6 h. ago Mistake at airport allows passengers to leave without clearing immigration

The passengers who arrived from Mexico were able to leave the airport without going through border control

Politics

65 h. ago How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush

The famous gallery, home to masterpieces from Goya and Velázquez, is exploring how best to preserve, and improve, the visitor experienceFriday morning found Diego Velázquez striking the familiar pose he has held for the past 370 years, staring out, brush in one hand, palette in the other, from the huge canvas of Las Meninas.The 14 people who stood before the painting to meet the Spanish artist’s haughty gaze – not to mention the heavy eyes of the dozy mastiff in the picture’s foreground – were among the first visitors of the day to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Manchester Arena attack families demand MI5 held accountable in 'Hillsborough Law'

Families of those who lost their lives in the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanding action over MI5 as part of a new law designed to prevent cover-ups

Society

2 w. ago British and French aircraft attack underground Islamic State weapons store in Syria

Guided bombs used to target tunnels at site near to city of Palmyra in raid intended to ‘eliminate dangerous terrorists’British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Islamic State, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.Guided bombs were used to target access tunnels down to the site, which is located in the mountainous region near the ancient city of Palmyra in the centre of the country, on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK RAF Typhoons join French jets in major attack on Islamic State in Syria

RAF Typhoons have joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria used by Islamic State to store weapons and explosives, the Ministry of Defence said

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3 w. ago Eamonn Holmes, 66, treats girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, to luxury £300

The GB presenter, 66, was seen being helped out of the car by Katie, 43, as they arrived for the break at the £270-a-night holiday cottage.

Economics

3 w. ago Eamonn Holmes, 66, treats girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, to luxury £270

The GB presenter, 66, was seen being helped out of the car by Katie, 43, as they arrived for the break at the £270-a-night holiday cottage.

Economics

3 w. ago Eamonn Holmes, 66, and girlfriend Katie Alexander, 43, enjoy luxury Christmas getaway in £270

TV’S Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie Alexander arrive for a break at a £270-a-night holiday cottage. The GB News host, 66, treated his therapist lover, 43, to three days away over Christmas. The pair were joined by her three children and a dog at the pad in the grounds of five-star Rudding Park Hotel in...

Economics

3 w. ago Don’t fret the first night and nap if you need: how to sleep well, away from home

Disturbed sleep is very common as you adapt to a new environment, but with good sleep hygiene and some practical adjustments you can quickly settle inRead more summer essentialsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs the working year draws to a close, many of us only have one hope for the season, and that’s a decent night’s sleep. While not every family visit or post-Christmas getaway is going to be a trip to Rancho Relaxo, a few things can help us catch holiday kip. Pre-departure apps can be useful, so can pillow mists and thermoregulation, but when it comes to maximising rest on the road, some say less is more. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Travel warnings issued as millions make Christmas Eve getaway

Delays and congestion are expected to last into the evening

Events

3 w. ago Tears of joy as Nigerian families reunite with kidnapped schoolchildren

Families in north-central Nigeria have joyfully reunited with schoolchildren held for a month after a mass abduction

Society

3 w. ago Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Great Western Railway said services between Reading and Gatwick Airport would be disrupted on Christmas Eve due to a shortage of train staff.

Politics

3 w. ago Major UK motorway shuts TODAY over Christmas and New Year sparking ‘severe’ getaway chaos for millions

A MAJOR motorway is shutting down from today for 11 days over Christmas and New Year - with a diversion put in place. The M27 will be closed in both directions between Junction 9 (Whiteley) and Junction 11 (Fareham) from 8pm on December 24 through to 4am on January 4 - in a bid to...

Events

4 w. ago The great Christmas getaway continues with 24million cars on the roads today

Journeys home for the great festive getaway combined with commuter and business traffic will cause substantial delays, the AA has predicted.

Transport

4 w. ago Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic

Festive journeys combined with commuter and business traffic could lead to delays.

Politics

4 w. ago Drivers urged to take care as more than three million festive journeys expected

Drivers on the Christmas getaway on Monday will be competing with commuters for road space.

Transport

4 w. ago Two women caught smuggling 115 balls of heroin in rectum for all

Two suspected female drug mules have been caught with 115 balls of heroin hidden in their bodies after border control quickly stopped them but were left shocked by the vast amount

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4 w. ago Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues to ferry and train cancellations

Ferry passengers faced queuing traffic towards the Port of Dover and some Cross Country trains between Manchester and Bournemouth were cancelled.

Politics

4 w. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Sunday, December 21

The Christmas getaway is underway as thousands of passengers jet off abroad

Transport

4 w. ago Christmas getaway? Not if Europe has got anything to do with it: Gridlock as IT glitch hits French border control

It comes as holiday-makers are already feeling the effects of strict new EU border checks at European airports.

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