Wildfire Travel Advice: Insurance, Rights, and Safety Tips
British holidaymakers are urged to review travel insurance and know their rights as wildfires disrupt travel across Europe, with only 50% of single-trip policies covering catastrophes.
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RNLI crew frees yacht tangled in fishing gear off North East
Seahouses RNLI volunteers launched on Saturday night to assist a solo sailor whose 10-metre yacht became entangled in fishing gear 13 nautical miles offshore, freeing the vessel and towing it to harbour.
Salamis wildfires: evacuations ordered as two blazes threaten
Evacuations have been ordered on the Greek island of Salamis after two wildfires erupted simultaneously, threatening homes and a tourist village amid strong winds.
Race Across the World stars on Julia loss and grief journey
Race Across the World's Margo Oakley and Mark Blythen discuss honouring Julia, who died of cancer, and how travel helps with grief.
Salamis wildfires: Evacuation order on Greek island
An evacuation order has been issued on the Greek island of Salamis after two wildfires erupted nearly simultaneously in the Peristeria and Selinia areas.
150-day passport rule: Brits turned away at airport
Turkey requires passports valid for 150 days from arrival, plus a blank visa page. Brits face denial without these, warns Thomas Cook.
Newcastle vs Strasbourg: TV, live stream, kick-off time
Newcastle face Strasbourg in their final pre-season match at St James' Park on August 16 at 4pm, streamed exclusively on NUFC TV with a £6.99 double match pass.
Blue Badge holders in Scotland can get free bus travel
Blue Badge holders in Scotland may qualify for free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card, with over 1.6 million cards valid as of July 1, 2026.
Met Office warns sixth heatwave could hit UK in weeks
The Met Office has warned that a sixth heatwave could hit the UK next month, with temperatures potentially soaring again in early September.
Community Shield TV channel and live stream info for Arsenal vs Man City
Arsenal face Man City in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The match will not be on free-to-air TV in the UK; it is available on TNT Sports, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Now TV.
PSG include Liverpool-linked duo in Super Cup squad
Paris Saint-Germain have named Liverpool-linked Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye in their squad for the French Super Cup final against Lens, following the signing of Mika Godts.
Rain to hit Merseyside after record heat, Met Office says
Rain is set to arrive in Merseyside on Monday night and Tuesday after a week of extreme heat, with temperatures peaking at 38.1C in London.
Hurricane Lala leaves 89,000 without power in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala knocked out power to 89,000 homes, killed one person, and caused travel chaos in Hawaii, with hundreds of flights cancelled.
August Bank Holiday Weather: Met Office Updates Forecast
Met Office long-range forecast suggests a chance of late-season heat, but confidence is low. Temperatures likely near normal, with a northwest-southeast split.
Foreign Office warns Italy travellers of wildfires and Etna ash
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Italy and Sicily, warning of wildfire risks and flight disruption from Mount Etna's eruption, affecting Catania Airport.
Celtic VAR controversy dominates Hotline as Collum handed evidence
Celtic's 4-0 win over Dundee United sparks VAR fury, with fans claiming 'unequivocal evidence' of a handball by Kasper Hogh was ignored, as attention turns to LASK clash.
One dead as Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii with 91mph winds
At least one person has died after Hurricane Lala pelted Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain, with winds up to 91mph and 25 inches of rain.
Tottenham vs Hoffenheim: TV channel, kick-off and live stream
Tottenham face Hoffenheim again on Sunday in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with the match shown live on SPURSPLAY. Kick-off is at 12pm BST.
Ancelotti backs Everton for strong Premier League season
Lille coach Davide Ancelotti, son of former Everton manager Carlo, says Everton will have an impressive Premier League season after his side drew 1-1 with the Blues.
Europe's most common car fault: P0420 catalytic converter
Topdon Europe reveals P0420 as Europe's most common car fault, affecting catalytic converters and risking MOT failures due to excess emissions.
Huge Greenfield blaze near Tesco as firefighters warn 'stay away'
Firefighters are tackling a large fire at an industrial building on Chew Valley Road in Greenfield, with residents told to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Community Shield moves to TNT Sports, off free-to-air TV
The Community Shield between Arsenal and Man City will not be on free-to-air TV, as TNT Sports and HBO Max secure exclusive broadcast rights.
Free bus pass age rises with State Pension in September
From September, the free bus pass eligibility age in England rises in line with the State Pension age, affecting those born between August 6 and September 5, 1960.
Firefighters tackle large blaze at Saddleworth industrial site
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an industrial premises in Greenfield, Saddleworth, with residents urged to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Liverpool vs Como: TV, live stream, kick-off time
Liverpool face Como in a double-header on Sunday, with the first match behind closed doors at 11:30am BST and the second at Anfield at 6pm BST, both exclusively on LFCTV.
Manchester-bound flight emergency lands in Siberia
A Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing to Manchester made an emergency landing in Siberia after a mechanical fault, with 230 people on board. No injuries were reported.
Nato jets shoot down drone over Romania
Two Spanish Nato jets shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace early on August 16, 2026. The wreckage landed in an unpopulated area, and it was the fourth such incident this year.
Tourist bus crash near Budapest kills at least 12
At least 12 people died and several were injured when a Polish tourist bus overturned on the M3 motorway near Budapest; Hungary's leader offered condolences.
London set for days of rain as record summer ends
London's parched parks may see relief as forecasters predict rainfall over several days next week, following the driest July on record and a hosepipe ban.
More rain forecast for Liverpool as temperatures drop
Rain is forecast for Liverpool today after a dry spell, with temperatures freshening next week. The Met Office predicts showers and changeable weather, though another heatwave may return late August.
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