 2026

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Forget Warsaw and Krakow – this Polish city has street art, film history and £2 pints independent.co.uk/travel/eur…

Forget Warsaw and Krakow – this is where to go for a Polish city break

With industrial chic neighbourhoods filled with street art, museums and hip cafes, Tamara Hinson says it’s time we started paying more attention to Lodz

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Covid restrictions five years on: How the pandemic brought the world’s leading travel industry to its knees independent.co.uk/travel/new…

Covid five years on: How travel restrictions brought the travel industry to its knees

Pandemic panic led to ‘millions of taxpayers’ cash blown on measures with no apparent plan or proof that it was working to protect public health’

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Best hotels in Crete, from family-friendly resorts to mountain retreats independent.co.uk/travel/eur…

I’m a Greek islands expert, these are the best hotels in Crete

Greece's largest island suits every type of holidaymaker – whether you’re seeking an amped-up all-inclusive or a beach hotel

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The best London hotels for afternoon tea: Where to visit for city views, tradition and sweet treats independent.co.uk/travel/uk/…

I’ve found the best hotels in London for delicious afternoon teas

The very best afternoon teas in London’s top hotels to book this Mother’s Day

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What it’s like to go on the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise independent.co.uk/travel/cru…

What it’s like to go on the world’s biggest heavy metal cruise

Death metal in a sauna, Lamb of God on the karaoke machine and 2am mosh pits – Kinza Shenn sets sail on a hardcore music cruise that out-rocks all others

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How to get to Paris from London: Flight and ferry options as Eurostar trains cancelled by WWII bomb independent.co.uk/travel/new…

How to get to Paris from London after Eurostar trains cancelled by WWII bomb

Exclusive: All possible air and coach options appear to have been bought up already

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Why you should swap the fast-paced French Alps for a slowed-down ski holiday in Catalonia independent.co.uk/travel/eur…

Swap the French Alps for a slowed-down ski holiday in Catalonia

Looking for break on the slopes with a little more chill? Rebecca Miles finds a calmer stay in the Pre-Pyrenees full of camping, cross-country skating and truffles

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Eurostar cancellations: Your rights to a refund after WWII bomb discovered near Paris Gare du Nord independent.co.uk/travel/new…

Eurostar: Your rights after trains cancelled due to WWII bomb near Paris Gare du Nord

Consumer protection is not nearly so strong for rail travellers as airline passengers

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Eurostar – latest: All London to Paris trains cancelled today after WWII bomb found near Gare du Nord station independent.co.uk/travel/new…
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I was sent by @IndyTravel to a muddy hill outside Siena ahead of @NationalGallery Siena: The Rise of Painting. Worth it for the wonders within. What a city independent.co.uk/travel/eur…

The insider’s tour of the Tuscan city at the heart of Renaissance painting

The medieval city of Siena is a treasure trove of Renaissance art, which is the focus of a new exhibition at the National Gallery. Michael Hodges heads to Tuscany to experience the magic for himself

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Meet Royal Caribbean’s cutest crew member – its new chief dog officer independent.co.uk/travel/new…

Meet Royal Caribbean’s cutest crew member – its new chief dog officer

Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas ship will have a resident pooch for passengers to play with

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How to have an extraordinary ski holiday in Italy on an ordinary budget independent.co.uk/travel/ski…

How to have an extraordinary ski holiday in Italy on an ordinary budget

Helicopter rides, spas and five-star hotels for a song? Sign me up, says Fiona McIntosh

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How Heathrow’s great reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits independent.co.uk/travel/new…

How Heathrow’s reshuffle could work – these are the potential passenger benefits

Exclusive: Could this be the ideal solution to one of aviation’s must enduring puzzles?

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The best family-friendly hotels in Barbados from kids' clubs to watersports independent.co.uk/travel/cen…

Best family-friendly hotels in Barbados 2025, reviewed

While this Caribbean island is known for its party towns, Barbados also has a wide selection of hotels and resorts fit for families, from tots to teens

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Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury independent.co.uk/travel/new…

Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury

Gatwick, the busiest single-runway airport in Europe, will see a final decision made by the government in October

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Gatwick Airport expansion: Decision day looms for runway plan independent.co.uk/travel/new…

Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury

Gatwick, the busiest single-runway airport in Europe, will see a final decision made by the government in October

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Where’s hot in March? Best places to visit for warm weather independent.co.uk/travel/ins…
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