Border & queues: Travel expert Simon Calder warns Britons face “European frontier roulette” this summer as the EU’s new border entry/exit scheme causes airport-by-air delays, with Dover and Eurotunnel particularly hit by French IT problems. Summer travel savings: Which? reports late-booked August package holidays across Europe are now cheaper than in March, with Greece (including Kefalonia and the Peloponnese) among the biggest bargain winners. Rail disruption: Network Rail has imposed a one-week nationwide ban on steam trains due to heatwave wildfire risk after a sparks-related incident linked to the “Hogwarts Express”. Family travel on a budget: England’s free local bus journeys for kids aged 5-15 roll out across August, aiming to cut costs for school-holiday days out. Safety first at the coast: Hartlepool Council urges beachgoers to follow water-safety rules after two men died at Seaton Carew while trying to help children. Travel rules for meds: The Foreign Office updates guidance for Portugal, stressing UK prescriptions may not be recognised and travellers should carry medicines in original packaging with labels. UK visa squeeze: A Kenyan father says his UK visa for his son’s graduation was refused, highlighting tougher “enhanced credibility checks” for some African nationalities. Tourism alerts: Border Force warns young travellers about gangs offering “free” trips to smuggle cannabis into the UK, with arrests rising sharply at airports. What to do nearby: A family camping option near Coventry—Greenacres Campsite by the Wye Valley—puts Puzzlewood and Forest of Dean attractions within easy reach. Leisure & culture: Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water are named among quieter UK destinations for summer, with space to explore even during peak weeks.