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Scarborough B&B owner warns of unfair competition if tourist tax isn't nationwide

A Scarborough bed and breakfast owner warns that a regional visitor levy without nationwide coverage would create unfair competition, as guests could choose to visit areas without the charge instead.

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This picture shows James and Angela Rusden - who run a B&B once voted the world's best - preparing one of the rooms. James, on the left of the image, has short brown hair, is wearing a white polo-neck T-shirt and a gold bracelet. Angela, on the right, has shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing a gold necklace and a white polo-neck T-shirt. A huge photo of Scarborough Castle and the town's North Bay is hanging on the wall.

Escape the Tuscan crowds: five islands worth exploring

Escape Florence's crowds by exploring the Tuscan archipelago's five accessible islands, from bustling Elba with Napoleonic history to car-free Giannutri. Each offers distinct beaches, hiking, dining and accommodation options, with 2026 programming providing over 800 activities.

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Cannelle beach curves along a turquoise bay on Isola del Giglio, with boats anchored offshore

Queue-jumpers at Snowdon summit leave visitors unable to reach the top

Visitors to Wales' highest mountain are increasingly unable to reach the summit because of congestion and queue-jumping during peak season. Some hikers have waited over 30 minutes without reaching the trig point, while others have bypassed queues by climbing rocky terrain, sparking safety and fai...

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Helen has a neutral expression as she takes a selfie overlooking the summit of Yr Wyddfa

Gatwick Airport hit by water outage after burst main in Horley

Gatwick Airport has closed toilets in its North Terminal after a burst water main in Horley disrupted supply to both terminals. Flights continue normally. This is the second water outage at the airport in two months.

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Discover Europe's Hidden Island Gems Beyond the Crowds

Readers reveal their favourite hidden European islands, from Croatian wildlife havens to Irish swimming coves and Greek villages frozen in time. These lesser-known destinations offer authentic experiences beyond mass tourism.

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Pine branches frame a rocky Cres island shoreline overlooking a clear turquoise sea

Lightning Strike Knocks Out Air Traffic Control at Luton Airport

Lightning struck air traffic control systems at London Luton Airport, forcing a suspension of operations between 17:40 and 19:15 BST. The incident, which coincided with severe storms and flash flooding, resulted in flight cancellations and diversions. Operations have resumed but delays continue.

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exterior of terminal building at Luton Airport

Thameslink's uncomfortable 'ironing board' seats to be replaced with cushioned design

Thameslink will replace more than 60,000 uncomfortable "ironing board" seats across its 115-train fleet with cushioned designs, beginning in 2027. The upgrade follows the network's transfer to public ownership and addresses long-standing passenger complaints about the hard seating on journeys las...

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Over 100 Northern Ireland passengers stranded in Tunisia after EasyJet flight cancellation

Over 100 Northern Ireland passengers have been stranded in Tunisia after an EasyJet flight cancellation, with families forced to spend thousands on alternative routes and some left without essential medication.

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A picture of a family. They are sitting down on a white bench and a woman is leaning over them. Large tree trunks are visible in the background. In the image is tow women, a man and two young boys.

Highland Council plans £5-a-night visitor levy, targeting £9.5m annual revenue

Highland Council is preparing a public consultation on a £5-per-night visitor levy for hotels and B&Bs, potentially raising £9.5m annually for infrastructure. The scheme would exclude December, January and February, with a special council meeting scheduled for 25 August 2026 to consider the draft...

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Five tourists holding up their phones to take photographs. They are in the Scottish Highlands. Mountains and a trainline can be seen in the background.

Belfast City Airport seeks permission to extend evening flights and raise annual capacity by 27%

Belfast City Airport is seeking permission to extend evening flights to 22:30 and raise annual flight capacity by 27% as part of a £200 million expansion plan targeting 7 million passengers by 2040. The proposals include new facilities and a potential direct rail link to the terminal.

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Belfast City Airport at night. There are two large glowing signs. One reads 'BELFAST CITY AIRPORT' and the other reads 'THE HEART OF Belfast'. There is a bridge-tunnel leading into the airport.

Queue Disputes Erupt at Wales' Highest Peak as Summer Crowds Surge

Tensions at Wales' highest mountain Yr Wyddfa are escalating as summer crowds create bottlenecks at the summit trig point. Videos show clashes between visitors queuing and others skipping the line, raising questions about safety, access, and social responsibility on Britain's busiest peak.

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A line of people waiting to reach the trig point at the peak of Yr Wyddfa on a misty day

Power cut forces CrossCountry to cancel trains across UK network

A power outage at CrossCountry's Birmingham control centre has forced the cancellation of trains across almost all the operator's UK routes. Services from Glasgow to Penzance are affected, with only the Peterborough to Stansted route expected to run near-normally. Passengers are entitled to compe...

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A red and white train is parked on railway tracks next to a train station.