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THE longest train ride in the UK that takes around 14 hours will be cancelled this year.
Travelling from Penzance to Aberdeen, the Crosscountry route will no longer go ahead from May.
The once-daily route is the longest single train ride in the country, travelling 775 miles with 26 stops along the way.
First starting in 1921, it was only reinstated back in 2023 after it was paused in the pandemic.
However from May 2025 this will be scrapped, with the new longest route ending in Edinburgh rather than Aberdeen.
This will reduce the route by 80 miles, to 695 miles instead.
A Crosscountry spokesperson told local media: “The changes will mean a more convenient service to Penzance for customers; a day trip from Bristol and the west of England become much more viable thanks to the new timetable.
“There will also be considerable operational efficiencies for us arising from the newly-timed services.”
The once-daily new route will leave from Penzance at 11:15am, arriving in Edinburgh at 10:15pm.
Some of the stops include Taunton, Cheltenham, Derby, York and Newcastle.
And some of the most scenic sites along the way include in Bamburgh Castle and the Dawlish seawall.
Tickets could be found for as little as £78.60 each way if booked in advance.
If you want one of the shortest train rides in the UK you can head to Stourbridge with a tiny one-carriage train operating just 0.8 miles.
And experts have revealed the most scenic train route in the UK to be the Scottish West Highland Line.
The UK is also getting a number of new train routes, including:
- Cardiff to Edinburgh, taking around six hours
- Oxford to Bristol, the first direct route since 2003
- Oxford to Cambridge, by 2030
Here is how train travel has changed in the past 200 years in the UK.
If you want the world’s longest train journey it could be done in 21 days, travelling 12,000 miles from Portugal to Singapore.
With 20 trains needed, the overall cost was estimated to be around £1,000.
Sun Travel's favourite train journeys in the world
Sun Travel's journalists have taken their fare share of train journeys on their travels and here they share their most memorable rail experiences.
Davos to Geneva, Switzerland
“After a ski holiday in Davos, I took the scenic train back to Geneva Airport. The snow-covered mountains and tiny alpine villages that we passed were so beautiful that it felt like a moving picture was playing beyond the glass.” – Caroline McGuire
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen
“Nothing quite beats the Shinkansen bullet train, one of the fastest in the world. It hardly feels like you’re whizzing along at speed until you look outside and see the trees a green blur. Make sure to book seat D or E too – as you’ll have the best view of Mount Fuji along the way.” Kara Godfrey
London to Paris by Eurostar
“Those who have never travelled on the Eurostar may wonder what’s so special about a seemingly ordinary train that takes you across the channel. You won’t have to waste a moment and can tick off all the top attractions from the Louvre to the Champs-Élysées which are both less than five kilometres from the Gare du Nord.” – Sophie Swietochowski
Glasgow to Fort William by Scotrail
“From mountain landscapes and serene lochs to the wistful moors, I spent my three-hour journey from Glasgow to Fort William gazing out the window. Sit on the left-hand side of the train for the best views overlooking Loch Lomond.” – Hope Brotherton
Beijing to Ulaanbatar
“The Trans-Mongolian Express is truly a train journey like no other. It starts amid the chaos of central Beijing before the city’s high-rises give way to crumbling ancient villages and eventually the vast vacant plains of Mongolia, via the Gobi desert. The deep orange sunset seen in the middle of the desert is among the best I’ve witnessed anywhere.” – Ryan Gray
Sadly it would need to travel through Moscow, so currently cannot operate due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Kate Middleton to stop telling the public key personal detail after cancer diagnosis gives her a ‘new perspective’
PRINCESS Kate is to stop sharing her impeccable outfits details to the public when she steps out for public duties.
The stylish mum-of-three hopes fans will focus on her work rather than her elegant ensembles, after her cancer journey gave her a “new perspective”, according to a palace source.
Since Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011, Kensington Palace has often shared the brands she has worn during public events.
However, following Kate’s gradual return to work following her preventative chemotherapy, this is set to end.
The royal wants to ensure the focus remains on the “issues, people. and the causes she is spotlighting”, rather than her clothing.
A palace source told The Sunday Times: “There is an absolute feeling that it [the public work] is not about what the princess is wearing.
“There will always be an appreciation of what the princess is wearing from some of the public and she gets that.
“But do we need to be officially always saying what she is wearing? No.
“The style is there but it’s about the substance.”
