2 h. ago British tourists hit with new rules in Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal

Popular holiday hotspots are tightening restrictions on tourists staying in their countries.

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7 h. ago Drug dealers arrested at Spanish holiday hotspot where Jay Slater partied

The drug ring targeted sun-seeking British tourists in the Canary Islands, with dealers pretending to sell sunglasses, watches, and souvenirs while also offering dangerous drugs

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19 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of hefty £1,000 fine for collecting certain souvenirs

Experts advise against taking home a pebble, seashell, or even a handful of sand from a UK beach.

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20 h. ago Drivers warned by DVLA that basic error could lead to £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists across the UK over driving licences

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23 h. ago Shocking moment British tourist 'attacks home belonging to Thailand holiday fling after she tells him to move out'

Footage reportedly shows the unnamed 42-year-old Brit smashing up the property belonging to bar girl Soraya Janbuppa, 31, after their whirlwind holiday romance ended in a bitter break-up.

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24 h. ago Traffic light warning as motorists risk £200 fine and 6 points

If you're taken to court you could even get a fine of £1,000

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29 h. ago Bad habit of drivers in traffic jams could lead to fine of up to £1,000

This risky rule break could also result in six points on your licence

Economics

38 h. ago Driver faces $110,000 fine for speeding on Swiss street... but he can afford it

The millionaire motorist, and repeat offender, was caught on camera hurtling along a Lausanne street at 48mph in a 31mph zone.

Politics

42 h. ago A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it

A wealthy driver caught for going way too fast on a Swiss city street is facing a fine of more than $110,000

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43 h. ago Massive shark prowls close to tourists as beach evacuated in British holiday spot

The tourist beach had to be evacuated after the shark's fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing.

Society

45 h. ago Drivers resting arm on window could be fined £5,000 in major crackdown

Hanging an arm out of a car's open window might be an enjoyable experience for many drivers, but they could be hauled before the courts and landed with a fine of up to £5,000

Economics

47 h. ago Drivers face up to £1,000 fine if they don't report these health conditions

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Economics

49 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit branded 'bizarre'

A new sign has been placed by a popular beach for British holidaymakers in Albufeira, Portugal, where it warns people not to do a "disgusting" act which has left many tourists shocked

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50 h. ago Brit tourist 'victims of Rio women's drink spiking robbery' pictured

A young British tourist was filmed collapsing on the sand at Rio de Janeiro’s popular Ipanema beach after he and a friend's cocktails were allegedly spiked after being targeted by three women

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50 h. ago Minister urges council not to revoke licence of Indian restaurant facing closure after hiring illegal workers

Sir Stephen Timms issued a letter in support of Udaya, which received a £180,000 Home Office fine for employing four illegal workers

Politics

58 h. ago British tourists warned against grotesque beach habit that people say is 'bizarre'

A sign at Santa Eulália beach in Albufeira, Portugal has cautioned British holidaymakers against one particularly grotesque act that people have branded 'bizarre' and 'brazen.' 

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65 h. ago Minister urges London council not to revoke licence of Indian restaurant facing closure after hiring illegal workers

Sir Stephen Timms issued a letter in support of Udaya, which received a £180,000 Home Office fine for employing four illegal workers

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68 h. ago British tourist has £165,000 Richard Mille watch stolen next to Eiffel Tower

The man, who has not been identified, reportedly had his watch taken from him as he walked through the famous Champ-de-Mars park in Paris on Sunday morning.

Economics

2 d. ago Shocking moment Brit tourist collapses on Rio beach after woman's drugs cocktail

Investigators are searching for three women after the group allegedly conspired to drug a British tourist to steal tens of thousands of pounds from him during his holiday

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2 d. ago Brit collapses on Brazil beach as women drug him in 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam

A British tourist was found unconscious on a beach in Brazil in an alleged scam, which saw two friends drugged and then robbed of around £16,000 before waking up in hospital

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