10 h. ago Summer holidays in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza face huge disruption as mass strikes to hit hotels

Mass walkouts by hotel staff threaten holidays in British tourist hotspots in Spain

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10 h. ago West warns Iran not to hit back as Israel launches revenge strikes

UK and US among nations seeking to keep Middle East from all-out war in wake of Israeli airstrikes on military targets with Tehran saying it is ‘obligated’ to respond

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11 h. ago Holiday chaos as major airline scraps 1,400 flights with Scots airport impacted

It is feared 50,000 passengers could be affected by the mass cancellations and disruption expected to last until October 2025

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13 h. ago Boots launches £32 holiday essentials minis bag that includes best

Boots has launched an exciting new collection of travel mini products just in time for the summer holidays. And it's not likely to be around for long...

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15 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for coconut, vanilla and almond cake with strawberries | The sweet spot

Tropical and floral notes mix with the fresh tang of lime in this glorious cake that’s made for sharingThis cake is inspired by the scent of the gorse bushes along the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, where my family and I go walking on summer holidays. The scent can be elusive, but occasionally, on a warm, sunny day, the breeze catches those golden flowers and diffuses their distinct, sweet scent – a mingling of coconut, vanilla and almond. I’ve added lime to freshen things up, should those flavours prove a little heady or rich. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Zimbabwe come in from cold but left crying for help at early signs of mismatch | Andy Bull

Tourists are in England for the first time in 22 years and faced dual threats of hostile batting and cold weatherOf course the first morning of the summer was the worst morning of the summer. Test cricket, like a bank holiday picnic, is a reliable way to send the English sun running, and Zimbabwe’s first day of Test cricket in this country in 22 years started under thick ripples of ominous grey cloud, and in a freezing breeze. In the shop at the bottom of the Radcliffe Road Stand staff were sent running to the stock room to fetch up fresh boxes of beanie hats and hooded tops, as the crowd, caught short by the sudden dip in temperature after weeks of good weather, made an unexpected run on their supplies of winter clothing.Zimbabwe won the toss, which was the last thing that went their way all day. “We’ll have a bowl,” said their captain, Craig Ervine, and it must have seemed like a good idea at the time. Ben Stokes admitted he would have done the same thing himself given the conditi...

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28 h. ago Huge hotel strike set to hit Brits' favourite holiday islands over peak summer season

Hotel workers say they want to cause as much disruption to tourists as possible for maximum impact. Workers will down tools on June 6th on several days in July, unless a deal is struck.

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28 h. ago Brits' favourite holiday islands face summer of chaos as hotel staff plan mass walk

Thousands of hotel, bar and restaurant staff are planning industrial action in the Balearics. The UGT union says there will be a mass walkout on June 6 followed by several days of strike action in July, the height of the busy tourist season

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32 h. ago These period swim shorts are so comfy and flattering shoppers say they're 'life

SHOPPING: Holiday-goers looking for extra protection on their period this summer are reaching for one brand's award-winning range of period swimwear.

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34 h. ago The Scottish 'hidden gem' seaside village perfect for summer holiday

The coastal destination features a beautiful beach and a scenic nature reserve.

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35 h. ago Terrified passengers scream during flight from hell as plane is hit by severe turbulence and hail storm and then has its nose smashed by a bird strike

Dramatic footage shows terrified passengers screaming as a plane suffers damage to its nose following severe turbulence and a bird strike.

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35 h. ago The best short books to take on your summer holiday, all less than 200 pages long

You know the feeling: your suitcase is packed, your out-of-office is on and you're ready for a week of baking sun.

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37 h. ago Polish City dubbed 'Venice of Eastern Europe' is one of the cheapest holiday spots for Brits with £30 return flights

A Polish city known as the 'Venice of Eastern Europe' is one of the cheapest holiday destinations for a break this summer.

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41 h. ago Love Island fans need to read new thriller with a big twist perfect for anyone who likes White Lotus

People Pleaser by Catriona Stewart is the perfect book to take on your holidays this summer

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51 h. ago Inquest on teenager Jay Slater’s death in Tenerife adjourned after mother’s plea

The 19-year-old from Lancashire vanished on the holiday island last summer.

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55 h. ago Soak up Scotland’s beauty this June with Largo Leisure Holidays

Escape to Scotland this June with Largo Leisure Holidays, home to six stunning holiday parks offering early summer breaks from just £92.

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3 d. ago Shoppers praise The Works' 'super cute' toy range with prices starting from 80p

The Playworks range from The Works is encouraging families to 'spend time well' for less just in time for the summer holidays

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3 d. ago Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins marries fiancee Ellie Alderson at lavish wedding

Alderson and Watkins got engaged last summer while on holiday in Italy - with the Aston Villa and England star revealing news by sharing photos on social media.

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3 d. ago Spain demands Airbnb block thousands of holiday rentals ahead of summer

The rental company has been ordered to ban more than 65,000 holiday listings

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4 d. ago Princess Diana's 'Rambo' bodyguard who also protected William and Harry dies

Lee Sansum, who was one of Princess Diana's bodyguards before her death and during a family holiday to the French resort of St Tropez in the summer of 1997, has died

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