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Red flags of a nightmare travel companion

Travelling with friends? Expert reveals the 5 red flags that signal a difficult travel buddy and how to avoid holiday conflicts. Plan your perfect 'mate-cation' today.

Dangerous UK junction gets £25k safety overhaul

A notorious Staffordshire junction dubbed one of Britain's most dangerous will undergo £25,000 safety improvements after 13 crashes were filmed in six weeks. Read how local action prompted change.

Military aircraft accidents surge 55% in 2024

Exclusive Pentagon data shows a 55% surge in serious military aviation accidents in 2024, with Marine Corps rates nearly tripling. Senator Warren demands congressional action.

Win £200 for Your Best 2025 Travel Tip

Share your favourite European travel discovery of 2025 for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. The best tips will be featured in the Guardian Travel section.

Men overconfident drivers, women safer - study

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a startling disconnect between driver confidence and actual road safety performance, with men overestimating their abilities while women demonstrate safer driving habits.

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died

A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.

Tested: Viral Solo Travel Photography Hacks That Work

Discover which viral solo travel photography hacks deliver stunning results and which fall flat in our comprehensive field test. Transform your travel photos from amateur to professional with these proven techniques.

Solo Female Travel: The Ultimate 2024 Safety Guide

Discover essential safety strategies, transformative benefits and expert tips for women embarking on solo travel adventures, from navigating unfamiliar destinations to building unshakeable confidence.

Ultimate UK-Tested Travel Essentials Guide

Discover the revolutionary travel essentials that have passed rigorous testing - from space-saving packing cubes to life-changing tech gadgets that will transform your journeys.

British surfer drowns at Melbourne beach

A British traveller's surfing dream ends in tragedy as 22-year-old Mani Gajjar drowns at Melbourne's Woolamai Beach, highlighting the dangers of inexperienced swimmers in Australian surf conditions.

Uganda Bus Crash: 10 Dead in Gulu-Kampala Tragedy

At least ten people have died and dozens more are injured after a devastating bus crash in northern Uganda. The overloaded bus was travelling from Gulu to Kampala when the tragedy struck.

Diver killed in shark feeding frenzy in Bahamas

A Russian diver has been killed in a brutal shark attack during a feeding expedition in the Bahamas, marking a tragic reminder of the dangers of interacting with marine predators.

10 Genius Hacks for Stress-Free Family Flights

Discover expert-approved tips and clever tricks to transform your family flights from chaotic to calm. From packing strategies to in-flight entertainment, make your next journey with children enjoyable for everyone.

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