11 h. ago Brits eye up 'coolcations' to Scandinavia to escape sweltering UK heatwave

British holidaymakers are looking to go somewhere cooler than here because it's becoming too hot to go away in the UK

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12 h. ago Man in court facing attempted murder charge after electric motorbike crash leaves rider in 'critical' condition

Sinem Aktas, 28, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday. He was released on bail.

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15 h. ago Horrifying moment 'lion whisperer' is mauled by big cat and 'dragged by his neck like a toy'

The beast brutally attacked Oleg Zubkov, 57, inflicting serious head, neck and lung wounds, and he is now in a 'critical' condition in hospital.

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20 h. ago British holidaymaker in critical condition after catching Legionnaires’ disease in Crete

The infection is usually caught in places like hotels after inhaling droplets of water from things such as air conditioning or hot tubs

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37 h. ago Six people hospitalized in California mass shooting as suspect remains at large

Six people are in critical condition after gunfire broke out in a residential neighborhood in California, as police frantically search for the suspect.

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42 h. ago Man, 37, fighting for his life after horror shooting in east London

Man, 37, in critical condition after Hackney shooting as police launch investigation

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58 h. ago Woman, 69, in 'critical condition' after being hit by a car in south Harrow

The incident took place just after 6am on Saturday on Eastcote Lane, Met Police said

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63 h. ago Brit left fighting for life in hospital with rare disease on £1,500 all

Donna Jobling from west Hull had hoped for a luxurious getaway to the island of Crete, but soon contracted a serious disease that has left her battling to stay alive

Economics

65 h. ago British holidaymakers in Spain issued amber 'major risk' alert as temperatures reach 40C

Severe wind alerts have also been issued in the Canary Islands

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66 h. ago British tourist, 57, fights for her life in Crete hospital after catching Legionnaires' Disease on dream holiday

Donna Jobling, 57, from west Hull, is currently in intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion after falling ill just days into the trip.

Society

3 d. ago Woman, 44, stabbed to death in shop attack as man arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman, 44, has died after being stabbed in a shop in Bootle, Merseyside. A man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder after she was rushed to hospital in a critical condition

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3 d. ago Bootle 'murder': Woman, 44, stabbed to death in shop attack as man arrested

A woman, 44, has died after being stabbed in a shop in Bootle, Merseyside - a man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder after she was rushed to hospital in a critical condition

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3 d. ago The Wire actor gives medical update on son who was thrown 300 feet by tornado

Tray Chaney’s 19-year-old son was in critical condition last month after suffering severe injuries

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3 d. ago Will British holidaymakers have to pay more than £120 for a passport? Officials say the cost of renewing travel documents should RISE

The National Audit Office says that the current £94.50 cost of a new travel document should increase because the Passport Office is losing so much money.

Economics

4 d. ago Passport prices could rise AGAIN in another blow for British holidaymakers

Ministers have been urged to increase the current £95 renewal fee to address a growing black hole in the Passport Office's budget.

Economics

4 d. ago Brits call out 'horrendous' hotel behaviour but admit 'we find it funny'

British holidaymakers Mark and Karen Gregory, both 50, are frequent Benidorm-goers and usually opt to stay at apartments - but their accommodation often overlooks major hotel pools

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5 d. ago Travel warning to holidaymakers after woman dies from rabies following dog bite

A British holidaymaker died after being infected with the fatal disease in Europe.

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5 d. ago Thailand holiday fall sees Brit soldier in fight for life and £75k insurance

WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT – A British holidaymaker underwent emergency surgery following a near-fatal fall in Thailand, with his medical bills and expenses racking up to £75,000

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6 d. ago Irish tourist taunts Brits forced to queue for passport control in Spain as he laughs and flashes his EU papers

This is the moment an Irish tourist taunts British holidaymakers forced to stand in a long queue at Malaga Airport. 

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6 d. ago Thousands of British holidaymakers face uncertainty after popular travel firm collapses — are you affected?

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