39 m. ago Plane in Southend Airport fireball crash identified as medical transport jet

The plane that crashed at Southend Airport has been confirmed as a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air B200, which was a medical transport jet completing a vital mission

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1 hour ago Spencer Matthews takes brutal swipe at Vogue Williams ahead of her birthday

Irish TV presenter Vogue Williams married Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in 2018, but he's made a savage age-related dig just months before the mum-of-three turns 40

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2 h. ago Southend Airport crash plane was medical transport jet completing vital mission

The plane that crashed was a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air B200. It was travelling from Southern to Lelystad in the Netherlands after arriving in the UK from Croatia this morning

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2 h. ago What is chikungunya? How to avoid debilitating virus while on holiday as cases rise in France

Experts explain what the chikungunya virus is, and what to do to prevent getting sick

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3 h. ago Brian May: 40th anniversary of Live Aid ‘bittersweet’ without Freddie Mercury

Mercury, who was lauded for his impressive vocal range, died of Aids-related illness at the age of 45 in 1991.

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4 h. ago Beware! Why your holiday insurance could be at risk if you're on weight

Half a million people using weight-loss jabs are at risk of invalidating their travel insurance this summer, experts warn.

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5 h. ago Unspoilt natural wonders and majestic wildlife: why every adventurer needs to visit Oman

With endless opportunities for camping, hiking and the chance to see near-endangered animals, Oman is an explorer’s paradise says Samantha Herbert

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6 h. ago Wimbledon tennis star forced to retire at 27 after failing cocaine test

Martina Hingis was forced to retire from tennis at the age of 27 after she was handed a two-year ban when she tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon in 2007

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6 h. ago Ryanair, easyJet and TUI bag rule parents may not be aware of

If you're planning a family holiday, there are some rules you need to be aware of

Society

7 h. ago Boris Johnson sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ on karaoke as he drinks champagne on Italian holiday

Boris Johnson sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ on karaoke as he drinks champagne on holiday in Italy.

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7 h. ago Randy gran 'reborn' after wild holiday fling with twins half her age

A fitness mad gran from London made the most of her trip to South America with a jaw-dropping holiday romance she says left her feeling as if she had been reborn

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8 h. ago UK Health Security Agency warns Brit tourists over four illnesses you could catch on holiday

The agency recommends travellers take simple extra precautions to protect themselves from diseases during their holiday

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9 h. ago Surfers, wild ponies and a leap of faith: photos of the weekend

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the worldWarning: this gallery contains sensitive images Continue reading...

Culture

10 h. ago Pilots are ordered to fart in front of each other for alarming reason

Airline pilots are told they should let rip in the cockpit, according to an air hostess who has revealed some wild facts from her experiences in the sky

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10 h. ago Brit girl thought she was going on family holiday – it was actually her own wedding

A young girl was told she was going on holiday to Turkey – but instead of a villa, she was taken to Afghanistan to marry a 30-year-old cousin and now hopes to raise awareness of forced marriage

Society

10 h. ago ASK DR ELLIE: My snoring is so loud it wakes the neighbours. What can I do about it?

I am a 69-year-old woman with a long-standing snoring problem. I've spoken to doctors about it to no avail. I get embarrassed when I go on holiday and stay in hotel rooms.

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10 h. ago Dad of tragic teen says major rule change 'should be biggest moment in online safety'

Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly tragically took her own life in 2017 after accessing horrendous material online, told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Ofcom must enforce tough new age enforcement laws that begin this month

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11 h. ago Arne Slot speaks publicly for first time on Diogo Jota's death with touching Liverpool tribute

Liverpool star Diogo Jota tragically died at the age of 28 last week along with his brother Andre after a horrific car crash in Portugal while travelling back for the start of pre-season training

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11 h. ago JD Vance protesters line Disneyland resort as vice president takes family holiday amid California immigration raids

JD Vance protesters lined the Disneyland resort as the vice president visited on a family holiday amid the California immigration raids.

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11 h. ago 'We turned up to our luxury holiday villa but were met with Satan's guest house'

A family of 10 were excited about their trip to Orlando, Florida, but were left stunned when they walked into their 'luxury villa' and were met with something that resembled 'Satan's guest house'

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