23 m. ago Spain is 'eerily quiet' as British holidaymakers boycott popular destination

A popular Spanish city that was once bustling with tourists is now "dead" as Brits have allegedly ditched the destination to holiday elsewhere, and it's not the first time Spain is said to have been quiet this year

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32 m. ago Tube strike LIVE: RMT walkout sparks weekend travel chaos as major London Underground lines shut down

The RMT union walked out at midnight in a row over pay and conditions

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34 m. ago Families reduce holidays due to soaring costs and 'outrageous' extra charges

Sky-high air fares and peak holiday cost increases have left families cutting back to make trips abroad a reality, research has revealed.

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1 hour ago Vive les Socios: struggling French clubs open doors to shareholder fans in tough times

Supporters are putting money into their teams in a typically collective response to financial crisisThere seems to be a not-for-profit association for everything in France, from amateur mycology to choral music and international disaster relief. There were one and a half million Associations Loi 1901 at the last count, which equates to one for every 48 inhabitants, with 60,000 to 70,000 new groups created each year. They constitute an essential part of the fabric of French society, a natural response to every kind of need felt by local communities – except when it comes to organised football.This is odd, considering professionalism was introduced by the French FA as late as 1932 after a decade of hand-wringing and it would have been natural for practitioners of the game to take the matter in their own hands. Yet in France, club ownership at all but the lowest level has always been the preserve of private individuals, local authorities and, a very French trait, businesses that have s...

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1 hour ago The French government is on the brink – and Le Pen is the only winner | Paul Taylor

Saddled with a financial crisis and unpopular reforms, the prime minister, François Bayrou, seems doomed. Will he take Macron with him?François Bayrou may have thought it was a smart pre-emptive move to call a parliamentary vote of confidence in his minority government ahead of a planned national protest day on 10 September and the start of a fraught parliamentary budget season.Determined not to meet the same fate as his predecessor who was toppled by parliament last December, the French prime minister appears to have chosen political hara-kiri instead. His near-certain ejection by a hung parliament on Monday (8 September) is set to turn a smouldering political deadlock into a blazing crise de régime. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'I tried the new Laura Mercier setting spray to see if it makes makeup last longer'

The setting spray has been hailed 'the absolute best' by Space NK shoppers so our beauty writer put it through its paces

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2 h. ago Almost 300 sheep dead in horror flood as Welsh river rises suddenly

Kiyan Freedom was in a field with his flock earlier when water began rising from a nearby river

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2 h. ago Protect shoes from rain and dirt this autumn with clever spray that 'works like a charm'

The Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray is a must-have for back-to-school week, as it helps prevents brand new school shoes getting ruined before the first week of term is even over

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2 h. ago Six of the best farm stays in Europe for delicious local food in glorious countryside

Tuck into great food and drink at hotels, farms and B&Bs in France, Ireland, Portugal and beyondA hamlet of restored rural buildings in the Ortolo valley in Corsica reopened in June as A Mandria di Murtoli. Guests can stay in a former sheepfold, stable or barn, or one of five rooms in the main house. Three of the smaller properties have private pools, all rooms have terraces and there is a big shared pool. The buildings have been refurbished by Corsican craftspeople in a minimalist Mediterranean style, using local materials. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Spray that protects shoes from getting rain damaged is a godsend for back

With a rainy autumn threatening to ruin everything from school shoes to your favourite work boots, this handy spray is the perfect fix to protect them from water damage

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3 h. ago Inside 'UK's most beautiful village' where locals face major issue

It has been named one of the 'best places to live in the UK' but locals say the village is 'impossible' to live in due to the lack of amenities and high house prices

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer has ‘legal duty to stop Gaza genocide’, says Greta Thunberg

Exclusive: Activist spoke while onboard aid flotilla aiming to deliver food, baby formula and medical supplies to territoryKeir Starmer must obey his “legal duty to act to prevent a genocide”, Greta Thunberg has told the Guardian while travelling aboard an aid flotilla heading for Gaza.The Swedish activist said there was a “huge absence of those whose legal responsibility it is to step up” under international law, and called out the UK prime minister before a potential meeting this week with Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago France’s political crisis reveals deep rift between the people and their politicians

The likely fall of prime minister François Bayrou exposes a political malaise that is likely to sour French politics well beyond the 2027 presidential election as the far right exploits the momentAs the French government faces likely collapse in a confidence vote on Monday, plunging the eurozone’s second biggest economy and key diplomatic power into a domestic political crisis, Jonathan Denis, a 42-year-old a bank manager and health rights campaigner, was concerned about the terrible impact it will have on France’s dying and terminally ill.The centrist president Emmanuel Macron had promised assisted dying and improved palliative care would be the biggest social reform of his second term but the bill, which had been scheduled to go before the senate next month, now risks being delayed once more by the unpredictable revolving door of four prime ministers in just over three years. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Train fares on the East Coast Main Line soar – but only for a few of us

The Man Who Pays His Way: Here’s how to simplify rail fares and pacify passengers

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3 h. ago Tiny country is the richest in the world and twice as wealthy as the UK

When you think of the world's richest countries, this tiny European country may not immediately come to mind. But booming steel and logistics industries have made this nation a strong financial hub.

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3 h. ago 'I went to a Croatian party island popular with Brits where music is banned'

Daily Record writer Fionnuala Boyle visited Hvar where they have introduced strict noise restrictions.

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4 h. ago Stunning autumn weekend walk with breathtaking views just two hours from Glasgow

The short walking route takes only a few hours but is in a convenient location for a day trip from Scotland

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5 h. ago Six of the best Christmas markets to visit this festive season

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means it's time to plan a visit to a traditional Christmas market. Here are seven options, some in the UK and some a little bit further, to inspire your seasonal shopping plans.

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5 h. ago 'Gran Canaria stay was like something from a Disney film but one thing took me by surprise'

Gran Canaria exceeded my expectations, but it was my stay at a five-star resort that really took my breath away and reminded me of my favourite Disney movie. But one thing shocked me

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5 h. ago 'The sport everyone’s playing on holiday has got me totally hooked'

In the glorious Algarve, Hannah Stephenson gets to grips with the exciting and very popular sport of padel, a cross between tennis and squash that first found ground in Mexico

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