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Hidden European spot has 19C temperatures in winter and flights are under £100

Portugal holidays

The beautiful region of São Vicente in Madeira, Portugal, is a hidden European gem with rainforests, dramatic mountains, and summer temperatures in the middle of January

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Woman 'booted out into cold' by hotel as she 'couldn't pay UK city's £1.20 tourist tax'

Margaret Jones was allegedly 'turfed' out of a hotel into the cold night because she was unable to pay the £1.20 tourist tax. She has now shared the ordeal that she calls "ludicrous"

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'I'm an astrologer - here's where to holiday in 2025 based on your birth chart'

If you're not familiar with astrocartogrophy, where have you been? Astrologer Inbaal Honigman is explaining what it is, and why your moon sign is the key to unlock your 2025 travel destination

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Brits can find Europe's cheapest pints on this island known for winter sun

Winter sun holidays

Travel Supermarket has compared the cost of a bottle of beer at beach bars across more than 20 popular destinations to find the cheapest destination in Europe, and the results are in

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'Most beautiful European city' named as top TV location every traveller wants to visit

A survey has revealed the top TV filming locations that Brits have visited and the most beautiful European city has taken the top spot on the list

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Country with best cuisine in the world named - and it's not where you'd expect

One popular destination has been named the country with the best cuisine in the world, beating Italy, France and Spain to the top spot

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'Most polluted city in the world' attracts nearly 15 million tourists each year

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, has been named the 'most polluted city in the world' despite attracting nearly 15million tourists each year

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Brits warned over 2025 'do not visit' list - including UK and Spanish spots

A popular English travel guide has urged tourists to avoid 15 'do not visit' destinations in 2025 - with one UK spot and popular European destination making the list

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Belfast City Airport runway remains closed after Aer Lingus flight crash lands

Flight incidents

The runway at Belfast City Airport is to remain closed for the rest of today following an incident on the runway, with advice for all travellers to contact their airline

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Best European destination for British families to move to named

A European country has been named the best place for families to relocate to from the UK, due to its childcare, accommodation, and flights - and it's 20C in winter

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'I went to Britain's biggest Bavarian bar - it's a massive table dancing sausage fest'

OPINION: It's party season so where better to let your hair down at a venue that promises a sausage fest and encouraged table . dancing. Let's take a look at Britain's biggest Bavarian bar

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Travel expert shares one task to do 'immediately' if your luggage goes missing

It's every traveller's worst nightmare - after landing at your dream destination, you realise your luggage hasn't quite made the journey with you. So, what should you do?

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Most popular day of the year to take off work - not Christmas Eve

New research has revealed the most popular day of the year to take annual leave in the UK - and it's not Christmas Eve

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Best airline to upgrade flight named as 'most worth the money'

A new study has revealed which airline is the best to upgrade with, as search interest for 'how to upgrade flight' and 'flight upgrade' has spiked 207% and 146% in the last year

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Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways warning over £65 Christmas 'fine'

A record 4.7 million Brits are expected to travel abroad for Christmas and New Year this December - but they could face a £65 a head charge for breaking the rules

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'I went to little-known chain for festive drink and was pleasantly surprised'

OPINION: Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson checked out a little-known chain to try a festive drink and some savoury snacks. It looks like it's giving the bigger brands a run for their money

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People are just realising they have been packing their suitcases 'upside down'

This packing hack is said to allow you to pack 'twice as much'

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'I went to hidden gem European Christmas market and it puts UK to shame'

OPINION: Christmas is almost here and you might be all marketed out. But, there's one European destination that should most certainly be on your festive radar, says Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson

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'Winter Wonderland rated - £18 hotdogs, 40 minute waits but here's why it's worth it'

EXCLUSIVE: Senior Features Writer Layla Nicholson headed to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland to see what all the fuss of the 'must-have' Christmas market is all about

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Benidorm tourists warned about 'dangers' in popular area for Brits

Benidorm, Spain

Benidorm, in Spain, is a popular holiday hotspot for Brits - but a local has issued a warning about a particular area in the seaside resort that tourists may want to avoid

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Pilot explains what putting your phone in airplane mode actually does

Ever wondered why you have to turn on airplane mode when you sit down on a flight? One pilot has explained the real reason behind the safety feature

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Flight attendants reveal insider secrets from rude customers to mile-high club

