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UK tourists in holiday hotspot warned over £2,558 fine if caught completing common beach activity
Birmingham Live
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June 19, 2025
UK tourists in one holiday hotspot have been warned against carrying out one common action on the beach. Sardinia in Italy is known for its beautiful coastline, history and clear waters, but if you are caught taking advantage of the country's...
UK tourists in France to abide by new rule or face hefty fine
Birmingham Live
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June 19, 2025
UK tourists in France could face a hefty fine from July 1, if caught ignoring a new law. Individuals who are found to be vaping or smoking in outdoor areas frequently used by children, which included beaches, parks, bus stops and sports venues...
Tourists jailed for stealing goods worth over £23k and robbing victims of ‘feeling safe in their own property’
Forres Gazette
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June 19, 2025
Four tourists claimed they had met by accident in Inverness before hatching a plot to break into two luxury city properties which had large sums of cash and expensive designer goods and jewellery inside. A Colombian woman also happened to have a...
Brits jetting off to Spain warned as hospitals become 'overwhelmed'
Leeds Live
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June 19, 2025
Millions of British holidaymakers are being alerted as Spanish hospitals face the risk of becoming "overwhelmed". European Union tourists have been cautioned as hospital beds are likely to close and surgeries cancelled due to staff shortages in...
Britain sweats on the hottest day of the year: Temperatures of 32C (90F) today spark warnings for babies, the elderly and the vulnerable - and it's going to get even warmer this weekend
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
Britain has now entered an official heatwave with temperatures set to hit 32C today as health warnings were issued for babies, the elderly and other vulnerable people. The mercury has steadily risen in recent days with highs of 25.2C (77.4F) last...
UK Denies Malema Visa Over Hamas Support, Racial Remarks
Zambian Observer
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June 19, 2025
LONDON – The United Kingdom has on Wednesday formally denied Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema a visa, citing his expressions of support for Hamas and previous remarks seen as inciting racial violence. In a letter dated June 17,...
Tourism Malaysia brings Sarawak’s Gawai Dayak Festival to KL
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 18, 2025
Tourism Malaysia and ibis KLCC showcase Sarawak’s culture and cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, promoting VM2026 and cultural exchange nationwide. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – The vibrant spirit of the Gawai Dayak Festival was brought to live in Kuala Lumpur...
UK Replaces Physical Visa Stickers With E-Visas for Skilled Workers And Students
Biz Watch Nigeria
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June 19, 2025
The United Kingdom has officially replaced physical visa stickers with electronic visas (eVisas) for non-European skilled workers and students, effective from June 15, 2025. This development is part of a broader effort to digitise the country’s...
UK denies Julius Malema's visa application - Here's everything we know so far
IOL
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The United Kingdom has officially denied a visa to Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), citing his controversial support for Hamas and previous inflammatory statements. This latest decision, announced on Wednesday,...
UK passport warning issued to Brits heading abroad amid 'check now' alert
Leeds Live
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June 19, 2025
British travellers are being alerted via social media by HM Passport Office to "check" their passports "today", highlighting one of those travel nuances that could spoil summer plans. There's no greater disappointment than preparing for a dream...
Brit tourists face 'horrendous' airport queues at popular holiday destination
Daily Express
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June 19, 2025
Holidaymakers have been caught on camera enduring lengthy queues at Alicante airport as they seek to return home after soaking up the Spanish sun.A TikTok video has shone the spotlight on the severe congestion, causing concern for those planning a...
Brits warned of wine shortage as UK bottling factory plans strike this summer
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 19, 2025
Workers from Encirc site in Bristol, who supply wine to all major UK supermarkets, are set to strike between June 19 and July 5. Those who love a glass of wine at home may be in for some bleak news. Brits are being warned that wine shelves in...
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British tourist dies after being 'scratched' by a pup in Morocco: How common are rabies deaths today?
Firstpost
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June 19, 2025
What began as a relaxing holiday to Morocco turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for 59-year-old Yvonne Ford from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. While exploring the country in February this year, Yvonne was lightly scratched by a stray puppy. It seemed...
UK's high-speed rail faces new delays, amid soaring costa
Hurriyet Daily News
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LONDON Britain's Transport Secretary has announced further delays to the country's new high-speed HS2 train line, describing the project as an "appalling mess" amid soaring costs. The high-speed rail track between London and Birmingham will no...
British embassy tours Pattaya Walking Street
Pattaya Mail
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June 19, 2025
Pol Lt General Saksira Phueak-am, national commander of the tourist police, is shown with Bangkok-based consul in charge of all welfare cases, Joanne Finnamore-Crorkin (his left), and Singapore-based consular regional director Catherine Allum....
Travelers Championship 2025 LIVE: Tee times, field, prize money, leaderboard and how to follow as McIlroy and Scheffler try to bounce back
talkSPORT
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June 19, 2025
The final signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season takes place at the Travelers Championship this week. The US Open at Oakmont turned into a bruising experience for all of the world's best. 2 JJ Spaun came out on top of a very tight field to...
UK now under yellow heat health warning with temperatures set to hit 33°C
Metro
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June 19, 2025
The lovely weather will make people want to leap into the nearest pedalo (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images) A hot weather health warning is now in effect for large parts of England, ahead of the mercury rising to a forecast 33C on Saturday....
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, June 19)
Wales Online
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June 19, 2025
Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Thursday, June 19. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping...
Wales internationals among group of players on Lions standby list as matches begin
Wales Online
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June 19, 2025
Lions squad announcement day is one of the most anticipated dates in the rugby calendar but for those who do not hear their name, that does not mean the end of the road. After all, Alex Corbisiero was the hero of the last tour of Australia,...
Scotland Tonight: Families fight for answers after loved ones die in NHS care
STV News
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June 19, 2025
Three families in Fife have been left devastated after the care their terminally ill loved ones received from the NHS fell well short of the standards expected. NHS Fife has formally apologised to the relatives for the failings identified in their...