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A street food feast, takeaway picnic hampers and a spread inspired by Agatha Christie: Britain's best hotel afternoon teas revealed

National Afternoon Tea Week is upon us and to celebrate, MailOnline Travel is rounding up the best afternoon tea offerings at hotels across the UK. Whether you're looking for a Welsh spin on the traditional English spread or a service inspired by one of the world's most famous crime novelists, one thing's for sure: there will be no shortage of clotted cream, freshly-baked scones and delicate desserts at these luxurious properties. Pictured: the Glam Rock service at London's K West Hotel & Spa (top left), Intercontinental Park Lane's Floris Scents of Summer afternoon tea (bottom left), The Lanesborough's award winning tea service (middle), The Lancaster London's takeaway picnic offering (top right) and Brown's Agatha Christie-inspired spread (bottom right).

Forget glamping, try CRAMPING: The world's smallest caravan that has a double bed and fully-equipped kitchen... despite being just eight-feet long

Gidget is the world's smallest caravan that is fully-equipped at just eight-feet long

The Tardis-like creation has been taking campsites by storm this summer because it's so small that it can be easily towed like a trailer - but its nifty design also hides a secret compartment. The brainchild of two Australian camping enthusiasts, Glenn Wills and Christine Bree, The Gidget will set buyers back about £10,000 to own the retro-inspired pod.

Maybe Peter Jackson will chip in? Lord of the Rings fans reveal plans to build life-size replica of Middle Earth's Minas Tirith in England... but they have just 60 days to raise £1.85 BILLION

A group of diehard fans has started an ambitious crowdfunding campaign and hope to build the walled city somewhere in southern England, but so far has only raised £17,000.

Worried Cuba will become Americanised? It already is! Despite 50 years of official hostility there's a national love of baseball, French fries and milkshakes

Cuba is a country whose language, music, literature and fashion are steeped in American influence despite the ban on tourists. Relations are set to thaw, especially with the opening of a US embassy.

Emirates announces world's longest non-stop flight from Dubai to Panama City... an 8,700 mile journey lasting 17 hours and 35 minutes (but could you bear it in economy?)

The airline hopes that connecting the Middle East with Panama's largest city will open up Central America, South America and beyond.

One in two parents are happy to take their children out of school for a week to get a cheaper holiday

Nearly one in three British parents would be prepared to take children out of school for six to 10 days. Many parents said they would not be put off the action by the threat of a fine for truancy.

'There is literally danger at every turn': Spain, Greece and Turkey named riskiest destinations for British holidaymakers by travel law firm

A recent report by a Manchester-based law firm has dubbed the country one of the most dangerous vacation destinations, especially in terms of injury and sickness.

Dramatic moment British holidaymaker was airlifted from Fred Olsen cruise ship in the middle of the sea after falling severely ill with Legionnaires' disease

Frank Standen (inset), 84, from Tunbridge Wells, said he is 'lucky to be alive' after contracting the potentially deadly illness and spending 12 weeks in hospitals in Spain and the UK.

Man, 20, is escorted off plane by police after 'sexually assaulting' 69-year-old woman seated next to him

Police said the woman was awake when she was assaulted by a stranger on a WestJet flight from Calgary to Halifax. The man was moved to a different seat and arrested when the plane landed.

29 shares Man, 20, arrested after 'sexually assaulting' woman, 69, on plane

Moment that desperate whale approached boat full of fishermen for help after getting a plastic bag caught in its mouth - then stuck around for selfies to say thanks

A whale surprised fishermen North of Sydney, when it nudged their boat apparently looking for help. The fisherman removed rubbish from of the whale's mouth, while taking selfies capturing the moment.

Passers-by stop tourist's car from crashing into the sea by SITTING on the bonnet as it perches perilously over the water's edge

Turkish man stop tourist's car from crashing into the sea by SITTING on it

It made for an amusing sight as the four men sat on the bonnet - checking their phones and smoking cigarettes (right) - as most of the car dangled over the edge of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul (inset). They stopped the car just in time, saving it from a watery grave at the boundary between Europe and Asia.

Disabled passenger humiliated by British Airways staff when they removed him from a flight moments before take-off and 'made him look stupid' after last-minute decision not to let him fly

Luke Kenshole, who has cerebral palsy, claims staff decided he was unfit to travel on the London to Philadelphia flight and he was removed as passengers watched.