Ever wondered how airline staff deal with mouthy customers or with daring holidaymakers becoming members of the mile-high club? Below flight attendants share some flight secrets

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Inside city's unusual Christmas poo tradition just like something out of South Park

Most children hang up stockings waiting for Father Christmas - but one European city decorates a little differently for festive season and it's all to do with, um, poo

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Families left 'feeling sick' as TUI scraps last-minute Lapland holidays over snow shortage

Families have been left heartbroken and "feeling sick" after their dream trips to Lapland were cancelled at the last minute due to a lack of snow and heavy rainfall

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In the News Woman 'booted out into cold' by hotel as she 'couldn't pay UK city's £1.20 tourist tax'Margaret Jones was allegedly 'turfed' out of a hotel into the cold night because she was unable to pay the £1.20 tourist tax. She has now shared the ordeal that she calls "ludicrous"

Portugal holidays Hidden European spot has 19C temperatures in winter and flights are under £100 The beautiful region of São Vicente in Madeira, Portugal, is a hidden European gem with rainforests, dramatic mountains, and summer temperatures in the middle of January

Woman 'booted out into cold' by hotel as she 'couldn't pay UK city's £1.20 tourist tax'

Margaret Jones was allegedly 'turfed' out of a hotel into the cold night because she was unable to pay the £1.20 tourist tax. She has now shared the ordeal that she calls "ludicrous"

Legendary rocker who pulled out of Glastonbury changes mind after 'false info'

Glastonbury Festival

Neil Young had announced that he and his band would be boycotting the festival after it had come "under corporate control" of the BBC - but has now reversed his decision

Beat the Blues in January with the Daily Star and win some fantastic prizes

Kick off 2025 with some fun giveaways - from nights out to a sunshine holiday for two. This week's prize is a £200 restaurant gift card

Brits told to visit country for food, wine and 'top city' which won't 'break the bank'

Travel and holiday advice firm ABTA has released its latest top 10 holiday destinations for 2025 with countries across the globe including one European budget-friendly option

Health issues What is 'mystery illness' HMPV as China tackles outbreak with four key symptoms In what is feeling like a case of deja vu, the world is starting the new year with the threat of a 'mystery illness' currently spreading through China and which is thought to have 'already hit the UK'

China's 'mystery illness worse than COVID-19’ has already hit UK with alarming spike

New research shows there was an alarming spike of the hMPV - the same one currently ravaging China - in the UK over Christmas, particularly affecting one age group

New video exposes chaos inside Chinese hospitals as virus leaves patients hooked to IVs

Footage of an overcrowded hospital in China has surfaced after a HMPV virus outbreak, showing rows of children attached to IV drips surrounded by concerned and exhausted parents

Mystery virus plunges overcrowded hospitals into chaos as mortality 'worse than Covid'

World Health Organisation

An outbreak of a pneumonia of 'unknown origin' has swept across China – cases of 'White Lung', pneumonia, fever and other respiratory virus symptoms have left hospitals overcrowded

Covid restrictions reintroduced as 'mystery' HMPV virus sweeps the globe

A nation has reintroduced Covid-19 safety measures after three cases of the 'mystery illness' HMPV in three young children have been reported as China battles outbreak

Crime Land Rover hunt launched as trove of jewellery stolen in 'terrifying' house raid North Wales Police are now trying to track down a Land Rover in connection with the robbery, which happened in Llandudno and saw a 'considerable amount' of jewellery stolen

Cops tell posh Brits to 'play classical music' to scare off thugs blighting area

Residents living in a posh London area have been told to play classical music, but not too loudly, after 22 people complained of a spate of drug-fuelled anti-social behaviour ruining their streets

Experts issue warning over 'risk' of more heavy snow across UK in just days

As the Met Office issues several yellow warnings for snow and ice - an independent forecaster has weighed in to give their verdict on whether we can expect more snow

EastEnders return 'sealed' after 27 years in Nigel Bates twist

EastEnders fans were left in shock on Monday night when a former character's wife made a surprise cameo - but will she be making a comeback?

Covid jab boffins develop Black Death vaccine over fears plague could spark next pandemic

Scientists behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronovirus jab have called for the UK to add a bubonic plague vaccine to its stockpile as the risk of a superbug strain rises