UK Updates France Travel Advice as Wildfires Rage
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel guidance after wildfires forced over 10,000 evacuations in southern France, urging Britons to check safety advice for high-risk zones.
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel guidance after wildfires forced over 10,000 evacuations in southern France, urging Britons to check safety advice for high-risk zones.
Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire has been named Scotland's most beautiful place by The Sunday Times, praised for its castles, villages, and scenery. Iona and Knoydart also feature.
Solve the medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle 7373 from The Guardian, published on July 7, 2026. Challenge your logic skills with this number-placement game.
Using sunlight tracking data, we rank London's 50 best sun-kissed pubs and beer gardens, including exact hours of peak sunshine for each, from The Blue Anchor (97% sun) to The Griffin.
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RecommendedEscape the heatwave crowds at Cuckmere Haven Beach in East Sussex, just 1h45m from London. A tranquil alternative to Brighton and Margate, with pebble shores and Seven Sisters views.
The EU's new Travel to Europe app promises to reduce biometric border delays, but it's only available in Sweden and Portugal, leaving millions of British tourists heading to Spain and Italy facing potential chaos.
A survey of 2,000 over-50s reveals 34% feel more inspired to travel now, but 25% feel stuck in 'travel limbo' due to health, work, or finances. Winners Mark and Margo share tips.
The Foreign Office has updated Italy travel advice, warning Brits about drowning risks in seas, lakes, and pools. Supervise children, check water temperature, and heed flag systems.
A survey of 2,000 over-50s found 25% feel stuck in 'travel limbo', delaying dream trips due to work, health, and mobility concerns. Winners share tips.
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RecommendedFlights at Catania Airport remain suspended until 2pm on July 7 as Mount Etna erupts, with a red alert issued for aviation. Passengers urged to check flight status.
Capri limits tour groups to 40 people, bans large umbrellas and flags, and introduces fines up to €500 for aggressive touting to combat overtourism from 2026.
Simon Calder warns UK travellers of severe disruptions due to heatwave, affecting trains and flights from London to Sicily, with more cancellations expected.
The Foreign Office warns UK travellers to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha that cards are rarely accepted and there are no ATMs, urging them to carry sufficient cash.
Durdle Door Beach in Dorset, on the Jurassic Coast, has been named one of the best beaches in the world by National Geographic, often compared to Portugal's Algarve for its golden shingle and blue waters.
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RecommendedFlying ant swarms appear in hot weather, typically July to August. Learn why they emerge, how long they live, and how to manage them. Peak may start now.
UK couple stranded in Thailand after Iran conflict cancels flights; travel agent says no flights for two weeks.
The FCDO warns British holidaymakers of travel disruption in Turkey from July 7 due to the NATO Summit in Ankara, with road closures, restricted airport hours, and enhanced security.
Italy dominates Europe's most walkable cities ranking, with Venice, Florence, Rome, and Milan in the top 10. Venice tops list due to car-free center, while Budapest ranks least walkable.
A Boston woman met a Scottish joiner during Scotland's World Cup takeover of Fenway Park, sparking a long-distance romance that will see her visit Scotland in August.
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RecommendedStorm Therese causes holiday cancellations and airport delays in Tenerife, with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow.
Saga Holidays ranks Europe's best islands for 2026: Tenerife tops with 95/100, followed by La Palma and Madeira. Croatia claims four spots in top 10.
Newborough Beach on Anglesey has been named one of the UK's best beaches by The Times, praised for its sunsets, golden sand, and Llanddwyn Island's lighthouse.
Record-breaking ocean temperatures near Florida and Europe, with marine heatwaves intensifying in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic.
Hull, often unfairly mocked, is exploring restoring its East Park lido demolished in 1988, aiming to provide safe swimming after 18 open-water deaths in recent UK heatwaves.
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RecommendedSouth Shields ranks 4th in UK's best seaside nightlife, with 243 pubs within 5 miles, beating Brighton's 227. Tynemouth is 7th. The study by GJW Direct scored 50 resorts on pubs, bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Stourbridge Glass Museum will open its 250-year-old underground tunnels to the public for the first time, featuring VR and projection-mapping technology to showcase local glassmaking heritage.
A picturesque UK village has been named the world's most beautiful, according to a new ranking by travel experts. The charming settlement tops the list of 50 stunning destinations globally.
Strand Lido in Gillingham, Kent, a saltwater pool with a 300-metre lazy river and Mediterranean-style design, reopened for summer 2026 just before a third UK heatwave.
Ryanair passengers should place cardboard inside hand luggage to avoid extra charges after the airline expanded personal bag dimensions by 20% in September 2025, warns packing expert Tom Schott.
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RecommendedUK travellers can avoid long EES queues by flying through smaller European airports like Palermo, where waits are minimal, unlike major hubs like Lisbon where delays exceed 90 minutes.