96 m. ago When the trip of a lifetime ends in a medical emergency. From bleeding eyes following a mosquito bite to the stomach bug that has lasted three years

The idea of a holiday in a far-flung corner of the world sounds appealing but it can come with risks and for some unlucky travellers that means the experience of developing a tropical disease.

Politics

25 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

25 h. ago UK on alert for 'nasty' tropical disease with 'severe joint and muscle pain'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites while abroad

Events

32 h. ago Drug dealers targeting Brits in Tenerife arrested on strip where Jay Slater partied

A total of 55 men were arrested across several locations in a joint operation by National Police and local officers

Events

46 h. ago Car park warning issued as people have money stolen from bank accounts

As more 'nasty' scams have been reported, people are being urged to stay alert in car parks

Events

7 d. ago Brits issued urgent vaccine warning as cases of virus taking over China confirmed in UK

Foshan city in China is bearing the brunt of this mosquito-borne virus, which triggers fever and severe joint pain that can linger for years after infection, as Brits have also been warned

Events