81 m. ago Brits warned to make vital check with their GP before heading on holiday

There are a lot of things to remember while preparing for a holiday - but the NHS has urged all travellers to book in with their GP ahead of their travels in order to stay safe

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19 h. ago Anyone going on holiday urged to avoid 'hack' that could get you banned from booking

Travel experts have warned against using a popular money-saving travel hack that could see your holiday cancelled and leave you unable to book with that provider again

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25 h. ago Brits issued urgent Bank Holiday warning as country set for 'busiest' period

Millions of drivers are expected to take to the roads for getaway trips by car in the UK over the August bank holiday period

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32 h. ago Drivers planning bank holiday getaways urged to set off early to avoid jams

The South East and South West are expected to have some of the worst congestion.

Politics

43 h. ago No 10 warns against funding Palestine Action after Sally Rooney cash pledge

The author suggested she would use royalties from her books and BBC adaptations to fund the banned group.

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3 d. ago Period drama fans urged to watch ‘definitive’ and ‘faithful’ adaptation of book banned for 30 years

This period drama was based on a book banned for over 30 years

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5 d. ago Brits travelling to Spain urged to take 'extreme precautions' on holiday

Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning

Politics

5 d. ago Yorùbá Boy Running by Biyi Bándélé audiobook review – from enslaved teenager to celebrated preacher

The novelist’s final work tells a remarkable tale of resilience, based on the life of Samuel Àjàyí Crowther, who was kidnapped by slavers but won his freedomSet in 19th-century Òsogùn in what is now Nigeria, Yorùbá Boy Running opens with 13-year-old Àjàyí reporting a premonition to his mother about dark days ahead. A week later, the town is surrounded by Malian slave raiders and Àjàyí is kidnapped along with his mother, sister, best friend and neighbours. He is taken to Lagos and sold to Portuguese slavers preparing to ship their human cargo to the Americas. But they are intercepted by the British navy, which releases Àjàyí in Sierra Leone, where he is recruited by missionaries. From there, he is put on a path that leads to him to study at Oxford and become a celebrated preacher, linguist and abolitionist who meets Queen Victoria.A remarkable tale of barbarism and resilience, Yorùbá Boy Running is the final work by the Nigerian novelist and film-maker Biyi Bándélé, who died in 2022 ...

Culture

6 d. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Author bans Andrew's pal Lady V from book launch

With explosive claims about Prince Andrew - his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - Andrew Lownie's book on the Duke of York has rocked the monarchy.

Culture

8 d. ago ‘Invisibility is the new radical position’: artist Rose Nolan on avoiding social media and slowing us down

The text-based artist reflects on her ‘sex, drugs and rock’n’roll’ past and her ‘very analogue’ present – living and working in Melbourne’s most Instagrammed houseGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe Melbourne-based artist Rose Nolan has worked exclusively in a palette of red and white since the 1990s, a decision she describes as “liberating”. When she stopped thinking about colour, Nolan suddenly found she had more headspace for her practice which, over 40 years, has spanned a remarkable range of mediums, from colossal public artworks to small architectural models, wall paintings, banners and flags, and self-published books and pamphlets.You might have traipsed across her terrazzo-emblazoned floor work All Alongside of Each Other on the concourse of Sydney’s Central station. Or gazed upwards at the towering words Enough-Now/Even/More-so on the exterior of Melbourne’s Munro Community Hub near Queen Victoria Market.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, p...

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8 d. ago Fury as militant junior doctor brags about her luxury Italy holiday during recent strikes after urging colleagues to join the picket line

Dr Eilidh Garrett has been an outspoken advocate for striking junior doctors, but was absent from the picket line during the latest round of strikes last month as she enjoyed a getaway in Italy instead.

Sport

8 d. ago 'Genius' travel hack to avoid extra luggage fees of up to £60 is praised by passengers

A plane passenger-turned-designer has devised a 'genius' way to avoid excess baggage fees when flying with budget airlines - and it all starts and ends with a common clothing item.

Economics

1 week ago Keir Starmer urged to stand up to EU over new tough holiday checks on British citizens

Keir Starmer was challenged to 'stand up' for Britain and fight tough new checks for UK citizens travelling to the EU.

Politics

1 week ago India bans books and police raid bookstores in crackdown on ‘false narrative’ in Kashmir

Authorities threaten people with prison time for selling or owning works by authors like Booker winner Arundhati Roy and historians Victoria Schofield

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1 week ago Sarah Ferguson sends her critics a message with her footwear after bombshell book that Royals tried to ban accused both her and Andrew of cheating

Sarah, Duchess of York chose to wear the custom blue velvet loafers with 'Never Complain' on one foot and 'Never Explain' on the other for an event in London when she met a group of influencers.

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1 week ago Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars

Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir, accusing them of promoting a "false narrative" and "secessionism."

Culture

1 week ago Travel expert shares sneaky hack to avoid expensive mini bar costs

Carmen Roberts, a TV host and travel business owner, posted the trick on her Instagram account - and it could save you lots of money.

Politics

1 week ago Top brewery is urging Brits to 'stick their neck out' this bank holiday with sky high pub

A new survey has discovered that many Brits feel 'held back' from doing what they really want to do - and the reasons why are very relatable

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2 w. ago Warning issued to all Brits who are taking their mobile phone on holiday

There are a number of hazards that can pose a risk to your devices on holiday, and travellers are being urged to be aware of them before they head away this summer

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2 w. ago Urgent DVLA warning to every motorist driving on holiday during August

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has reminded motorists that they might need a specific document while travelling abroad in a car this summer

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