7 h. ago Holidaymakers warned of ‘unreal currents’ as massive 'dragon’s egg' washes up on North Wales beach

It was ripped from its moorings and washed up on a beach

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13 h. ago Holidaymakers warned that airport strikes could disrupt summer getaways

Strikes could ‘ground planes and passengers’

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14 h. ago Holidaymakers issued warning as Glasgow Airport faces massive strike

Travel chaos could erupt at Glasgow Airport this summer as more than 800 workers from five companies are involved in pay disputes and could go on strike

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19 h. ago Holidaymakers warned of possible strike action at Glasgow Airport this summer

Hundreds of workers from different companies based at the airport could walk out next month.

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24 h. ago Strikes by airport workers could disrupt summer holidaymakers, union warns

Unite said it could soon ballot more than 800 workers at Glasgow Airport on industrial action amid pay disputes.

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35 h. ago A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Victorian disease UK health warning as 'too many' children at risk this summer

A drop in vaccine uptake has been linked to a surge in cases across Europe

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56 h. ago Health chiefs' urgent warning over record highs of deadly measles

As cases rise in parts of England officials warn there could be a fresh wave of infections as Britons return from their summer holidays with measles surging in Europe.

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58 h. ago Measles warning to holidaymakers as outbreaks surge in major tourist hotspots

The UK Health Security Agency has recorded outbreaks of the infectious disease in England, while also warning which countries in Europe and Asia have highest rates of measles

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59 h. ago UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

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61 h. ago Outgoing head of Europe's drug agency warns of surge of violence from stimulant trade

Europe’s top official monitoring illegal drugs is nearing the end of his decade-long tenure with one clear message: the non-stop rise in cocaine and other stimulants is producing more violence than ever before in the heart of the world’s safest society

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69 h. ago Canary holidaymakers blow as another island warns of new tourist taxes

The Canary Island of Fuerteventura will start charging British holidaymakers a tourist tax if they want to visit its most beautiful locations, officials on the Spanish holiday hotspot have announced

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4 d. ago Warning to holidaymakers as 7 items now 'banned' in checked luggage

Tourists heading on holiday this summer should make sure they don't pack these common items.

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4 d. ago Earthquake hits Turkey holiday region, killing one person and injuring 70 as hotels are shaken

At least one person is dead after huge earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rocked Turkey this morning.

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5 d. ago WHO warns of 'more infectious' Covid variant as travellers urged to mask up and get jags

The new Covid variant called NB.1.8.1 is causing a surge in cases in countries across the globe and holidaymakers are being warned to stay vigilant

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5 d. ago Boost for holidaymakers as new UK flight path overhaul 'will cut delays and journey lengths'

Ministers have set out plans for the largest redesign of Britain's system of flight paths since it was first decided in the 1950s, when there were only 200,000 flights per year.

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6 d. ago You could be owed £100s if your summer holiday flight or hotel is booked

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns holidaymakers this summer to know their consumer rights if their flight or hotel is overbooked

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8 d. ago Warning for holidaymakers as huge strikes to target peak season

The ultimatum was delivered today by the General Union of Workers, the UGT, which has told employers: "You have 15 days to raise wages or there will be a strike in the summer"

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9 d. ago Brits warned of pickpocket surge in Spanish holiday hotspot ahead of summer

Nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves targeting tourist victims have been arrested in the past month by police in Majorca, who have drafted in early reinforcements to tackle an expected summer crimewave

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