7 h. ago TUI cancels flights to popular tourist spot leaving travellers facing Easter holiday chaos

Spanish authorities declared a state of emergency in the Canary Island following torrential weather last weekend.

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13 h. ago José Pizarro’s recipe for spring lamb and asparagus rice with saffron and fino

A sumptuous, Spanish celebration of spring, with a nod to the UK’s short but marvellous asparagus seasonEven though the lamb is the star of this dish, it’s the asparagus that truly makes me happy. The arrival of asparagus season always feels like a little celebration of spring and longer, brighter days ahead. British asparagus, the best in the world, adds a fresh, seasonal touch that makes this rice really special. It’s the perfect one-pot recipe for the first al fresco meal of the year, with simple ingredients that come together beautifully, and with saffron bringing its delicate aroma and golden warmth. This is a great minimal-effort way to enjoy the new season – and every bite. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Canary Island issues 'critical tipping point' warning at popular hotspot

Swathes of unruly tourists and bad management have been blamed for one of the Canary Island's most iconic sites, which environmentalists say is in a state 'of near-collapse'

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31 h. ago Flood water and thick mud flow through Lanzarote streets as state of emergency declared

Roads have become muddy rivers in Lanzarote on Monday, 14 April, after torrential rainfall over the Spanish Canary Island.

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34 h. ago Brits face fresh Canary Island chaos as major strike confirmed over Easter

Tourism workers in the most popular Canary Island are getting ready to stage a mass walkout over poor working conditions and stagnant salaries

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64 h. ago 'I flew from overcrowded Canary Island airport and something has to change'

Arrecife Airport in Lanzarote is not for the faint-hearted, especially if you're delayed, with the small hub serving millions of people every year

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4 d. ago Naked Britney Spears shares bizarre video amid fresh questions about former conservatorship

The Toxic songstress, 43, appeared to be in the nude as she struck an array of poses in bed in a bizarre video she filmed herself.

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6 d. ago Israeli strike on Gaza City residential block killed at least 23, officials say

Israeli military says it struck a senior Hamas militant who it claims was behind attacks emanating from ShijaiyahMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli aircraft struck a residential block in war-ravaged northern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 23 people, health officials said, as the renewed fighting in the devastated Palestinian territory showed no signs of letting up.The Al-Ahli hospital said at least 23 people were killed in the strike, including eight women and eight children, figures confirmed by the territory’s health ministry. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Flight chaos in two holiday hotspots as strikes sees major airport closed down

Greece and Italy are affected by walkouts leaving tens of thousands of passengers in disarray and flights from the UK are also affected

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7 d. ago Britain's longest serving female prisoner makes fresh bid for freedom

Maria Pearson, who overtook The Moors murderer Myra Hindley as Britain's longest-serving prisoner, has made a new bid for freedom - leaving her victim's sister terrified

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1 week ago Tesco tinned beans shortage sparks chaos as supermarket forced to issue major apology

Supermarket Tesco issued an apology after customers were left empty-handed when trying to buy tinned beans, including butter beans, borlotti beans, and even black beans

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1 week ago Spanish seaside village on popular Canary Island tourists are totally unaware exists

A tiny seaside village on a popular Canary Island is home to amazing restaurants and quaint streets with pretty buildings to explore — and most tourists do not know it exists

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1 week ago Furious EU condemns Trump's 'major blow to the world economy', accuses US of creating 'chaos' and threatens counter

Responding to the sweeping tariffs, including 20 percent on EU exports to the US, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said there will 'will be dire for millions of people around the globe.'

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1 week ago EasyJet flight attendants based in holiday destination loved by Brits are set to walk out next week

The walkout is set to start on April 9 between 10.30pm and 2.30pm bringing fresh aviation chaos for Brits hoping to getaway to this one Mediterranean country.

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1 week ago Heathrow Airport travel chaos as fire breaks out causing major delays

Heathrow Airport is expected to see more disruptions for hours, with a fire nearby meaning many train routes into the terminal have been halted until at least noon

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2 w. ago Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

The family of James Kirby, an aid worker killed in an Israeli drone strike, say they feel ignored by the Government on the anniversary of his death.

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2 w. ago Birmingham City Council declares major incident over bin strike: Chaos as 17,000 tonnes of waste remains uncollected as picket lines block rubbish trucks at depots

Members of the Unite union in Birmingham are holding an all-out strike which has led to rubbish piling up in the streets.

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2 w. ago European countries named best for holidays in April with 24C temps and short flights

From the insatiably popular Canary Islands to a tiny EU island crammed with history and sugar-like beaches, here are the sunniest spots to visit this Easter if you're in dire need of topping up your tan

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2 w. ago Putin vows to 'finish off' Ukraine and mocks British Army in furious rant

President Vladimir Putin made outrageous claims about the future of Ukraine and even laid into the size of the British military in fresh act of bravado - despite ongoing so-called peace talks

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3 w. ago M40 traffic chaos as major motorway closed in both directions after crash leaves two dead

The fatal collision happened just after 10.40pm on Monday night near Oxford, with police shutting off both lanes of the M40 between Junction 9 (Bicester) and Junction 8 (Tiddington)

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