7 h. ago Parents could be fined £160 for taking child on holiday in winter

It is generally not allowed to take a child on holiday during term time in the UK and can result in a fine of up to 160 - but there may be exceptions

Society

15 h. ago Brits with Spain half term holidays booked are warned to check dates or be in 'extraordinary danger'

Alicante is set to be struck by extreme weather exactly one year onwards from the apocalyptic floods in Spain's worst natural disaster in decades that killed 220 people last October.

Events

19 h. ago ‘It gets a bit dirty after 2am’: overtourism debate centre stage as Abta meets in Mallorca

Home to Magaluf, a major draw for boozed-up Britain, the island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travelThe swish seafront hotels and freshly planted palms on the gleaming promenade might tempt any unwary holidaymaker to book in for Mallorca’s Calviá beach. But step out the back door and the resort is still firmly, as it is better known, Magaluf: boozed-up Britain in Spain, with cocktails by the pint.Mallorca gets most of the Balearics’ 18 million UK visitors a year: for some residents, far too many. The island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travel: overtourism – and how to tackle it. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Seven passport checks Brits must do now before EU EES changes this weekend

With the border changes starting this weekend and half-term holidays coming up, here are seven passport checks Brits must do now

Politics

23 h. ago Brits face being banned from using second homes in Spain following the new EES travel rules

Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain following implementation of the new EES travel rules.

Events

24 h. ago Mega storm hits Spain's Costa Blanca: Flights to major airports including Alicante diverted and many others cancelled as 'extraordinary danger' alert is issued

The holiday hot-spot, which is popular among sun-seeking Brits, was placed on high alert for heavy rains and strong winds, with officials warning of 'extraordinary danger' on Friday.

Events

25 h. ago Spain prepares for mega storm to hit Costa Blanca with flights to major airports including Alicante diverted due to strong winds and many others affected as 'extraordinary danger' alert is issued

Flights heading towards some of Spain's major airports have been diverted as the country braces for the major Storm Alice to hit its Costa Blanca.

Events

43 h. ago Spanish holiday hotspot faces 'extraordinary danger' amid urgent storm warning a year after 200 were swept away in flooding catastrophe

AEMET, Spain's weather agency, on Thursday issued a red alert for heavy rains in holiday hot-spot Alicante and said it would be in effect from 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Friday.

Events

3 d. ago British fraudster will not attend court in person for confiscation hearing

Mark Acklom previously admitted five counts of fraud against his ex-girlfriend.

Events

3 d. ago UK Covid jab Autumn 2025 warning as new rules mean booking chaos

The NHS and UK Health Security Agency has warned people that even if they got the vaccination last year they may no longer be allowed to have it for free

Events

4 d. ago British tourists surging to Spain’s unspoilt north after sizzling Mediterranean summer

Exclusive: Shoulder season surge ‘linked to the climate and avoiding the heat when you can’

Politics

5 d. ago 'Academic killjoys' slap trigger warning on James Bond's Dr No over claims it is 'racist and xenophobic'

The titular villain has been dubbed 'problematic' by 'academic killjoys' at the University of Portsmouth, who warned that the book 'contains instances of racism and xenophobia'.

Events

6 d. ago Check the expiry date of this common item you might have in your medicine cabinet urges expert

Expired items should never be used, as they can lose their effectiveness 🩹

Science

6 d. ago UK bans six food items from EU flights from today with £5,000 fine

The UKHSA has issued a stern warning to holidaymakers returning this October half term, with officials threatening to impose hefty £5,000 fines for bringing everyday items back through customs

Economics

8 d. ago Helen Flanagan issues a cryptic warning as she prepares to release a tell

The former Corrie star, 35, shot to fame as Rosie in the Cobbles in 2000 and has never left the limelight since.

Events

1 week ago British woman reveals how she went on a day trip to Spain for less than £100

One British traveller shared her experience of an 'extreme day trip', which involved her travelling from Manchester to Mallorca and back in one day.

Economics

1 week ago Spain tries to lure back Brits with new travel rules for over

UK visitors to 29 European countries will soon have to pay €20 per person to enter some of the nation's favourite travel destinations, with only pensioners and under 18s exempt.

Politics

1 week ago Why Arne Slot was booked during Crystal Palace vs Liverpool as Mikel Arteta sent warning

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was booked in the game against Crystal Palace for breaching a rule that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is often guilty of breaking

Events

2 w. ago Mother's fury as authorities close case after British man was found dead in Spain with head injuries amid signs of a struggle

Father-of-one Brett Dryden, 35, was discovered dead at his home in Mojácar on the Costa de Almeria on July 21, 2024, after failing to return from an afternoon siesta.

Events

2 w. ago Revealed: The most hellish driving routes to avoid if you are on a journey with children

As many as 72 per cent of parents will be embarking on a car journey with their kids in the October half term or at Christmas. Pictured: File photo of summer holiday traffic

Politics