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A woman has sparked widespread debate after refusing to give up her pre-booked first-class priority seat to an older passenger on a packed London to Aberdeen train service.The passenger had specifically reserved and paid extra for a first-class seat to ensure a comfortable workspace during her journey - which was also a priority seat.When confronted by a woman in her sixties who demanded the priority seat, the ticket holder stood […]

People planning on moving abroad have several things to consider - such as the cost of living and visa requirements. Some may be considering taking a dog abroad. However, Britons should understand the different rules in place before moving them across seas.Andy, an expat in Spain, has taken to YouTube to share what needs to be considered if planning on moving your dog overseas.He said: "Before you even think of […]

A stowaway cat caused major disruption to a Ryanair flight in Rome last week, leading to a two-day delay after the feline intruder retreated into the aircraft's electrical bay.The incident unfolded when crew members heard miaowing sounds during pre-flight checks as they helped passengers to board the plane.The crew located the cat in a forward electrical and equipment bay of the Boeing 737 aircraft.An official report detailed the discovery, saying: […]

February is a great time for a weekend break, whether to take advantage of the school holidays or to celebrate Valentine's Day. New data has listed the 10 best places in Europe to visit this month and beyond, particularly for those searching for some romance. The lesser-known destination of Turin leads the top three, with Berlin and Amsterdam completing the podium positions in the rankings of best February getaways compiled […]

Tourists planning on visiting Greece have been provided with an updated travel warning as the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection declared a state of emergency.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted Britons of increased seismic activity in Greece's Cycladic islands, with frequent earthquakes affecting the region.The tremors are particularly impacting the islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos, and authorities warn the seismic activity may continue for several […]

A Tui flight from Tunisia to Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing in Nice, France overnight, marking the airline's second emergency landing this week.The diversion due to a medical emergency comes just days after another Tui aircraft had to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport on Wednesday after striking two swans.Both incidents have caused significant disruption to the airline's scheduled services.Flight TOM529 was scheduled to depart Enfidha-Hamamet […]

Britons planning on visiting Egypt have been issued an updated travel warning if going diving whilst on a boat tour.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted tourists of new guidance for those preparing to go on liveaboards.The FCDO said: "There have been recent incidents involving British nationals on diving boats and tours in the Red Sea. Some of these have included fatalities. "Safety standards of Red Sea resort diving […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh warning to British holidaymakers about the dangers of drinking counterfeit alcohol in Turkey.The caution comes as people have "died or suffered serious illness" from drinking illegally produced local spirits and fake branded alcohol. Back in December, holidaymakers were warned that these tragedies took place in Istanbul.However, in the latest travel advisory, Britons were notified that Ankara, Turkey's capital, has […]

A Tui Boeing aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport after colliding with two swans during take-off on Wednesday.The passenger jet, bound for Cape Verde, was struck by the birds at approximately 185mph when it reached an altitude of 1,000 feet.The pilots issued a mayday distress call following the collision, which caused significant damage to the aircraft's nose cone and windscreen.The plane was carrying 192 passengers […]