Bad call: Teenage tourist caught stealing roof tile from ancient city of Pompeii so he could 'sell it on eBay and buy an iPhone'

The 16-year-old was only stopped in his tracks when an American tourist spotted him trying to pack the artefact into his rucksack while visiting the historic city of Pompeii in Italy.

The moment Typhoon Soudelor whips up enough power to lift A PLANE from the tarmac in Taiwan

Powerful Typhoon Soudelor has battered Taiwan with strong wind and torrential rain at the weekend, killing six people and cutting power to 3.62million households.

Fall in! Soldier goes flying when he slips during historic Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Hundreds of tourists flock to the gates to see, and often record, the ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, but this unlucky man in uniform probably wishes they didn't.

Airline announces it will weigh PASSENGERS before boarding... and anyone deemed too heavy won't be allowed to fly

Uzbekistan Airways have announced that all passengers will have to get on a weighing machines with their personal luggage after they have checked in.

Holidaymaker who contracted salmonella from five-star holiday in Egypt left so ill he needed a WHEELCHAIR to leave the plane

Jake Ankers, 24, from Manchester, required medical attention from the Sensatori Hotel clinic in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, after developing severe abdominal pains and diarrhoea.

Passenger jet bound for the US forced to turn around mid-flight and return to Heathrow due to 'technical issue'

Flight number UA801 took off on time from London at 12.42pm but had to pull short its seven and a half hour journey and turn back, with the airline saying it was a 'technical issue.'

Stinking seaweed that smells like rotten eggs that's blighting Caribbean resorts labelled 'natural disaster' as tourists cancel their holidays

The picture-perfect beaches and turquoise waters that people expect on their visits to the Caribbean are increasingly being fouled by mats of seaweed that attract biting sand fleas.

Tiger feat! Proud feline mother gives birth to an ORANGE cub and a WHITE cub at Bali Zoo

Bengal tiger mother gives birth to an ORANGE cub and a WHITE cub at Bali Zoo

Bali Zoo are celebrating the birth of two new-born Bengal Tiger cubs - one of which is white and female and one orange and male, despite sharing the same parents. The twins were introduced to visitors at the Indonesian zoo 10 days after their birth and are both still under veterinarian supervision in order to monitor their condition.

Airbnb 'landlords' face a huge tax bill: Families who let out their spare room could be hit after website hands over details to Irish taxman

The US-based firm, which allows people to rent out either a room or their whole home on a short-term basis, is co-operating with tax officials to ensure that users pay the correct rate on their income.

Has Queen Nefertiti been found behind King Tut's tomb? Scientist claims to have discovered a secret door to her burial chamber in Tutankhamun's grave, the boy king who may have been her son

Dr Nicholas Reeves, an English archaeologist at the University of Arizona, says he made the discovery after analysing high-resolution radar scans of the walls of Tutankhamun's grave.

War on hand luggage: EasyJet scraps its 'guaranteed bag in cabin' policy so even small items could end up in the hold

Although this rule by the Luton-based carrier will not incur any additional charges for the customers, it does mean more time could be spent in the airport terminal retrieving luggage.

US government hid report showing that TWO FIFTHS of air traffic controllers suffer chronic fatigue and have made 'significant errors' including bringing planes too close together

Federal Aviation Administration officials in the U.S. have declined to publish a copy of the report despite repeated requests and a Freedom of Information Act request by The Associated Press.

Film student spends loan capturing spine-tingling time-lapse of Europe's most stunning landscapes

Film student James Hollins spends loan capturing time-lapse of European landscapes

Battling dehydration and lack of oxygen James Hollins, 23, snapped volcanoes and mountain waterfalls in a goosebump-inducing video. The breathtaking video features mind-blowing scenes from Tenerife, Italy, France, Scotland, and England. 'Our Significance' was created to provide escapism for those stuck behind a desk back home.

Passengers claim they are being treated 'worse than cattle' after packed commuter train grinds to halt for an hour

South West Trains services into and out of London Waterloo were hit during the evening peak last night, with packed commuter trains grinding to a halt.

The seals outnumber the guests! Scottish holiday island with spectacular sea views, a restaurant and lighthouse is yours for £2,000 a night

Located a mile from Mull of Kintyre, rugged Sanda Island boasts four cottages and a natural beach populated by seals, and is accessible by helicopter or boat from the mainland.

