6 h. ago 'I was urged to avoid a holiday to this popular Italian city

The city has a reputation for being dirty, dangerous and chaotic – but it is also a city of contrasts, with incredible art, food and people as one writer discovered.

Politics

9 h. ago 'Urgent' smart meter warning as 300,000 homes could be left without heating or hot water in weeks

Properties with Radio Teleswitch Service been urged to upgrade to smart meters to avoid being disconnected or forced to pay extortionate bills

Events

9 h. ago Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave

Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of financial crimes

Politics

10 h. ago Scots may need more than a valid passport to be allowed into Spain

Spain is a popular holiday destination for Scots and other Brits

Politics

18 h. ago Popular holiday destination that's 'leaving people skint' is ditched by Brits

Holidaymakers have been sharing their experiences of a popular holiday destination to warn others to avoid it. It comes as many Brits have complained about the cost of visiting the hotspot

Politics

33 h. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

Events

33 h. ago Gardeners urged to do one thing with their ponds this week to avoid problem

Gardeners are being urged to do one simple task with their ponds this week to avoid issues later on in the summer months. Here's what you need to know about the task

Politics

34 h. ago Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

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35 h. ago London substation fire latest: 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze as dozens evacuated from flats

People urged to avoid area and 80 evacuated as huge fire breaks out at electrical substation in Maida Vale

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36 h. ago London substation fire latest: Dozens evacuated from flats as 100 firefighters tackle huge blaze

People urged to avoid area and 80 evacuated as huge fire breaks out at electrical substation in Maida Vale

Events

36 h. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope

Politics

39 h. ago What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7

Politics

56 h. ago easyJet and Ryanair passengers urged not to pack three items in hand luggage to avoid fees

Hand luggage-only passengers flying with airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair could face hefty excess fees if they are found to have more than their allotted luggage allowance

Politics

3 d. ago Travellers urged to avoid specific clothing when flying with major airlines

A YouTuber known as the Portable Professional has shared her best recommendations - and condemnations - when it comes to dressing for the airport and getting through security with ease

Transport

4 d. ago Brits declare 'never again' to popular holiday destination as steep prices drain wallets

A TikTok influencer has warned Brits to avoid a particular holiday destination 'at all costs' if they want to keep hold of their cash due to the eye-watering prices

Economics

4 d. ago Brits travelling to Benidorm urged to avoid doing two things – or risk fine

A man called Frank has shared a video to warn Brits of the things they should never do in Benidorm - or you could face a hefty fine and risk spoiling your holiday

Events

4 d. ago They came for the canonization of a millennial saint. They stayed for Pope Francis' funeral

They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint, but they ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead

Politics

4 d. ago Popular holiday destination to limit visitor numbers on famous beaches

Booking online, limiting visitor numbers and even a beach towel ban are some of the restrictions one popular island has imposed

Politics

4 d. ago Incredible island is a dupe of Venice but it's actually 2,600

The design of this neighbourhood in Qatar is inspired by the historic Italian city of Venice. But beyond a destination dupe, this Middle Eastern district offers a distinctly luxurious experience

Politics

6 d. ago Benidorm mystery as 'body washes up on beach' with no ID as cops launch investigation

An unidentified man's body washed up on a beach in a holiday destination popular with Brits, as police are now working to identify the individual in a tragic discovery

Events