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Bars in resorts like Magaluf and Benidorm could close early due to staff crisis
Holidaymakers heading to Spanish party hotspots like Benidorm and Magaluf could face longer waits for service at the hundreds of bars and restaurants used by British visitors. Hospitality bosses in popular resorts have reported major staff…
Baby P’s evil killer mother denied a new identity and said to lose weight instead
Child killer Tracey Connelly was denied a new identity on her release from prison - and instead told to 'lose some weight'. Baby P's mum, who swelled to almost 20 stone, was advised to change her appearance by going on a crash diet and…
The neighbor bragged about being a ‘crazy’ who ‘owns the street’ and…
A neighbor from hell who bragged about being a 'crazy man' and angrily threatened to set a man's house on fire and kill him was told he had to be ' very clean” or face jail. Drinking bully Dane Parr had 14 separate offenses of drunkenness…
Dad offers £5,000 reward to find mystery accuser after ‘fake paedo’ claimed to…
A father is offering a £5,000 reward to anyone who can tell him who is the holder of the mystery account behind a Facebook post he claims has wrongly labeled him a paedophile. Matthew Mellor-Smith, 35, says his life has been torn apart…
Jodie Chesney’s stepmom speaks out ahead of her 21st birthday
The stepmother of murdered schoolgirl Jodie Chesney is set to enjoy a year to remember. Joanne Chesney is 40 while her beloved Jodie was due to turn 21 next month. But Jodie's entire future was cruelly snatched away at the age of 17 - after…
‘Hideous’ hotel and apartments planned for Newquay compared to huge Hilton complex in…
A major scheme to regenerate Newquay's clifftop road, Narrowcliff, has been described as "hideous" and a "monstrosity" by locals. The £100m project from developers Salboy was initially pitched to the local community as an opportunity "to…
Dad locked in Croatian cell after using daughter’s passport
A man has found himself locked in a Croatian prison for the duration of his vacation after border guards realized he had tried to enter the country with someone else's papers. The father realized he had managed to leave Manchester using his…
Spain travel update as unvaccinated Britons set to be welcomed ‘in days’
Summer is just around the corner and Brits hoping to hit the beaches of Spain could be about to enjoy their holidays! Currently, only those who are fully vaccinated against Covid or have proof of recovery can enter the country for the…
Where to find a last-minute bargain on the most expensive holiday ever
With flight prices skyrocketing in recent weeks, it looks like you might have to be royalty to treat yourself to a holiday abroad during the Platinum Jubilee holiday. A Greek island getaway in Zakynthos will cost at least £541 while a…
The death of West Lothian bride Kirsty Maxwell revisited by top investigator
A Scottish crime expert revisiting the death of West Lothian wife Kirsty Maxwell in Benidorm has recounted the "heartbreaking" moment he met her parents. Kirsty, from Livingston, died in April 2017 at a bachelorette party in the Spanish…
Kirsty Maxwell: Crime expert takes a closer look at the death of a Livingston woman who died after…
Kirsty Maxwell, 27, from Livingston, died after falling from the tenth floor of a building in Benidorm on April 27, 2017, during a bachelorette party with friends.Five British men from the Nottingham area were staying at the flat. Police…
Edinburgh lottery winner Jane Park nine years later – from surgery and Onlyfans to love and…
Jane Park has undergone a total transformation since hitting the Euromillions jackpot nine years ago, aged 17. Since becoming the youngest EuroMillions winner in 2013, the Edinburgh influencer, 25, has burned through much of her…
Open source Google search on skin tone to improve inclusiveness
Google has worked with researchers to make its products and services more inclusive for people with darker skin. Now the company is open supply much of this work. The company makes its skin tone research widely available as part of its…
‘Incredible and selfless’ Brit, 25, dies trying to save dog from drowning in Spain
Popular amateur boxer Paul Lebihan, 25, drowned while trying to rescue his beloved pet from a notorious river near Benidorm, with relatives asking for help to bring his body back to the Kingdom -UnitedPaul Lebihan was only 25 when he…
A woman died during sex in the shower
A woman has tragically died while engaging in a sex act in the shower, an inquest has heard. Sandra Moore, also known as Michaela, was found dead inside her flat in an accommodation block in Shelton, Staffordshire. Medical tests…