New misery for commuters as Tube workers stage TWO more 24-hour strikes in one week this month over all-night services

Tube workers will walk out for 24 hours from 9pm on August 25 and August 27, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has announced. The action threatens to disrupt services most of the week.

A robot uprising we can approve of! Team of bartending 'beerbots' work together to take orders and deliver drinks

Researchers from MIT's CSAIL in Cambridge converted their lab into a small 'bar' with a PR2 robotic bartender (pictured) and two four-wheeled Turtlebot 'waiter' robots.

The ghost hotel where no guest has ever checked in: Derelict 300-room site in Sicily has stood empty for 61 years

Sicily's Grande Hotel San Calogero, built in 1954 but not one guest has ever checked in

Italy's Grande Hotel San Calogero in Sicily now lies in a state of disrepair. Since work began in 1954 there have been many 'grand openings' planned that turned into false dawns. The site for the hotel is perfect for observing all the beauty of the Italian island. Situated close to the thermal baths it was supposed to be the perfect spot of relaxation for tourists. Instead it has become Italy's very own white elephant, complete with 300 rooms that have never been slept in.

Girl, 17, killed after bungee jumping off a 130ft-high bridge without being 'fully secured' while on holiday in Spain

The girl (not pictured) plummeted 131 feet, landing on a dry river bed, in the town of Cabezon de la Sal in Cantabria. The Mayor said the girl was apparently not fully secured.

What the Earth would look like stripped of oceans: First ever digital map of the sea floor reveals our planet's 'alien' landscape

Following half a century of research collating 15,000 samples from ships, the University of Sydney's School of Geosciences has developed an unprecedented impression of the world.

Holiday firm who told grieving pensioner 'death doesn't constitute a refund' finally pays back money for caravan honeymoon... into her dead fiancé's account

Bunn Leisure, who said death was not included in the £25 cancellation cover agreed to refund widow Jean Kinahan, from West Sussex, but paid it into fiance James' account - that she cannot access.

Sports-mad British student told he may not walk again after being catapulted from a moped on holiday in and breaking his back

David Eastham, 20, from Manchester, was thrown from a moped he was a passenger on after the driver lost control and skidded off the road on the island of Koh Samui.

British police patrol the streets of Magaluf for the first time.... as revellers are still sleeping off their hangovers in the midday sun

British police officers have started patrolling the streets of the Spanish holiday resort of Magaluf as part of a two-week trial to help Spanish authorities deal with victims and offenders from the UK.

Tourists' shock as porn video is shown for 15 MINUTES at bus station after hackers infiltrate display screens

The sex footage was shown on screens that normally display arrival and departure times for passengers at the Boqueirao station in the Brazilian city of Curitiba.

How times have changed! Photographer replicates his late grandfather's travel snaps by visiting same holiday spots 40 years later

Christian Carollo replicates his late grandfather's travel photos

Christian Carollo, from Philadelphia, has travelled nearly 20,000 miles across the US while paying tribute to his late grandfather, Herb Connellan, who inspired his love of travel and photography. In every snap - from the Golden Gate Bridge (top left), New Orleans' Cafe Du Monde (top right), a park in Pennsylvania (bottom left) and a lodge in California (bottom right) - he holds a vintage photo taken by his grandfather. The project has gained attention from all over the world, and Mr Carollo has even met people his grandfather photographed.

American Airlines passenger records terrifying moment FLAMES shot out of plane's engine shortly after take-off

Witnesses on the ground called 911 to report a plane in distress, and flight 669 was forced to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia's airport with 133 passengers and five crew members on board.

Holiday selfies at risk: 16% leave their phone chargers behind before going away according to survey that reveals most commonly forgotten items

While a phone or computer charger is the most commonly forgotten item, British holidaymakers have been known to leave everything from passports to sun cream at home.

Fancy a picture-perfect family holiday? Newfound mathematical formula takes seven factors into account to ensure a stress-free, memorable experience for all

An online ticket company has teamed up with a UK-based psychologist Dr David Holmes to devise a precise formula for exactly what makes the optimal family holiday.

Go wine tasting in the winter and wait until September to visit summer hot spots: Infographic reveals best off-season travel times and destinations

During the summer, travel costs can skyrocket. But for those eager to jet off - and remain budget-conscious - this infographic highlights the most affordable destinations anytime of year.

