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10 weird and wonderful places to stay in Europe
From cranes and lighthouses to underwater bedrooms, YBW brings you the most unusual places to stay in Europe this autumn.
Son writes off father’s £1.2m motor yacht in Saint-Tropez
A teenager, who took his father's £1.2 million motor yacht for a spin off Saint-Tropez in Southern France, has written off the vessel after crashing it onto rocks.
One dead, four injured in Harmony of the Seas accident
One crew member has died in an accident on the world's biggest cruise liner, Harmony of the Seas. Four other crew were also injured during the safety drill which happened while the ship was docked in Marseille.
Plymouth to La Rochelle Revival Race gets underway
French and British classic boats will leave Plymouth on 12 July for the race to La Rochelle in France. They are expected to finish from 20 July.
Alleged French yacht thief escapes charge
A man suspected of stealing a $200,000 French registered yacht three years ago has reported to have left Australia, where the boat washed ashore.
Yachts used to transport migrants to the UK; gang arrested
French police say they've arrested five people in the Breton port of Saint-Quay-Portrieux after finding migrants stowed away on a yacht bound for the UK.
Last minute Christmas and New Year getaways
If you've worried you've left it too late to head off somewhere for the festive season, think again! Whether you'd like to travel abroad or stay in the UK, we have lots of trip ideas for you for an idyllic Christmas and New Year.