It is understood that the palace may share details of Kate’s outfits on important occasions, but not for public duties.
One of Kate’s friends said she understood that she’d have to wear a “uniform” for Trooping the Colour or film premieres.
However, they added she found it “enormously difficult” that a focus was on her fashion when she first started duties.
They told the publication: “[She] was going out and doing the work she was interested in and was hugely important to her, and people just talked about what she was wearing.”
Typically when Kate wears a brand they will sell out of the item due to what has been dubbed the “Kate effect.”
No details of her outfits were revealed for her previous two engagements in South Wales.
Often her elegant looks are created by long time personal assistant Natasha Archer, who was recently appointed to be her senior private executive assistant.
Yesterday, Kate launched a mission to create a happier, healthier society through a major new project for her early childhood foundation.
What is Princess Kate's signature fashion style?
WHEN it comes to dressing for public engagements Princess Kate has formulated a highly successful signature style, according to fashion expert Amber Graafland
The princess knows exactly what styles flatter her figure and while she may mix her favourite designers with the odd bit of high street, the basic principles remain the same.
The biggest benefit of this confident approach is that it allows her to recycle outfits. Kate is often seen re-wearing bespoke outfits by go-to designers McQueen, Ellis Saab and Jenny Packham.
The other huge plus side is that it has allowed her to amass an impressive handbag collection.
While the exact grand total has never been revealed, it is estimated that Kate owns at least 110 styles.
For most mere mortals that sounds like a huge amount, but if you consider that the princess attends upwards of 100 public engagements a year, it’s not actually that ridiculous.
Kate’s collection includes styles by Jimmy Choo, Prada, McQueen, Chanel, Asprey, Aspinal of London and Ellie Saab to name but a few.
It marks a significant step on her return to work following her battle with cancer as she calls for all to “invest in humankind”.
She says to “create a physically and mentally healthier society, we must reset, restore, and rebalance”.
Her heartfelt message comes in a personally penned foreword to a 106-page report, ahead of a public launch next week — her first such engagement for her children’s projects in 14 months.
Her early years initiatives are described as the “golden thread” of her work this year and she will be seen up and down the country promoting it.
The princess was briefed on the progress of the Shaping Us report, which has taken almost two years to research and release.
It comes after Kate — who last month revealed her cancer was in remission — carried out three royal engagements last week, with sources close to her insisting she was embarking on a gradual recovery rather than returning to full-time work.
Kate is said to be excited to have a chance of shining a light on early childhood and the work of the centre after conducting her highly personal visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital.
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Alex Gilbert ‘buzzing to get going’ as ex-Republic of Ireland U21 star joins League One promotion hopefuls on loan
EX-IRELAND Under-21 international Alex Gilbert has joined Charlton on loan.
The attacking midfielder will spend the rest of the season with the League One promotion chasers having found himself on the fringes at Middlesbrough.
Gilbert, 23, said: “I’m buzzing to finally get it done and finally be down here. I’m massively looking forward to Saturday.
“Charlton’s obviously a big club and from what I’ve heard the stadium’s really nice, so I’m looking forward to playing in front of all the fans.”
Gilbert scored a stoppage-time winner for Boro against Hull City on New Year’s Day but that was one of just seven appearances this term, all of them as substitute.
Charlton boss Nathan Jones said: “We’ve been looking to add more quality in the final third and Alex provides that.
“He comes with decent pedigree having played in a very good Championship side this season, who trust us to further his development.
“We don’t really like taking players on loan, but when an opportunity comes up to add real quality, like this, you have to take it.”
The Birmingham native came through the ranks at West Brom before joining Brentford in September 2020.
But he played just twice for the Bees first team – with both games in the FA Cup – and also spent time on loan with Swindon Town before joining Boro in the summer of 2023.
Previously capped at Under-19 level, he made six appearances for the Ireland Under-21s in 2021.
Devastating Lisandro Martinez injury update after Man Utd star stretchered off in tears during Crystal Palace defeat
MANCHESTER UNITED fear Lisandro Martinez could be ruled out for the rest of the season.
The Argentine defender left the Old Trafford pitch in tears on a stretcher during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Martinez, 27, went in for a tackle.
But he appeared to get his leg stuck in the turf and was in serious pain.
Now reports suggest he may not return for Ruben Amorim during the 2024-25 campaign as he faces a lengthy spell out.
Four months on the sidelines would mean Martinez does not take to the field again this term.