Glories of secret Britain: Why there is nothing better than strolling through the absurdly pretty port of Tobermory - or these 19 other idyllic villages

Why there's nothing better than strolling through Tobermory

These tiny villages are some of the nation's best kept secrets yet it's these classic hamlets, towns and beauty spots which are the pride of Britain. With undiscovered gems from the southern shores to the Welsh Marches, these secret spots offer everything that the British countryside has to boast about. With stunning scenery, incredible buildings and perfect Tudor pubs, these 20 idyllic villages are the perfect escapes. Above main, Tobermory, capital of the Isle of Mull, and Edensor in Derbyshire, inset.

From eating the 'world's oldest cake' to visiting the opera and futuristic museums: Six things you MUST do in Linz

Linz refuses to be overawed by its two better-known neighbours - Vienna and Salzburg, and now boasts a new opera house, a museum of the future and (possibly) the world's oldest cake.

Swap the beach for bobsledding this summer... if you can handle forces four and a half times stronger than gravity

The Utah Olympic Park track covers 4,400ft in length, with a 400ft drop in elevation and 15 curves for budding bobsledders to experience. Runs can be timed for mini races against other competitors.

From a vineyard in France to a glass at 35,000 feet: How the finest French wine is selected for British Airways passengers

John Hutchinson's French wine tasting trip

Earlier this year BA scooped the gold medal in the best business class white wine category at the Cellar in the Sky awards for the Rémi Niero Condrieu Les Ravines 2012.

Art, architecture and brunching: Why there's much more to Miami than just the beach and nightlife

While Miami's beach, bars and restaurants are evidently a big draw, Emily Sheridan found out Miami is also full of culture, with museums, art and architecture to stimulate the mind.

Forget sailing the seven seas... now you can LIVE on them: Cruise firm sells luxury homes on its boats (use of mini-sub included)

Crystal Cruises sells luxury homes on its boats with use of mini-sub included

For the first time LA-based Crystal Cruises is giving guests the chance to call a liner 'home' with the creation of permanent residences on board their ships - but they come with a hefty price tag. The permanent luxury suites from Crystal Cruises offer all the comforts of a second home, but with unbeatable ocean views for guests to wake up to. The Los Angeles-based liner company is establishing 48 suites on three ships, which will be setting sail on 2018.

Is this the most adventurous backpacker in the world? British man lives to tell tales of being stripped at gunpoint in Israel, mugged in Nicaragua and falling severely ill in Nepal

Will Hatton, from Brighton, has been robbed three times and suffered life-threatening illnesses while visiting nearly 50 countries on his travels around the world over the last seven years.

Say goodbye to cramped knees: 'Legroom adjustable' plane seat moves backwards and forwards according to height of the traveller

In an era where it seems like every airline is trying to cram as many people in to get the best profits, legroom space comes at a premium - but a new 'legroom adjustable' seat is looking to change that.

The Crafty Traveller: Play your cards right to get the best euro deals (and how to avoid the sneaky extra costs)

With £1 worth about €1.42, the pound is more than ten per cent stronger against the euro than last summer, and stands at its best rate since September 2007 but there are still ways you could lose out.

Racing, rivalry and revelry: Experiencing the world oldest and most controversial horse race, Siena's Il Palio

In one of Europe's most elegant medieval squares next Sunday, nearly 50,000 people will gather to watch the world's oldest - and most controversial - horse race.

Holiday nightmare as seven family members are treated in hospital for stomach bugs 'caused by a child going to the toilet in the hotel pool' in Cyprus

Family hospitalised after swimming in hotel pool 'child defecated in' in Cyprus

The Sanders family (left) were all struck down by cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea 72 hours after taking a dip in the pool where a child had 'an accident' the day before at the Holiday Village Aliathon (right) in Cyprus. Jason, 47, blamed the illnesses on a lack of cleanliness at the four-star, £200-a-night's pool and is demanding compensation for his family. Inset: Bridget Sanders in hospital.

A hiking holiday with a difference: From teepee-style tents, salads made from wild flowers and mountain selfies, this is the best way to experience the French Alps

The mountains of France's Haute-Savoie region offer breathtaking views. Could doing 4am hikes and teepee-inspired camping be the best way to experience the spectacular scenery?

The action doesn't just take place on the pitch: The top places to celebrate the Rugby World Cup this summer

The Rugby World Cup is taking place in September, lasting for six weeks and as the country ignites with 'rugbymania', there are plenty of special events on offer.

