33 m. ago Brits warned as popular Spanish island plans protests for first day of Easter holidays

It's the first mass protest planned for this season after anti-tourism desmonstrations took place last year

Events

36 m. ago Pharmacist says 'stay home' as measles cases soar and spike is coming

Easter holidays could help spread the virus as there is a surge in Europe

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84 m. ago Tenerife on alert for 100kmph winds as Storm Nuria batters Canary Islands

Warnings are in force for all of the islands, including a rare red weather alert for La Palma, where winds could reach 130kmph

Events

97 m. ago Say goodbye to the plastic bags! Major UK airport completely scraps 100ml liquid rule in favour of major change

Passengers will find new security rules at one of the UK's biggest airports in time for the Easter holidays.

Politics

2 h. ago Storm Nuria batters Canary Islands with rare red alert issued for 80mph winds

Many areas are expected to be hit with strong winds, rough coastal conditions, and plenty of rainfall

Events

6 h. ago Late bedtime 'ripple effect' to watch out for in Easter holidays and six ways to avoid it

From winding down in the right way to a bedtime snack with key ingredients, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine in the school holidays could be great for your youngsters

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8 h. ago Popular holiday hotspot destroyed as cars and debris swept through streets by flash floods

A huge storm battered the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, causing widespread flooding. Floodwaters surged through the streets of Parikia and Naousa on Paros, carrying cars and debris past whitewashed buildings

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19 h. ago Trafford Centre opening and closing times for Easter bank holiday 2025

Here's when shoppers can visit the Trafford Centre over the Easter bank holiday weekend

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21 h. ago 'Unexpected' cash boost for holidaymakers planning Easter getaway

The pound has surged against 48 of the 54 most popular holiday currencies in 10 week

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22 h. ago Foreign Office updates Greece travel advice as islands battered by storms ahead of Easter holidays

The tourist hotspot has seen homes flooded and cars swept out to sea as severe storms hit

Events

23 h. ago The real reason men must wear tight trunks in French swimming pools this Easter holiday

Holidaymakers heading to France will find some strict rules regarding wearing baggy swim shorts, but there's a good reason for it

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25 h. ago Easter holiday warning as Canary Islands hotel workers threaten to strike

Hospitality workers within the hotel industry are planning to walk out over the Easter weekend

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29 h. ago Storms batter Greek tourist islands for second day, with Crete hardest hit

Homes were flooded and cars swept out to sea

Events

37 h. ago Easter travel: Simon Calder breaks down where to expect holiday chaos

Many schools across the UK will break for the Easter holidays on Friday, 4 April, with most schools scheduled to remain closed until Easter Monday, 21 April.

Events

44 h. ago Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit

Severe storms battered the Greek islands for a second day, with Crete experiencing the most intense rainfall

Events

46 h. ago Easter holiday travel chaos awaits with disruption expected on trains, flights and roads

Exclusive: The Independent predicts the worst traffic jams will be on the M5, M6, M25 and A303

Transport

48 h. ago Tesco to provide donation bags in stores this Easter helping families over school holidays

Tesco customers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays.

Politics

50 h. ago Devastating floods strike Greek tourist islands ahead of Easter break

Authorities ordered schools on Paros to remain closed while residents were told to stay indoors

Events

51 h. ago Kids eat free: Places to eat in London for free with children during the Easter holidays

Your little ones will be well fed and entertained at these London restaurants this Easter break

Politics

67 h. ago Why is Easter Sunday 2025 so late? Reason for religious holiday falling deep into April

Easter Sunday 2025 will fall on April 20, which is relatively late in the year for the religious holiday

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