2 h. ago First ever Love Island winner looks completely unrecognisable 20 years on

In 2005, the first series of Celebrity Love Island aired and it was an ex-Westlife bodyguard and a popular TV host who went on to win

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25 h. ago Greece introduces new tourist tax for Brits visiting its 'most popular' islands

The move comes as the Greek government looks to tackle overtourism in the popular islands of Santorini and Mykonos

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59 h. ago Two dead after ferry carrying more than 60 people sinks off the coast of Bali

The ferry is believed to have been carrying a total of 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks when it sunk near the popular Indonesian island of Bali

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59 h. ago Four dead after ferry carrying more than 60 people sinks off the coast of Bali

The ferry is believed to have been carrying a total of 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks when it sunk near the popular Indonesian island of Bali

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59 h. ago Raging wildfires force evacuations from hotels and homes in Crete as flames spread rapidly

Tourists on the popular Greek island of Crete have been forced to flee their hotels and shelter in basketball courts as wildfires ravage the landscape, burning through buildings

Society

4 d. ago Popular Greek holiday island to charge cruise passengers hefty tourist tax from today

Cruise holidaymakers will now face a hefty new tourist tax to visit two of Greece's most popular islands.

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1 week ago Brazilian hiker found dead after falling off Indonesia volcano trail

Juliana Marins, 26, went missing on Saturday at Mount Rinjani on Lombok island, a spot that is popular with hikersA Brazilian tourist who fell down a ravine at an Indonesian volcano popular with hikers has been found dead, the Brazilian government and Indonesia’s rescue agency said Tuesday, after a days-long search and rescue effort.Attempts to evacuate Juliana Marins, 26, who went missing on Saturday at Mount Rinjani on Lombok island, were hindered by challenging weather and terrain after authorities spotted her unmoving body with a drone. Continue reading...

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1 week ago River Island shutting popular store this weekend as 33 more branches set to go

River Island employs around 5,500 people and was founded in 1948 under the Lewis and Chelsea Girl brand before being renamed in the 1980s

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1 week ago ITV Love Island viewers 'work out' recoupling twist Islanders won't see coming

Another Love Island recoupling is on the horizon and fans of the popular ITV2 dating show are convinced the power will be back in the hands of fans watching at home very soon

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1 week ago Tourists on Greek island issued '£68 fine' warning for doing simple task

British tourists flying over to one of the popular Greek island of Santorini this summer have been issued a stark driving rule, as experts reveal a simple mistake could leave you with a 'hefty fine'

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2 w. ago Abandoned UK island untouched for nearly 100 years just yards from seaside town

An impressive fortress built upon a tiny island just 800 yards from a popular UK seaside town has transformed itself into a haven for wildlife, after it disarmed and abandoned back in 1929

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2 w. ago Love Island fans fuming as popular Islander brutally dumped from villa in 'unfair' twist

A Love Island favourite was dumped from the villa during tonight's episode in yet another brutal twist - but fans have been left fuming the bombshell had been sent packing early

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3 w. ago Spanish holiday hotspot plunged into blackout as disaster blamed on one thing

Around 50,000 people were left without electricity for hours this week after a blackout struck a popular Canary Island hotspot for the second time this year

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3 w. ago Huge blow to Greece as tourists abandon popular island for key reason

Visitor numbers to one of Greece's most iconic islands - known for its blue-domed buildings and stunning beaches - have taken a sharp slump, in what could be a huge blow for the country's economy

Culture

3 w. ago Greece panic as tourists abandon one of its 'most popular' islands

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, Santorini is experiencing a decline in tourists.

Culture

3 w. ago Love Island favourite Sophie Lee axed from villa in twist no one saw coming

Love Island 2025 viewers saw the first dumping of the ITV2 series on Tuesday night, as popular Islander Sophie Lee was axed from the villa thanks to Shakira's decision

Politics

3 w. ago Spanish hotspot sets 20,000 daily car limit to curb overtourism

The vehicle restrictions impact non-registered vehicles on the popular island and are in place from June 1 until September 30, 2025

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3 w. ago Underrated Canary Island where tourists never go with 3,000 hours of sunshine

As the insatiably popular Canary Islands continues to grapple with over-tourism and insufferable crowding, but one tiny hidden gem remains completely unspoilt

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3 w. ago Canary Islands protest group faces pushback over demonstration plans

The protest group 'Canarias tiene un límite' (Canary Islands have a limit) has organised many of the demonstrations that have caused chaos at popular locations for tourism on the Canary Islands in recent years, where holidaymakers came face-to-face with signs telling them to "go home"

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4 w. ago Boy, 2, dies after being found floating in pool at family's Ibiza holiday home

He was discovered floating in a pool at a holiday home on the northern part of the popular Spanish island of Ibiza

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