The daring young mum on the flying trapeze: Inside Club Med Punta Cana, the only resort in the world with a 'circus' on site

At the Club Med resort guests can try the tightrope, juggle and the high bungee. The four-star Punta Cana lies adjacent to Haiti and surrounded by the Caribbean waters.

AirBaltic flight refused permission to take off after crew and BOTH PILOTS failed their alcohol tests

Passengers were reportedly initially told that the pilot was unwell, despite police having received a tip from concerned travellers who believed the flight crew to be tipsy.

Is this the most entertaining flight attendant ever? Flamboyant steward gets round of applause from passengers for hilarious safety demonstration

WestJet Airlines steward is applauded by passengers for safety demonstration

Delighted passengers watched as a male cabin crew member on a Canadian plane made a comedy routine out of demonstrating the correct use of the seatbelt and oxygen mask. He spiced things up in the aisle in dramatic fashion, wildly acting out the safety requirements to resounding laughter and applause.

Meal with a view! Romantic floating restaurant opens in China's Zhejiang Province... but it's only accessible via boat transfer

For anyone in search of a unique dining experience, look no further. The romantic restaurant is fashioned out of a wooden floating dock, and looks to only accommodate parties of two.

Croatia is heating up: Little-known island of Losinj set to become the star attraction of the Adriatic (and could be their answer to Majorca)

Hotel chain Jadranka is spending a fortune in Croatia after building and re-developing a number of hotels and luxury villas - and have plans for a golf course and international airport.

Now that's a party! Man breaks world record by celebrating his birthday for 46 HOURS flying across the International Date Line

Sven Hagemeier, from Germany, has just set a record for the longest birthday celebration ever - strategically flying between time zones to extend the party for almost two days.

'He gave me wings!' How a daredevil Red Bull Air Race pilot trained a complete novice to perform death defying aerobatics in just 10 MINUTES

Red Bull pilot Cristian Bolton gives MailOnline Travel flying lessons over Budapest - and shows off with some absolutely stunning manoeuvres.

Inches from death: Daredevils take on 30ft waves which crash just above razor sharp coral that has already claimed several surfers' lives

Teahupo’o, Tahiti drone footage captures surfers riding 30ft waves

Drone footage captured off the coast of the Tahitian village of Teahupo'o, which translates to 'place of skulls', shows some of the world's top surfers putting their lives on the line to conquer monster waves (left). Some of the daredevil athletes ride to safety, while others suffer painful wipeouts over razor-sharp coral reef. While the video is a tribute to their talents, it provides a unique look at gigantic waves forming and crashing, and dwarfing the surfers (top right) as boats bob up and down in the sea (bottom right)

Leg it to Legoland: A stay inside the resort's dragon-guarded hotel complete with themed rooms and a pirate splash pool

Windsor's Legoland theme park, has been going for nearly 20 years, attracting two million annually. But with 55 rides many people now elect to spread their trip over two days and stay at the 'resort' hotel.

Ewan McGregor is 'pleasant', Kylie Minogue 'charming' but Robbie Williams 'cocky': The website where cabin crew reveal what they REALLY think of celebrities they've served

Most of the comments on Pprune.org are very positive - but some famous types have proved extremely unpopular, though it's often not made clear exactly why.

From 100ft monster waves in Portugal to the dangerous 'pipeline' in Hawaii: Infographic reveals the world's best places to surf

It charts how the biggest breaks compare to each other, with the 100ft monster waves at Nazare, Portugal, towering over the rest. The infographic explains that quality counts, too.

You never know who you'll end up sitting beside! Delta Airlines releases hilarious flight safety video featuring Moses, a squirrel and a host of cartoon characters

The video is narrated by a member of cabin staff from the American airline, complete with Cheshire Cat smile, with her instructions demonstrated by a related comedy scene.

You'll be in Awe when you see this loch and the 19 other stunning wonders of nature from around Britain that you MUST visit

20 stunning wonders of nature from around Britain that you simply MUST visit

All this week the Mail is revealing 100 Glories of Secret Britain: the wonderful sights across the country too few of us know about or visit. Today, we share 20 stunning wonders of nature, including Loch Awe in west Scotland, left, the country's third-largest freshwater loch that offers a spectacular view. The Dark Hedges (right) near Armoy in Northern Ireland - made famous when it appeared in Game of Thrones - is another paradise within the British Isles, and Norfolk's Lavender Fields in Heacham are worth a visit for the heady aroma.

