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Brits Need a Holiday to Recover From Their Holiday

A new study uncovers the holiday paradox: over half of UK travellers feel more tired after their trip. Discover the top reasons, from pre-holiday work stress to poor sleep and over-planning, and get expert tips for a truly restorative escape.

Mum forced to strip naked by police in front of kids

A British mother recounts the traumatic experience of being forced to strip naked in front of her children by Spanish police at an airport, following a dispute over a passport stamp. The family's holiday nightmare has sparked outrage and calls for an inve

Majorca Hotel Fire: Tourists Trapped in Lift

A major fire has broken out at a Majorca hotel, sparking a dramatic rescue operation after tourists were trapped in a lift. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the popular holiday destination.

Spanish Holiday Hotspot Becomes Eerie Ghost Town

The once-vibrant resort of Camposol in Spain's Murcia region faces an unprecedented crisis as thousands of British-owned properties stand empty, creating a surreal ghost town atmosphere and devastating local businesses. Discover what went wrong.

Brits Sleep on Sunbeds Overnight in Spanish 'Towel Wars'

British holidaymakers are causing chaos at Spanish all-inclusive hotels by sleeping on sunbeds overnight to reserve prime poolside spots, igniting a fierce 'sunbed war' and forcing hotels to implement new towel-confiscation rules.

British pensioners fined in Spain for sunbed reservations

A group of British pensioners on holiday in Spain were hit with fines by local police after attempting to reserve sun loungers with towels at 8am on a popular Benidorm beach, sparking a fresh debate about tourist etiquette and enforcement.

Family's 1,800-mile dash after booking Cornwall in Spain

A British family's dream holiday to Cornwall turned into an 18-hour, 1,800-mile nightmare after a booking error sent them to the wrong country. Discover how their Spanish detour became a frantic race against time.

Tourists fined for dangerous car stunt in Majorca

Shocking footage captures reckless tourists dangling from moving vehicles on a Spanish holiday island. Local police crack down with hefty fines as authorities condemn the dangerous behaviour.

Spanish actress Verónica Echegui dies from cancer at 39

The entertainment world is in mourning following the tragic death of acclaimed Spanish actress Verónica Echegui at just 39. The 'Fortitude' and 'Candy' star passed away after a private and courageous fight against cancer, her family has confirmed.

Venomous 'Blue Dragons' Force Spanish Beach Closure

A popular Spanish beach on the Costa Blanca has been shut after the dangerous arrival of Blue Sea Dragons, a rare and venomous species. UK holidaymakers are urged to exercise extreme caution.

Spain's Record Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires

Spain is battling its most severe heatwave ever recorded, with temperatures soaring past 47°C and triggering catastrophic wildfires. The historic event has prompted a national emergency declaration and widespread evacuations as scientists link the intensi

August Bank Holiday 2025: Full Opening Hours Guide

Your complete guide to August Bank Holiday 2025 trading hours. Find out when major supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's will be open, plus pub hours and which shops will be trading.

Spain's Record Wildfires: 1,100 Dead, Area 2x London Scorched

Spain is reeling from its worst wildfire season on record, with apocalyptic blazes fuelled by a brutal two-week heatwave that has claimed over 1,100 lives. An area double the size of London has been incinerated, as the nation faces an unprecedented enviro

Tourists flee 'Satan's Storm' on Spanish beach

Dramatic footage shows holidaymakers scrambling for cover as a freak storm lashes a popular Spanish beach, while wildfires rage across the country during a scorching 45C heatwave. Desperate Portuguese villagers take matters into their own hands to battle

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