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A Ryanair passenger was told to pay £50 to take her water bottle with her or miss the flight.Whilst the Irish airline is renowned for its cheap prices, it also has a reputation for issuing extra charges to passengers whilst trying to board.Ruby Flanagan was travelling from Dublin to London Stansted with her 750ml metal water bottle and her backpack, which could fit under her seat.Flanagan purchased a £35.86 return […]

Cyprus is one of the most popular destinations for expats, thanks to its gorgeous weather and laid-back lifestyle.Expat Alex Knysh moved to Paphos seven years ago and said he fell in love immediately.He stated: "It was like a breath of fresh air. I have been living here for seven years and if I have to decide where to live, I will always choose Paphos."If you live in London, you know […]

Gibraltar is an appealing destination for expats looking to enjoy warm weather, idyllic beaches, delicious dishes that blend European and African cuisines, and easy access to other European spots.It is also an attractive prospect for Britons who cannot speak a second language but want to live abroad, as English is its official language.Penelope Bielckus spoke exclusively to GB News about her move from the UK to the British Overseas Territory, […]

A migrant has been jailed after attempting to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old girl, having been arrested with condoms in his pocket at Manchester Piccadilly station.Kashif Mahmood, 37, was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison at Minshull Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences.The court heard how Mahmood, of Royds Street, Rochdale, had engaged in sexual communications with what turned out […]

Eurostar has today resumed direct train services from Amsterdam to London following the opening of a new UK departure terminal at Amsterdam Centraal station.The high-speed rail operator had been forced to route Amsterdam-bound passengers via Brussels since June 2024 during the station's redevelopment, while London to Amsterdam services continued as normal.The restored direct connection marks a significant upgrade to the cross-channel rail link between the two capital cities.Eurostar will operate […]

British homebuyers seeking properties in Europe face unprecedented challenges as multiple EU nations consider following Spain's radical move to impose a 100 per cent tax on non-EU property purchases, experts have suggested.Spain's Government has announced plans to implement the tax measure on real estate bought by non-EU residents, including British buyers, as part of efforts to tackle its housing crisis.The policy could trigger similar measures across popular British holiday home […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for British nationals visiting Panama.Panama is moving towards a fully digital system for immigration and customs declarations, though paper forms remain accepted during the transition period.The Panamanian authorities are now recommending travellers complete their immigration paperwork digitally before departing for the Central American nation.The FCDO said: "You must complete an immigration and customs declaration form when entering Panama."Panama […]

A passenger has been left £286 out of pocket after Ryanair failed to honour a promise of a free replacement flight when her original journey was aborted due to stormy weather.Aine Donegan was unable to land at Ireland West Airport Knock on October 29, with her flight forced to return to Manchester amid challenging conditions caused by Storm Ashley.Despite being told she would receive an email with a link to […]

Heathrow Airport is taking aim at rogue parking operators to help motorists avoid being scammed before heading on holiday.The UK's busiest airport has become the first to sign up to the British Parking Association's new Approved Meet and Greet Parking Operator Scheme (AM-GO).The scheme is backed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) and aims to crack down on scammers engaging in fraudulent activity at the expense of drivers.There have […]