Forget the Maldives and Australia's Bondi: Brits would rather go to Blackpool than any other beach in the world

Despite strong competition from luxury destinations around the world, Blackpool beach took the top spot for UK holidaymakers' best-loved beach, according to a survey.

Where flight delays are WELCOME: Best airports in the world revealed, including places where passengers can surf on artificial waves, zoom down slides and visit a hobbit hole

Airports are pulling out all the stops to keep guests entertained and well-fed. In Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore are among several that make waiting for a flight truly memorable.

Who said men can't multi-task? Commuter stuns passengers with 'workstation' that includes a music stand and laptop... and there's even a baby strapped to his chest

Passengers couldn't help but stare in wonder at the man, who used a music stand, laptop computer and wireless keyboard to create one of the most absurd scenes ever on an Overground train.

Would YOU want to fly in this? Passenger captures the terrifying moment his plane takes off in a raging thunderstorm

Passenger films raging storm as plane takes off in the U.S.

James Reeves was flying with United Airlines from Chicago to Houston in the U.S, and was lucky enough to get the window seat to film the action unfolding outside.

Anything to declare? Boy, 12, sparks security scare after a GRENADE was found in his hand luggage at Florida airport

Transportation Security Administration officers made the shocking discovery at Jacksonville's international airport, a day after a hatchet was found in a teen's luggage at Orlando's airport.

Are YOU brave enough to wear a slashkini? Stars can't get enough of summer's hottest swimwear trend so we sent one brave volunteer to Brighton to find out if it shapes up (with help from a very eager lifeguard)

Dubbed the 'slashkini', the cut-out swimsuit is shaping up to be the celebrity costume du jour - just ask Nadia Forde and Vogue Williams. FEMAIL's Deni Kirkova, 25, went to sunny Brighton to try it out.

Plane passengers thrown from their seats and left covered in blood after airliner is rocked by turbulence so severe parts of the jet fell off

Hainan Airlines passengers injured after plane rocked on Chengdu to Beijing flight

Hainan Airlines passengers said the turbulence was so severe they were violently thrown about the cabin, leaving 30 people injured as the plane approached Beijing. One passenger who wasn't buckled up 'was directly thrown to the ceiling' and landed on another row, while another suffered a gash to the head (top right). Ceiling panels within the cabin cracked (bottom right) or popped loose (left) as the flight descended into chaos.

Would YOU live in a floating city? Fascinating 3,000ft vessel 'Meriens' shaped like a giant manta ray would be home to 7,000 people without producing any waste

With a radical design by French architect Jacques Rougerie, the floating city would be nearly 2,950ft long and 1,650ft wide, and could serve as inspiration for cruise ships or floating residences of the future.

What REALLY happens to your luggage at the airport: Fascinating POV video shows suitcase's journey along conveyor belt 'motorway' (and watch out for the robots)

Mesmerising footage captured at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Europe's fifth busiest airport, shows a suitcase racing along a network of conveyor belts before it is scooped up by a robotic arm.

Princess Bea and the Queen of TV: Beatrice relaxes on Roman Abramovich's £1bn mega-yacht before joining Oprah on ANOTHER luxury liner as royal enjoys her seventeenth holiday of the year

The 26-year-old was seen with her boyfriend Dave Clark on the Chelsea owner's luxury boat - once the world's largest superyacht - which was docked off the Spanish coast.

Shocking moment airline passenger was punched in the head by 'drunk man who refused to turn off his phone before take-off'

Footage shows the unruly passenger at Chicago's O'Hare Airport removing his hand luggage from the overhead bin before he pauses, speaks to a man in the front row and then throws a punch.

Passenger accuses Jet2 flight attendant of having a 'vendetta' after low-cost airline banned him and friend for being 'aggressive and abusive'

BPM MEDIA: Copyright unknown, Internet facebook grab of Reiss Edgerton (R) and Joseph Kings who was not allowed on a flight to Ibiza

Joseph Kings (left) and friend Reiss Edgerton (right) were barred from the Jet2.com plane. Managing director Phil Ward said they had been escorted away by police.

British tourist suffers horrific leg injury after 'false widow spider bite' while on holiday in Lanzarote

Barry Jackson, from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, said he began to feel unwell at his resort and spent three days in Lister Hospital after his leg suffered horrific swelling below the knee.

