3 h. ago British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue

Backpacker Rebecca Burke was handcuffed and taken to a detention facility in WashingtonA British tourist on a four-month backpacking trip around North America has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US for 10 days after trying to enter the country via the Canadian border.Rebecca Burke, 28, a graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was on a four-month backpacking trip around North America, and had tried to cross into the state of Washington when she was refused entry. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago British tourist detained by ICE at border during 'dream' backpacking trip across America

Becky Burke, 28, was handcuffed and taken to a detention cell in Tacoma, Washington, on February 26 and is still in custody, according to her distraught family.

Politics

6 h. ago Landlords in Spanish holiday hotspot employ trick to get around tourist accommodation ban

Landlords in a Spanish holiday hotspot are employing a trick to get around the ban on tourist accommodation including 'illegal' marketing and avoiding property-listing sites

Politics

8 h. ago I'm a motoring writer with four vehicles and this is how I keep my batteries in peak condition

Keep your car battery healthy with maintenance tips, chargers, and winter care. Get a free battery check at Halfords!

Politics

9 h. ago Spanish islands loved by Brits to spike tourist tax for one type of traveller

In what would be a huge blow for Brits, the insatiably popular Balearic Islands are mulling over a new tourist tax rule that would heavily penalise one specific type of traveller

Politics

21 h. ago Man, 38, charged after teenager was 'forced into a car and kidnapped' before being 'dumped seriously injured at a train station'

Police were called to reports of dangerous driving and an assault on a teenage boy on Vineyard Way in Purfleet, Essex, at around 7.35pm on March 7.

Events

21 h. ago Man charged after allegedly driving car into disused Army barracks

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called amid reports a man had attempted to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.

Transport

38 h. ago British expat debunks common myths over Spanish protests with five

After being inundated with concern over anti-tourist sentiment, British expat Sandra Laurie, who has lived in Spain for nine years, has debunked some of the misconceptions around the country's string of protests

Events

54 h. ago Cost of Cardiff city centre car parks from least to most expensive

For cheaper visits some car parks charge as little as £2 for the first hour with prices increasing gradually for longer stays

Politics

3 d. ago Brits face new tourist taxes and rental car charges on Spanish holiday islands as officials say they have 'reached their limit'

The hike in tourist taxes comes after a summer of discontent last year in which thousands of locals marched in Palma during two large demos to protest at the effects of mass tourism.

Society

3 d. ago Panic as tourists snub Spain and Greece for EU neighbour as holiday costs soar

After a series of protests and calls for anti-tourist legislation, it looks as though more and more Brits are looking for alternatives to popular destinations like Spain and Greece

Politics

4 d. ago Spanish holiday hotspot to ban Brit tourists from driving in fresh clampdown

A picturesque town in a popular tourist hotspot has introduced new rules on driving in the town centre – and British holidaymakers are among those who will be affected

Politics

4 d. ago EU country loved by Brits set for huge £1bn expansion to cope with tourist demand

Amidst concerns that overtourism is putting too much strain on certain parts of the world, developers in Greece have decided to embrace the benefits that come from being one of the hottest destinations around

Economics

4 d. ago Love Island fans 'embarrassed for Gabby' as Casey answers whether they're official yet

Love Island's Casey O'Gorman answered whether he and Gabby Allen are officially boyfriend and girlfriend this week on Fleur East's Hits Radio show – and fans say his answer was 'embarrassing' for Gabby

Politics

4 d. ago Colombian police hunting for British tourist after 'decomposing body of a trans woman' was found in an apartment after neighbours reported a 'strong smell'

The victim was found semi-naked with her hands tied behind her back and was only wearing a t-shirt and white socks in an apartment in Medellin, local media has reported.

Society

5 d. ago British tourist drowned after falling into lake while kayaking with friends on holiday in Thailand, inquest told

Adventure-loving engineer Shanghaman Gowribalan, 24, was kayaking with his friends on a dam when his kayak overflowed with water.

Events

5 d. ago Spanish island's plans to ditch British tourists as holiday prices set to soar

Majorca is planning to introduce a number of measures to 'reduce dependence' on British tourists as part of a long-term sustainability strategy, including regulation low-cost flights and increasing tourist tax

Politics

6 d. 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

Events

6 d. ago Streets become raging rivers on Spanish holiday island as massive floods wash cars out to sea and tourists are told to stay indoors

Spain's national weather agency issued a red alert across Gran Canaria as the weather is set to continue this week.

Events

7 d. ago Brit tourist, 63 'knocked out by club bouncer in one punch' and left bleeding out on curb

Footage a British tourist apparently being knocked out by a single punch thrown by an on-duty security guard has surfaced – the altercation happened near a nightclub in Thailand

Society