EasyJet flight to Spain forced to land in France due to medical emergency
A holiday flight to Spain was forced to land in France when a passenger needed urgent medical assistance. The easyJet service between Belfast and Alicante was forced to land in Brest, after a passenger fell ill and needed help.…
Ryanair passengers receive €4 after being ‘forgotten’ at airport
Passengers were furious after Ryanair allegedly forgot them at the airport and only gave them four euros in compensation. The huge mistake saw 14 travelers stranded at Palma Son Sant Joan Airport in Mallorca on Saturday April 30.…
Scam warning as couple left ‘penniless and homeless’ by vicious Facebook Airbnb scam |…
Appearing on BBC's Rip off Britain, the couple issued a warning about fraudulent and dangerous online adverts. Clare and Darren had lived in Benidorm with their two children, working in care and as DJs respectively.“We had several…
Benidorm and the Costa del Sol are trying to attract big spenders in a bid to stop relying on…
The package holiday has long been a great British institution. The concept was a local idea: in 1841, Thomas Cook offered workers tea, ham sandwiches and a brass band on a day trip from Leicester to Loughborough. With it came the birth of…
Frustrated disabled man who was hit by a bus is told he’s ‘too fat’ to get into a…
A wheelchair user claims he is regularly discriminated against every time he uses a taxi in Nottingham, with taxi drivers claiming he is 'too big' to get into their taxi. Charley Jonstone-Brent, 20, who attends Nottingham Trent University,…
Cornwall weather forecast: Another sunny day followed by some scattered showers
Cornwall has been blessed with pretty good weather over the past week - apart from a few scattered showers here and there - and today (Friday 22nd April) will be no different. The Met Office forecast for the day predicts that there will be…
Rising alcohol prices could hit British revelers heading to Spain for a boozy break
The weather could be called binge drinking for British holidaymakers in Spain, with the country pushing to implement EU tax increases on alcohol. Health professionals are urging Spanish government officials to raise the price of alcoholic…
Rising alcohol prices could hit UK revelers heading to Spain for a boozy break
The weather could be called binge drinking for British holidaymakers in Spain, with the country pushing to implement EU tax increases on alcohol. Health professionals are urging Spanish government officials to raise the price of alcoholic…
Face mask rules in Spain scrapped in huge boost for Britons over summer vacation
Spain is relaxing its face mask rules, including restaurants and bars, in a huge boost for Britons planning summer vacations in hotspots like the Costa del Sol and the Canary IslandsSpain ends face mask rules in holiday boost for Britons…
Bulgaria and Turkey: cheap holidays with 45p beer and £33 flights
The cost of everything seems to be climbing this year, from gas prices to taxes — and holidays are no different. Countries in Europe are likely to feel more expensive for Brits this year, especially as we all try to save money where we…
Screaming RAF officer washed out to sea past his wife and son on Hell’s Mouth beach
Sgt Stephen Hulsmeier had been enjoying a day at Porth Neigwl beach, known as 'Hell's Mouth', with his family and friends last August when tragedy struckPorth Neigwl Beach is also known as 'Hell's Mouth' (Image: Julie Cookson/WALES NEWS…
New tax on popular beaches leaves tourists unhappy and uncertain about holidays in Spain
Popular Spanish beaches such as the Costa Blanca, Alicante and the city of Benidorm are planning to introduce a tourist tax, which requires foreigners to pay up to €4 per day for an overnight stay. Tourists are unhappy with the measure as…
Brits urged to check confusing post-Brexit passport rule that could stop you flying
Holidaymakers could be confused by the rule that came into force following Brexit, with the UK government and major airlines offering conflicting advice.Video loadingVideo unavailableThe video will start automatically soon8Cancelplay nowHow…
Spain tourist tax to be extended as holidaymakers face shock surcharge
Holidaymakers traveling to Spain will be hit with new tourist taxes despite calls for levies to be suspended so resorts can bounce back from the impact of the pandemic. The region of Valencia is the latest to announce its intention to…
Butlin’s is bringing back day passes in time for Easter with prices under £30
Butlin's day passes are back in time for Easter 2022 across all of its UK resorts with access including rides, water parks, bars, restaurants and even live daytime entertainment for kids. familiesButlin's Minehead Resort (Image:…