Europe

Jet2holidays: Grab a last-minute sunshine break this October half-term

Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour coming to Loughborough

Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour coming to Loughborough this October

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Dua Lipa is set to return to Europe and the UK as part of her highly anticipated world tour, the Radical Optimism Tour.

Dua Lipa announces 2025 world tour including UK dates

The virus is thought to have originated in pale throat sloths. (Photo: Pexels, Steve Paton)

What is 'sloth fever'? As first cases are found in US

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

The Foreign Office has updated its ‘do not travel’ list which now includes 31 countries. (Photo: Kim Mogg/NationalWorld)

‘Do not travel’ alert for 31 countries

Tourist hotspots in Europe have been evacuated due to extreme storm warnings. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Tourist hotspots in Europe evacuated

Tourist hotspots in Europe have been evacuated due to extreme storm warnings.

Isabella Boneham

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Grab a bargain holiday in Stella Gardens

easyJet holidays' deals of the week

The sea around Sardinia is spectacularly blue on a summer's day (Photo: Amber Allott)

Experience Sardinia in style at the Chia Laguna Resort

The south east region of France is most impacted by the outbreak. (Photo: Pexels, Pierre Blaché)

Warning to UK tourists over severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Europe

Almost all EU countries still work out somewhat cheaper for UK university students (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty Images)

The 25 EU countries where it’s still cheaper to get a degree

A travel warning has been issued for Spain and Italy after an outbreak of the deadly West Nile Virus. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Deadly virus outbreak in holiday hotspots

Going Green: ​Trees helping breath new life into the world

Meta logo on a smartphone. Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images

Facebook ‘broke law’ over ad-free subscriptions, says EU

It could be cheaper to see Taylor Swift (left) in locations such as Amsterdam (top right), Dublin (middle right) but not so much for Munich (bottom right) (Credit: Getty Images)

I missed out on Taylor Swift - is it cheaper to see her overseas?

A FedEx courier sorts packages before starting his delivery route (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Delivery giant jobs at risk as company announces redundancies

The lambs are named after popular TV characters Bluey and Bingo.

'World's Cutest Sheep' arrive at popular Farm Park attraction

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

‘Europe’s most important hippo calf’ born at Flamingo Land

Steamship Shieldhall, coming home to her Southampton berth. Picture: Jamie Shadbolt

D-Day anniversary and Titanic memories in super Southampton

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

The Symington Building will be lit up as part of the commemorations.

String of community events set to mark 80th D-Day anniversary in Harborough

Prague: 48 hours discovering the best food and drink offerings in Czech capital

I'd always been told there was something special about Prague that sets it apart from the other big cities of Europe.

Daniel Bailey

The dates and places you can watch the Red Arrows

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe.

Watch: Blue fireball shoots across night sky in Europe

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Splash out on Park Plaza Hotel family-friendly savings

Summertime ... and the savings are easy with Park Plaza Hotels

Spneb, Europe's oldest penguin, celebrates her 36th birthday with a fish themed cake at Paradise Park, Cornwall.

Watch: Europe's oldest penguin celebrates 36th birthday

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Watch: Volcano blows smoke rings

Young golfer, Alexander Dunmall, 11.

Child golf prodigy, 11, sets sights on US after wins across Europe

The motion will be discussed at a full council meeting next week.

Harborough councillor proposes to lobby government over ‘archaic’ voting system

The volcano near the Icelandic town of Grindavik has erupted after weeks of anticipation which saw residents evacuate from nearby villages. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Watch as Iceland volcano erupts weeks after Reykjavik earthquakes

The volcano near the Icelandic town of Grindavik has erupted after weeks of anticipation which saw residents evacuate from nearby villages. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Iceland volcano: eruption begins after weeks of earthquakes

Increasing cost of Christmas food shop (photo: Adobe)

How to cope with cost of Christmas price hike

Garaghty and Thom’s Street Comedy proved a hoot! Image: John Routledge

Annual Arts Fresco event returns to Market Harborough for its 21st festival

Climate fears over holiday plans (Adobe)

Going Green: Climate fears over the holiday season 2024

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Blink 182 tour: UK & Ireland reunion tour postponed as Travis Barker returns home - will dates be rescheduled?

Blink 182 postpone UK & Ireland shows - what has been said?

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

The 1975 have announced a huge UK tour starting in February 2024 - here’s how to get tickets

Will Millar

Image by Carl Sukonik

Arts Fresco to return to Market Harborough next month

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

Will Lauren James be available for the World Cup final?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan won’t mark Queen’s death with royal family

Met Office warns 40C summers & extreme heat to become more common

London Gatwick has been named the most chaotic airport in Europe. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Gatwick named the most chaotic airport in Europe

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK

How to make sure your suitcase is the first off the plane

50 best beaches in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

The exact time when the sun will shine again in UK - heatwave possible