2 h. ago Scottish island town with just 3 hours of daily sunshine named UK's unluckiest place to live

A new study ranked 121 UK postcode areas by luck, using data on lottery wins, sunshine, tax rises, and flat tyre searches

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8 h. ago Tiny European island less than 4 hours from the UK boasts 300 days of sunshine

A gorgeous island in Europe is less than four hours' flight from the UK and has everything you could want for a brilliant getaway including Blue flag beaches and three UNESCO world heritage sites

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15 h. ago Love Island's Casa Amor end date confirmed and there's just hours left

The recoupling ceremony is nearly here

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30 h. ago Fury as popular seaside resorts face parking charges people say will 'kill businesses'

Vale of Glamorgan Council confirmed it will be pressing ahead with plans to scrap two hours of free parking at on-street parking bays in Barry Island and Penarth

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46 h. ago Pictured: Campaigning journalist Veronica Guerin's killer strolls in summer sunshine as he enjoys his first steps of freedom on day release from prison after 26 years

Veronica Guerin, 37, was shot dead in broad daylight by Brian Meehan and Patrick 'Dutchy' Holland while stopped at a traffic light on the Naas Road in Dublin on June 26, 1996,

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5 d. ago Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds, with blazes also raging on mainland Greece and in other parts of EuropeA wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people on the Greek island of Crete, authorities and hotel association officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths.About 230 firefighters, along with 46 fire service vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra, on the south-east coast of the island – the country’s largest – threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Scotland's sunniest island dubbed 'Hawaii of the North' is perfect for a summer staycation

The Isle of Tiree is located 22 miles west of Ardnamurchan, the nearest part of the Scottish mainland, and sixty miles west of Oban, where you can get a four-hour ferry to the island

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1 week ago Sam Thompson 'returns to celebrity dating app' hours after Love Island's Samie Elishi split

Sam Thompson is reportedly looking for love again on swish celebrity dating site, Raya, after the Mirror revealed he and Love Island's Samie Elishi had cooled their romance

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1 week ago Small European island 3 hours from the UK 'overrun' with 10,000 tourists a day

The small island located a 20-minute ferry ride from the Maltese mainland is being swamped by tourists visiting the famous Blue Lagoon

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2 w. ago EU seaside town dubbed 'little Monaco' with posh harbour 3 hours from UK

Escape the overcrowded European hotspots by visiting this tiny but impressive coastal town often referred to as 'little Monaco' due to its luxury homes and stunning harbour

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2 w. ago Jury in crash inquest told they ‘may not record there was a police pursuit’

Muhammad Qasim, 29, died when he lost control of his car and hit a tree on Island Road in Birmingham in the early hours of October 2 2023.

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2 w. ago Tiny European beach named 'world's smallest' hidden by locals until now

This small paradise of golden sand offers a calm, serene escape with crystal clear water - but there is actually no direct access to the sea

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2 w. ago Beautiful island less than 5 hours from UK boasts 13 hours of sunshine every day

A Paph less trodden - Paul Henderson gets a history lesson on a trip to Cyprus, which included a stay at the Louis Hotels’ Royal Apollonia on the island, which enjoys 13 hours of sunshine daily in July

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2 w. ago It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year

The Northern Hemisphere has reached its peak sunshine, marking the summer solstice – the longest day of the year and the official start of astronomical summer. Conversely, for those in the Southern Hemisphere, it signifies the shortest day and the onset of winter.

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3 w. ago Doctor says there are six things you must do if you get sunburnt

A doctor and skincare expert has shared what to do if you are experiencing bad sunburn following a sunshine filled day - and what common things people do while burnt which could make your skin worse

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3 w. ago Conor McGregor brutally floors partygoer with two punches after drinking until 6am at exclusive Ibiza club on same night he partied with Katie Price and Tottenham star at Wayne Lineker's venue

Conor McGregor brutally floored a partygoer with two punches at the infamous Pacha nightclub in Ibiza. He was seen hitting the reveller on the island as he boozed until the early hours

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3 w. ago Conor McGregor brutally floors partygoer with two punches after drinking until 6am at exclusive Ibiza club after partying with Katie Price and Tottenham star at Wayne Lineker's beach club

Conor McGregor brutally floored a partygoer with two punches at the infamous Pacha nightclub in Ibiza. He was seen hitting the reveller on the island as he boozed until the early hours

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3 w. ago Conor McGregor brutally lashes out at partygoer while drinking until 6am at exclusive Ibiza club after partying with Katie Price and Tottenham star at Wayne Lineker's beach club

Conor McGregor brutally floored a partygoer with two punches at the infamous Pacha nightclub in Ibiza. He was seen hitting the reveller on the island as he boozed until the early hours

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3 w. ago Major Canary Island airport to extend opening hours but there's a catch

A popular Spanish airport, which welcomed more than six million visitors last year, has confirmed it will extend its opening hours after the summer period - providing more flexibility for airlines

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3 w. ago The village with amazing beaches on the UK's 'best island' two hours from Greater Manchester

Steeped in history it has pretty cottages, gorgeous beaches and a craft cider bar with mountain views

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