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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Medieval fortress to reopen as £17.7m tourist hub after 2028 restoration

An 800-year-old Haverfordwest Castle in Pembrokeshire is undergoing a £17.7m restoration to reopen in 2028 as a major tourist attraction. The project will transform the 18th-century gaol building into a three-floor interactive exhibition, with free-access grounds and an open-air events venue for ...

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Stoke-on-Trent bans under-15s from solo evening bus travel to curb anti-social behaviour

First Bus has banned children under 15 from travelling alone on evening buses in Stoke-on-Trent after 18:00 to tackle anti-social behaviour. The restriction, affecting 32 services to Hanley Bus Station, came into effect on Friday 21 August 2026 with Department for Transport approval.

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Disabled Bus Pass Holders in England to Get Free Travel Around the Clock From April 2027

The UK government has confirmed disabled bus pass holders in England will get free travel at all hours from 1 April 2027, ending weekday time restrictions for around one million people.

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French Family Rescued After 16 Hours Adrift on Capsized Jet Ski Off Thailand

A French father and his two sons were rescued off Koh Samui, Thailand, after 16 hours adrift when their rented jet ski capsized, prompting new safety reviews for rental operators.

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