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Cornwall has claimed the top spot as the UK's most trending staycation destination for 2025, according to new data.The analysis, which examined holiday-related Google searches, Instagram hashtags and TikTok posts, reveals Cornwall's overwhelming popularity with British holidaymakers.With nearly one million monthly holiday-related Google searches and a strong social media presence, Cornwall significantly outranked other popular destinations including London and Wales.The county's stunning coastline and natural beauty continue to attract visitors […]

An elderly driver has been injured after driving 10 kilometres (six miles) in the wrong direction on a major French motorway before colliding with a safety vehicle. The 88-year-old driver crashed into a vehicle belonging to the Direction interdépartementale des routes du Centre-Ouest (Dirco) on the A20 motorway on Tuesday, sparking calls for more restrictions to be imposed on older motorists.According to initial reports from The Connexion, the driver became […]

Lochore Meadows Circular in Fife has been crowned the UK's most family-friendly walking trail, scoring an impressive 9.13 out of 10.The 5.5km Scottish route offers exceptional accessibility features making it ideal for families with young children, prams or wheelchairs.With smooth tarmac paths throughout and numerous accessible parking spaces, the trail provides a comfortable walking experience for all abilities and offers the chance to get immersed in the beautiful landscape. The […]

The Government of the Canary Islands has declared a state of emergency in Lanzarote after intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the island this weekend.This marks the first time authorities have activated the island-wide emergency under the Special Civil Protection and Emergency Response Plan for Flood Risk in Lanzarote.Significant flooding has affected multiple areas following severe downpours that intensified between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday.Emergency services are responding to numerous […]

Gatwick Airport is bracing for significant disruption over the Easter weekend as staff from Red Handling, the aviation ground handling service, prepare to strike.The industrial action will run from April 18 (Good Friday) through to early morning on Tuesday, April 22, affecting baggage handlers, check-in agents and flight dispatchers.The strike, organised by the Unite union, comes in response to several grievances from Red Handling employees.More than 100 staff from the […]

Madeira will become even more accessible for UK travellers this summer, with a significant boost in in-flight connections.The Portuguese island will see a 12 per cent increase in weekly flights between March and October 2025.The newly released flight schedule reveals that weekly summer flights will increase from 349 in 2024 to 390 in 2025.Four new direct services will launch from Luton, Bournemouth and Edinburgh, offering greater convenience for British holidaymakers.The […]

A woman has admitted to assaulting two people while drunk on a Ryanair flight.Catherine Bellis, 44, from Meadowcroft Park in West Derby, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court, where she pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating against Christopher Kenny and Beata Haynes on November 26, 2024.Bellis, in tears at the hearing, also admitted to being drunk on the aircraft - on its way to Liverpool from holiday hotspot […]

Tourists crossing from Hungary into Austria and Slovakia face delays at border checkpoints due to enhanced controls implemented.Additional checks have been put in place to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease. The disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cows and sheep, and while it poses no danger to humans and they cannot contract it, they can inadvertently spread it on their belongings.According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]

Holidaymakers could soon say goodbye to boarding passes and check-ins under a major overhaul planned by the United Nations aviation body.The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is set to introduce a "digital travel credential" system within the next three years. This would allow travel without the need for documentation.LATEST TRAVEL NEWSThe UN-backed initiative would replace traditional boarding procedures with facial recognition technology. Passengers would instead use a "journey pass" stored […]