18 h. ago Canary Islands floods: What are your rights if your flight gets cancelled

Amid flight cancellations and diversions at Gran Canaria, know your rights if you are planning to fly

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18 h. ago Canary Islands flooding mapped: Where has been affected as islands remain under ‘pre

Major flooding burst reservoir banks in Tenerife and Gran Canaria causing widespread damage in the popular holiday hotspots

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21 h. ago Now Spanish mainland is hammered by floods with 'worst yet to come' as videos show roads transformed into raging rivers near tourist hotspots after Canary Islands was hit by record rainfall

The east, south and parts of the north of Spain have been given yellow and orange warnings for severe weather over the coming days. Tourist hotspots Valencia and Alicante will be affected.

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25 h. ago What causes a flash flood? After Canary Islands’ streets become rivers

The Spanish islands have been hit with a spell of flash flooding as Spanish authorities issue a red alert in Gran Canaria

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26 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Canary Islands after flooding and is Gran Canaria airport closed?

As Carnival season arrives in the Canary Islands, some performances were cancelled due to the adverse weather

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38 h. ago Airport forced to close over major flooding on Canary Islands after torrential rain

Locals in Gran Canaria and Tenerife are picking up the pieces after reservoirs burst their banks

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44 h. ago Canary Islands flooding turns streets into rivers as car is swept out to sea by heavy rain

Locals in Gran Canaria and Tenerife are picking up the pieces after reservoirs burst their banks

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48 h. ago Canary Islands flooding turns streets into rivers with British tourists warned to remain alert

Cars were swept out to the sea after heavy rain caused widespread damage in the Gran Canaria and Tenerife

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48 h. ago Canary Islands flooding: Tourists warned as shocking videos show damage

A sudden storm has hit the tourist region of the Canary Islands, bringing the area to a standstill as dozens of cars were seen floating down the roads and crashing into a ravine.

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49 h. ago Is it safe to travel to the Canary Islands after flooding in Gran Canaria?

As Carnival season arrives in the Canary Islands, some performances were cancelled due to the adverse weather

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49 h. ago Travel warning issued for Spain and Canary Islands as massive floods wash cars out to sea

Gran Canaria floods have seen cars washed out to sea as the Spanish holiday island is hit by a red alert for rain as local residents and emergency services are on high alert

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50 h. ago Now Canary Islands is hit with SNOW after raging floods swept through holiday hotspots

Telde, one of the main cities on the island of Gran Canaria, was hit by torrential rains that caused rivers and streams to overflow - with one woman needing rescuing from her sinking car.

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51 h. ago Canary Islands tourists issued urgent warning as Gran Canaria hit by major floods turning streets into rivers

Heavy rains have led to flooding in Gran Canaria, a popular holiday destination

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3 d. ago Major DIY chain to close stores as three set to shut today – see full list

The DIY chain has closed dozens of stores since it collapsed into administration in November 2024, with some being taken over by rival chains such as B&Q and Wickes

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3 d. ago Couple detained after forcing their way past airport security as they ran late for flight to Mexico

Couple charged with battery and trespassing after throwing coffee in face of American Airlines employee

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4 d. ago United Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport declares emergency after take off

A United Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport this evening after experiencing a failure shortly after take off.

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4 d. ago Heathrow Airport emergency response after United Airlines flight reports dangerous issue

The United Airlines Boeing 767-300 plane was forced to return to Heathrow Airport just before 6pm after reporting a failure not long after taking off, prompting an emergency landing

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4 d. ago FedEx plane catches fire just after takeoff following birdstrike, forcing emergency landing at Newark Airport

A birdstrike was confirmed by authorities shortly after the flight made its emergency landing

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4 d. ago Terrifying moment flames roar from FedEx plane engine taking off at Newark

Flames have been filmed coming from a FedEx plane that was taking off at Newark Airport in the United States and it was forced to return to the runway in terrifying scenes

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6 d. ago Major high street brand forced to close several stores across UK – see full list

In another huge blow to the UK's already battered high street, a brand which has been around since 1919 will close seven store, with all staff being 'personally informed' by bosses

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