Tour de France Cycle Race

The Tour de France is the largest bicycle race in the world.  Rotterdam is set to host the Grand Start for the 2010 race on 1 July, and the Dutch people have planned a terrific sendoff.   The Tour runs from 3-25 July.

Excitement…

Alex Now Cat 1 Hurricane

Tropical Storm ‘Alex’ has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane.   A hurricane warning is in effect for the Texas coast and NE coast of Mexico, with high winds and heavy rain forecast.  

President Obama has issued a federal emergency declaration for Texas.  Along Texas coastal…

Running of the Bulls – Spain

It’s almost that time of the year when bulls get their revenge and have a go at trampling humans into humburger meat.  Sometimes they get bored with the same old recipe and have a go at making human kebabs.  The annual San Fermin Festival (the…

Benicassim International Festival – Spain

If Glastonbury was not enough for festival fans, Spain’s annual Benicassim International Festival kicks off soon - from 15-18 July 2010.

The location is once again the Recinto De Conciertos in Benicassim, which is a small town situated between Valencia and Barcelona on the…

London Tube 48-hour Strike

Disruption is anticipated across the London Underground network as maintenance workers are set to go ahead with a two-day walkout from 7pm this evening (23 June 2010).

The dispute is over pay, jobs and conditions.  The union won their case…

Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) Update

The Foreign Office (FCO) has published an update regarding the suspension yesterday of Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) flights. 

CTA and Atlas Jet have agreed to operate in partnership and are putting together a new flight schedule.  In the meantime, cancelled CTA…

European F1 Grand Prix – Valencia, Spain

Officially the ‘2010 Formula 1 Telefonica Grand prix of Europe’ – the action in the next event of the 2010 race calendar takes place in Valencia, Spain – beginning this Friday, 25 June 2010 with the Grand Prix on Sunday.

The…

Oil Spill – Florida and Gulf Beaches

The Deepwater Horizon oil platform tragedy on 20 April 2010 devastated the families and friends who lost loved ones.  The resulting oil spill has devastated the livelihoods of many residents along the Gulf of Mexico coastline. 

The scale of the disaster is…

Father’s Day – Don’t Forget!

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! 

In case you had forgotten, this Sunday – 20 June 2010 - is Father’s Day (or Fathers’ Day, if you prefer) in the UK, USA and Canada.

The day is…

Red Arrows – Displays 2010

If you live in the UK or plan to visit the UK or Europe this year, check for any airshows near you and the chance to see the incredible Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team in action. 

They have events planned further afield than…