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Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace
MANCHESTER UNITED'S mini-revival under Ruben Amorim came to an abrupt end as Crystal Palace ran out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford.
Here’s how the Red Devils stars rated on a disappointing day.
Andre Onana – 5
Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line and beaten by Lacroix’s looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta’s path.
But he couldn’t do much about the second goal.
Leny Yoro – 5
Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on.
Did well to block Mitchell after a Mazraoui error, but his positioning was a problem later in the game.
Harry Maguire – 3
Lost his battle with centre forward Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time, and was left stranded for the Frenchman’s first goal.
Hasn’t connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should’ve buried some chances through Mateta.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute.
The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back’s shot over the bar on the brink of half-time.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position.
Struggled with the dual threat of Mitchell and Daichi Kamada down Palace’s left side.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break.
He’s not a left winger and it’s clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Missing in the middle when Mateta’s stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Restricted. Couldn’t get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson.
Was one of three United players booked.
Amad Diallo – 6
Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively.
Alejandro Garnacho – 5
Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s.
Was quieter in the second half and struggled to step up when the going got tough.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It didn’t pay off, but it wasn’t all his fault.
He didn’t get the service or have the hold up play required to be effective.
SUBS
Hojlund (’70 for Mainoo) – 5
Came on for the last 20 minutes and ran around a bit without doing much of note.
Zirkzee (’70 for Mazraoui) – 5
As above, not a great deal to write home about despite trying to make things happen.
I’m being taken to court for going on 3 school time holidays in 3 years – but one was only a day & they’re MY kids
A MUM who’s facing a criminal record for taking her kids out of school to go on three holidays in three years has hit back at the controversy.
Whitney Ainscough jetted off on three family holidays during school time last year with her partner and three children, Cora Bentley, 12, Addison Squires, seven, and Adley Christopher, three.
For their £5,000 trip to Cyprus in June last year, the children missed five days of school, before missing a further five days when they went to Zante on an £8k trip the following month.
Whitney then took her brood to Disneyland Paris on a day trip she insisted was “educational”.
The self-professed ‘bad mum’ has now appeared on London’s LBC radio to defend herself, after receiving a single justice procedure notice last month outlining that she is being charged under Section 444 (1) of the Education Act 1996.
“I’ve only been on two holidays within three years,” Whitney argued during the radio interview.
“No, no, you’ve been to Paris as well for a day,” host Tom Swarbrick insisted.
“One day. It’s a holiday!” Whitney said.
“So when it says if your child is off school three or more times within three years, and they have been, you are not going to be fined, you’re going to be taken to court, Whitney,” Tom retorted.
“I’m really sorry.”
“I think it is really unfair. It is unfair. But they’re my kids. Right, they’re my kids,” Whitney insisted.
“They’re not the government’s kids.
“If I want to take my kids out and experience the world… I could leave them at home with family, happily.
“But I don’t want to take my kids out of that.
“I want to bring them with me, you know?”
“You’re right, they are your children,” Tom replied.
“But they are also given a right over and above your decisions with where to take them for an education.
“They have that right. And that right needs to be protected.
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“That right to education even needs to be protected from you.”
“If they’re not my kids, the government can start paying me for them then,” Whitney replied.
“They are your children,” Tom said, to which Whitney retorted: “Well, apparently they’re not the government’s kids!”
Tom refused to let it go as he then said: “Their right to an education is protected over and above even their mum’s decision to say, ‘Right kids, we’re off, we’re going to Paris again, here we go, here’s the Arc de Triomphe, you’re having a lovely time’.”
Section 444 (1) of the Education Act 1996 states that if a child of compulsory school age who is a registered pupil at a school fails to attend regularly at school, his parent is guilty of an offence.
A person charged with the offence has to prove they had a ‘reasonable justification’ for their child’s failure to attend regularly at the school.
After receiving the letter informing her of the legal proceedings, Whitney told her TikTok followers: “I was expecting that I may get another fine but I’d not heard anything and it had been months.
“I was absolutely furious, fuming.
“To be honest with you, it would absolutely make me laugh.
“How could you even threaten somebody with jail for taking their kids on holiday?
“I just can’t understand the logic of it.
“What do you want me to do? Leave my kids at home while I go off on fancy holidays with my partner?
“No. I’m sure social services would be getting involved at that point.
“I take my kids on a nice holiday to see the world and you get penalised for it. It’s absolutely disgusting.”