18 h. ago Wildfire smoke far more dangerous to health than thought, say scientists

Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93%Choking smoke spewed by wildfires is far more dangerous than previously thought, a new study has found, with death tolls from short-term exposure to fine particulates underestimated by 93%.Researchers found that 535 people in Europe died on average each year between 2004 and 2022 as a result of breathing in the tiny toxic particles known as PM2.5 that are released when wildfires rage. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Dog Mountain is the perfect place to celebrate the bond between dogs and their humans

It includes hiking trails, swimming ponds, an art gallery and a Dog Chapel

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3 d. ago Wildfires rage Europe: Where is it safe to travel and how to stay safe

The UK's Foreign Office updated its advice saying there is a 'high risk' of wildfires during the summer season from April to October

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4 d. ago Stay in an old sweet shop in one of Wales' most visited towns

The two-bedroom property has an open-plan living space, a patio and a warm welcome to your furry friends

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4 d. ago Wildfires rage across Europe as Spanish Prime Minister warns of 'very tough' times

It comes as large parts of Europe are still being gripped by a heatwave

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4 d. ago ‘Extremely worrying’ situation in Spain as 14 major wildfires rage

The 12-day heatwave and southerly winds are worsening the crisis

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6 d. ago AD FEATURE: Travel experts warn Brits to stay vigilant amidst rise of 'fake visa websites'

Travel experts have warned Brits of a number of elaborate scams that could see you handing over your personal details or payment information when applying for a visa

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6 d. ago At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

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8 d. ago The UK hotel declared a 'masterpiece' is named one of the most glamorous places to stay in the world

Those looking to indulge themselves in comfort may be pleased to find a UK hotel has been named one of the most glamorous places to stay in the world.

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9 d. ago One person dies in Greece, Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists in Italy and vineyards turn to ash in France as wildfires rage across Europe

At least one person in Greece has died after wildfires consumed nearly 16,000 acres of land amid a surge of fires across Europe. 

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1 week ago Europe's hellfire: France's killer wildfire the size of PARIS continues to rage after tourists in Spain are evacuated and country reports more than 1,000 have died from the heat 

The rapidly-growing wildfire, currently burning through an area larger than Paris, in southern France that broke out on Tuesday burned through some 16,000 hectares

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1 week ago I live in the Cotswolds – here are the best Christmas cottages you can book for 2025

I’ve lived in the Cotswolds for three years – and Christmas here is magical. These are the festive cottages I’d genuinely book now, from cosy couple escapes to wow-factor group stays.

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1 week ago Spanish wildfires rage as tourists forced to evacuate holiday hotspot

Homes and tourist facilities were evacuated along a roughly two-mile stretch between La Peña and Casas de Porros

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2 w. ago Canada wildfires: 81 million Americans under air quality alerts as blazes rage

Hundreds of fires across Canada and parts of the US prompt alerts in 14 states from Great Lakes region to the north-eastHundreds of wildfires continued to burn across Canada and parts of the US on Tuesday sending smoke from the blazes across the region and reducing air quality in both countries.US air quality tanked from the Great Lakes region to the north-east, making skies hazy from Minneapolis to New York City and even prompting a ground stop at Boston’s Logan international airport due to “low visibility” on Monday. Detroit, New York City and Chicago continued to record some of the worst air quality in the world on Tuesday, according to IQAir, ranking fourth, 10th and 11th respectively. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The best Vietnam holiday destinations: When to travel and where to stay

Where to visit in Vietnam for secluded rural retreats to discovering inner-city gems

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