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Britons heading to Australia have been alerted of the risk of bushfires across the country over the festive period and for the upcoming summer.From the end of 2019 to the beginning of 2020, Australia experienced devastating wildfires which destroyed over 3,000 buildings and saw 34 people die.The Foreign, Commonwealth, Development Office (FCDO) warned Britons of the ongoing risks of bushfires across Australia.It wrote: "Australian authorities have advised that there is […]

Travel expert Simon Calder has warned of "painful" disruption to festive journeys for Britons, as major train stations and airports are reducing and cancelling services over the next few weeks.Thousands of Christmas travellers face significant disruption across the UK's transport network as severe congestion hits major motorways and flights continue to face cancellations.National Highways has reported severe congestion on multiple roads, including the M6, M5 and M25.The chaos follows a […]

A passenger was forced to run alongside a moving Elizabeth Line train for 17 metres after their hand became trapped in a door at Ealing Broadway Station.The incident, which occurred in November 2023, saw the passenger suffer minor injuries and has prompted an investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).The incident occurred at approximately 12.07am on November 24 at the West London station.The passenger's hand became trapped while attempting […]

Britons who are planning on travelling to Fiji have been warned of their drinks being spiked with methanol.Fiji reported a 15 per cent increase in UK visitors for the first quarter of this year when compared to 2023, which exceeded pre-pandemic numbers.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted Britons of the ongoing dangers in Fiji.It said: "Alcoholic drinks containing methanol have caused serious illness. There is a risk of […]

Christmas Eve travellers have been hit by chaos after an overturned lorry resulted in thousands of motorists being forced to sit in standstill traffic.The Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) struck a safety barrier between junctions seven and eight of the M40 in Oxfordshire this morning.The journey home for Christmas for many became marred with delays of up to 45 minutes, with traffic stretching back to junction nine.National Highways confirmed all lanes […]

Travel expert Simon Calder has warned of "painful" disruption to festive journeys for Britons, as major train stations and airports are reducing and cancelling services over the next few weeks.Thousands of Christmas travellers face significant disruption across the UK's transport network as severe congestion hits major motorways and flights continue to face cancellations.FULL STORY HERE. Source link

Travelling the UK is an amazing opportunity to see the breathtaking landscapes, and sandy beaches and learn about the history and culture. There is also a great food scene in many major parts of the country.Those looking to enjoy some culinary delights should look no further than Northern Ireland, according to travel expert at ASAP Tickets Mercedes Zach.She said: "With 2025 fast approaching, many people across the UK have already […]

Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment a rail passenger was dragged to the ground by a moving train at London's Blackfriars station.The video, released by Govia Thameslink railway, shows a man being knocked down after standing dangerously close to the platform edge.The incident has prompted train operators to issue urgent safety warnings to Christmas travellers amid concerns over a spike in accidents during the festive period.The passenger was left […]

The UK has led the way as the top spender for tourists visiting Spain with 12.6 million British tourists arriving up to the month of August. Spending by British holidaymakers increased by 16 per cent, according to the data presented at the fourth Turespaña Convention in Tenerife, taking the total to over €15million.This is despite significant backlash towards Spain with the widespread protests that were seen across the country in […]