11 h. ago The tranquil and 'unique' Canary Island with barely any tourists that's 21C in January

The island sees fewer than 1% of the tourists that its neighbour Tenerife attracts, but offers an 'authentic, chilled-out' experience with warm January temperatures

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13 h. ago Thundersnow roared like 'crashing plane' with orange flashes lighting up UK sky

Residents across Denbighshire in North Wales were startled by the rare weather phenomenon overnight as the sky filled with orange and white light before snow peppered the ground

Events

14 h. ago Canary Islands placed on 'no list' for Brit holidaymakers with stern warning

The popular Spanish islands have been placed on Fodor's Travel 'No List' for the second year running due to unsustainable tourism pressures, though it's not a call for boycott

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17 h. ago Opinion divided after experts advise travellers swerve Canary Islands

Manchester Evening News readers have shared their thoughts on the Canary Islands being placed on a 'no travel' list for the new year

Politics

17 h. ago Storm Francis weather warning hits Canary Islands but local shows the reality

A local in Lanzarote has been left confused by the weather warnings for Storm Francis, which is expected to bring strong gusts, heavy thunderstorms and even snow to the Canary Islands

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18 h. ago Lanzarote local shows reality of Storm Francis after weather warnings hit Canary Islands

Tourists in the Canary Islands have been urged to keep their eyes on forecasts after weather warnings have been issued across the region – but what's it actually like in Lanzarote at the moment?

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34 h. ago Canary Islands among holiday destinations placed on 'no travel' list for 2026

The Canary Islands has been included in a ‘No List’ for travel following protests against overtourism in recent years - with holiday lets blamed for rising house prices

Politics

65 h. ago Seven cheap winter sun escapes to book now with minimum 20C January temperatures

Already sick of the cold weather? Luckily, there are options for inexpensive holidays in January from the Canary Islands to Africa and beyond which offer warm weather without a huge price tag

Politics

3 d. ago Ryanair launches flash sale with £25 flights to 21C Canary Islands this January

Desperate to escape the big chill this January? It doesn't have to cost a fortune. Ryanair is offering a number of cheap flights to the Canary Islands in the next few weeks, where holidaymakers can bask in 21C weather

Economics

4 d. ago Your next holiday island that’s more than just winter sun and stunning views

The largest of the Canary Islands offers more than just winter sun, writes Aine Fox

Politics

1 week ago Horror attack as boy, 13, is stabbed to death in Portugal tourist town

The suspect reportedly died after a blast caused by a gas leak

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1 week ago Wave...goodbye: Tourist cheats death when she is smashed onto the rocks while posing for a photograph on dangerous ledge

The woman, from China, was visiting the Matrouh Eye scenic area in the city of Mersa Matruh, Egypt, when the terrifying incident took place.

Society

2 w. ago UK weather maps turn bright orange as dangerous rare event to hit Britain

New forecasts show the exact day parts of the UK could be hit by freezing rain, which can leave roads and runways covered in slippery ice

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2 w. ago UK weather maps turn orange as freezing rain set for Britain days after Christmas

Weather maps have turned bright orange as they show the rare freezing rain event could strike near the English-Welsh border on December 30

Politics

2 w. ago Luxury £1,473 luxury Canary Island holiday now £689 from Manchester Airport

It's based on two people travelling from Manchester Airport, with prices shown per person

Economics

2 w. ago Jet2 flight from Stansted forced to divert after ‘irregular indication’

The plane was heading to the Canary Islands but landed in Portugal

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2 w. ago Jet2 emergency as plane from Stansted suddenly diverts over 'engine problem'

The Jet2 Boeing 737 was heading from London Stansted to the Canary Islands but was forced to divert to Faro in Portugal midway through the journey due to an emergency

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2 w. ago Stephen Mulhern breaks down in tears discussing death of his dad on Accidental Tourist

The Catchphrase presenter, 48, embarked on a trip to South Korea intended to help face his fears - organised by Ant and Dec .

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2 w. ago Stephen Mulhern breaks down in tears as he opens up on dad’s death on Accidental Tourist

STEPHEN Mulhern broke down in tears as he opened up about his dad's death on Accidental Tourist. The ITV show saw the In For a Penny host face his fears on a trip planned by his pals, Ant and Dec. The Geordie duo sent him to South Korea where he tackled some of his food...

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2 w. ago NHS warns of flu 'tidal wave' as hospital chief predicts January 'carnage'

Flu hospitalisations have surged 55% as NHS hospitals prepare for what one boss calls a "perfect storm" - but some experts question if the outbreak is as severe as claimed.

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