What were they thinking? A loaded handgun, a sickle and an anti-tank projectile among weapons airline passengers tried to smuggle in their hand luggage

TSA officers find loaded handgun, sickle and anti-tank projectile in hand luggage

Jaw-dropping discoveries of loaded firearms, inert grenades, stun guns and even anti-tank projectiles in hand luggage are causing security scares and winding up in a fascinating image gallery on Instagram. Recent snaps posted on the TSA's feed, which is followed by more than 320,000 users, show some of the 55 firearms that were discovered during the first week of August alone, plus shocking finds such as a stun gun disguised as lipstick, a corroded anti-tank missile and batarangs similar to the ones used in Batman films.

Is this the future of room service? Robots deployed to cater to hotel guests' needs... and they can even navigate the lifts

The Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley hotel in the U.S. and the Aloft Hotels brand of Starwood Hotels are both utilising androids in the hospitality sector, both created by Savioke.

They won't visit odd numbered homes which have been burgled but British police ARE going to patrol Magaluf and Ibiza streets to help tackle rowdy UK revellers

A sergeant and a constable will work with Spanish officers during a two-week trial. The uniformed officers will spend a week in Magaluf followed by seven days in San Antonio.

Hundreds of passengers stranded in Cyprus after Thomas Cook plane bound for Gatwick returned an hour into the flight because the air conditioning wasn't working

Thomas Cook flight TCX1017 set out from Larnaca Airport at 11.30pm local time, already an hour behind schedule, however it landed back in Cyprus at 2am local time.

They are endorsed by Twilight star Kellan Lutz and help you sleep on planes: Why Blackout Bands are the latest must-have in-flight accessory

These sunglasses, which were developed by Twilight's Kellan Lutz, are 98 per cent opaque and perfect for concealing your shut-eye from the world. Or, you know, other plane passengers.

The Glories of Secret Britain: 20 unsung but fabulous historic houses too few of us know about that you simply MUST visit

All this week, in a series of superb pullouts for you to collect, the Mail is revealing 100 Glories of Secret Britain: the wonderful sights across the country too few of us know about or visit. Use them to make the most of your summer holiday and marvel at some of Britain's lesser-known gems. Today, Harry Mount picks 20 unsung but fabulous country houses. This includes Sezincote House, in Gloucestershire (left) where Sir Charles Cockerell, who had made his fortune with the East India Company, commissioned his brother, Samuel Pepys Cockerell, to build this madly fabulous house in 1805. It also includes Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire (top right) and Ardkinglas House in Cairndown (bottom right).

Bird's eye view! Incredible images showcase daredevil parahawker letting Bob the vulture swoop in for a chicken dinner

Adam Gerber, 25, captured these incredible snapshots in Pokhara, Nepal, which is currently the only place in the world to offer the daredevil activity.

I would drive 500 miles! Scotland's stunning answer to Route 66 is named one of the top coastal road trips in the world - just two months after it was launched

North Coast 500 - to be known as NC500 - was only launched two months ago, but has struck a chord with travellers due to its stunning scenery and fairy tale castles that can be seen along the route.

'Wish you were beer': Punters share cheeky pub signs on Twitter... including one claiming that 'size matters' and another urging drunken revellers to stop twerking

Pub-goers have posted comical chalkboards spotted outside their favourite watering holes under the hashtag, '#barsignoftheday'. The tongue-in-cheek notices are sweeping the internet.

New holiday car hire shambles! Drivers go to all that trouble getting special code now that paper part of licence is axed... but firms don't even bother to ask for it

The scrapping of the traditional paper driving licence has led to a shambles for motorists facing widespread confusion about the documentation required by rental firms.

Traveller, 31, earns $1MILLION and finds a glamorous girlfriend while exploring the world in style (and has advice on how you can do it, too)

Traveller, 31, leaves his job then earns $1MILLION and finds a glamorous girlfriend while

Determined to not let his lack of finances hold him back, Johnny Ward, from Northern Ireland, has managed to explore 152 countries so far and has earned a whopping million pounds over the past three years - all from his laptop. After reading how one travel blogger made £1,939 from their site each month, he was spurred into creating his own, OneStep4Ward, even though he had no technology experience. Following its success, he ended up branching out and creating his own digital media company, Step4Ward Media, managing over 200 sites. Pictured in Thailand (left with his flight attendant girlfriend and bottom right) and Venezuela (top right).