Iceland boss issues plea over incoming changes to UK supermarkets

The boss of supermarket Iceland has issued a plea as he gave his verdict on the new Labour Party government: six out of 10. Richard Walker has given a lukewarm verdict on the record so far but welcomed a more upbeat tone, planning reforms and move to …

Iceland Food Introduces Landmark Infant Formula Nutrition Shelf Labels

‘It’s sensational’ – Iceland shoppers rushing to buy giant tubs of ice cream based on nostalgic lolly

ICELAND shoppers are going wild after finding out the retailer is selling new giant tubs of ice cream based on a classic lolly. The budget supermarket is stocking cartons of Carte D'Or Solero, combining passion fruit and mango puree with vanilla ice …

Couple gets married onboard a PLAY flight between Iceland and France 

Every year around Saint Valentine’s Day, a stream of romantic stories trickles into the scene. The airline industry is not immune to this phenomenon, and, in fact, some carriers fully embrace it.  On February 14, 2025, Icelandic low-cost airline PLAY made …

The quirky shop on the site where Iceland used to be

It was at 68 St Thomas Street, home, in more recent times, to frozen food store Iceland.  Quirky Weymouth ironmongers Thurmans (Image: Supplied) The business had been started by Michael Thurman but after his death in 1906 the premises were sold and the …

Southwest Airlines’ partnership with Icelandair is live: How to book a connection to Iceland and onto Europe

Southwest Airlines' brand-new partnership with Icelandair is officially live and available for booking — but be warned, it'll be a bit limited for the time being. Beginning Thursday, customers are able to book itineraries featuring connections …

EXCLUSIVE Life in the freezer aisle! We found love working in Iceland and have never left... now all our children work ...

Love is in the aisles for one happy couple who fell for each other while working at Iceland - and now their children are also looking for romance as they are working for the same supermarket. Jeremy, 52, and Veraness Tregenna, 51, met when they were both …

Is Japan the new Iceland? Becoming the hottest destination in tourism can fuel an economy, but it's no free lunch.

Japan's tourism has exploded in recent years, with a record 36.8 million visitors in 2024. The weak yen has drawn visitors to Japan, which is already experiencing overtourism impacts. Experts say Japan should learn from other travel hot spots and be …

Our Iceland Road Camping Adventure

Day 11: 08/9/23 IKEA – Yes, you heard it right! We visited IKEA and had one of the most delicious meals at a very reasonable price in their food court. Our car rental guy was kind enough to extend our handover time. We returned the car late in the …

"The Silence"- Lava Tubes of Iceland

The colorful ceiling of the lava tube with its “basalt fractured into uneven hexagons” arching overhead. (Photo: © Mark Seth Lender) Escaping the noise of the world can be hard these days, but not impossible. Living on Earth’s Explorer in Residence Mark …