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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fly-tipping 'war zone' as tonnes of rubbish including burnt-out caravan left after travellers eviction

After the eviction of travellers in Herefordshire, significant fly-tipping has left the site resembling a 'war zone', with piles of rubbish and debris.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Martin Clunes loses planning battle with new travellers near Dorset home

Actor Martin Clunes has lost a planning dispute with a family of new travellers in Dorset, who will be allowed to stay on their land permanently.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK Food Ban for Airport Travellers Update as Minister Issues Statement

The UK government has updated its food ban for travelers at airports due to a food and mouth disease outbreak in Europe, prohibiting the import of specific food items to protect livestock health.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Probe Into Plateau Road Killings

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an investigation into road blockades and killings of travellers in Plateau State following recent violent incidents.

Feb 26 • 10:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Qantas unveils bumper $1.46bn profit as Australian travellers shrug off cost-of-living pressures

Qantas reports a significant $1.46 billion half-year profit, attributing the growth to high customer demand and new aircraft investments.

Feb 25 • 23:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Travellers to be banned from Wednesday unless they have £16 document

Starting Wednesday, visitors to the UK are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costing £16 to ensure border security and processing efficiency.

Feb 25 • 06:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Passport holders told to take action or face airport queues that 'could last hours'

Passport holders are being urged to prepare for a new airport system to avoid lengthy queues that might last for hours.

Feb 24 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds

Chinese travelers lead Asia in airport spending, significantly outpacing their peers in luxury goods purchases.

Feb 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army foils abduction, rescues five travellers

The Nigerian Army successfully thwarted an attempted abduction in Enugu State, rescuing five travelers and recovering their vehicle.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police responder to 2017 London Bridge attack sacked for ‘derogatory’ language

A police officer involved in the response to the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been dismissed for gross misconduct due to derogatory language used in a WhatsApp group.

Feb 21 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

One long haul flight mistake people make is 'costing travellers precious sleep'

Travelers often misuse neck pillows on long-haul flights, positioning them incorrectly, which results in lost sleep during the journey.

Feb 21 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues five travellers in Enugu

Nigerian troops rescued five travelers after thwarting a kidnapping attempt along the 9th Mile axis in Enugu.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Argentine city in the top 10 travel destinations for 2026, according to a renowned tourism portal

San Carlos de Bariloche has been ranked as the 10th top travel destination for 2026 by Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards.

Feb 20 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Travellers urged to ditch 1 common suitcase item for an easier holiday

A travel expert advises minimizing the number of jeans packed for holidays to lighten luggage and reduce travel stress.

Feb 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Heathrow Airport £7 fee that must be paid - or travellers face fine up to £80

Heathrow Airport has implemented a £7 fee for dropping off passengers at the terminal, with fines of up to £80 for non-payment.

Feb 19 • 03:45 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Passion Island, in Cozumel, Best Beach in the World: TripAdvisor

Passion Island in Cozumel has been recognized by TripAdvisor as the best beach in the world, topping their Travellers’ Choice list.

Feb 18 • 15:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Six travellers abducted on Benue road

Suspected bandits abducted six travelers along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State, demanding a ransom for their release.

Feb 18 • 00:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Six travellers feared abducted in Benue

At least six travelers have been reportedly abducted by suspected bandits along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State, Nigeria.

Feb 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK travellers heading to USA could face £20,000 bill 'on average'

UK travellers to the USA may incur average costs of £20,000 if they neglect to secure adequate travel insurance.

Feb 17 • 12:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK to issue eVisas to Nigerian travellers from February 25

The UK will start issuing electronic visas (eVisas) to Nigerian travellers from February 25, 2026, replacing the current physical visa stickers.

Feb 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Heathrow isn’t crowded, it’s travellers walking on the wrong side, boss says

The CEO of Heathrow Airport explains that traveler collisions due to differing walking directions contribute to crowding perceptions, rather than an actual increase in passenger numbers.

Feb 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There Is Still Space in Spas and Ski Resorts, as Many Book Their Ski Holiday Accommodation at the Last Minute

Ski holiday accommodations are filling up rapidly, but some spas and ski resorts in Finland still have availability as many travellers are making last-minute bookings.

Feb 11 • 10:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK to bar eligible visitors without ETA from February 25

The UK will enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for visa-exempt travellers starting February 25, 2026, with warnings about potential denial of boarding for non-compliant travelers.

Feb 9 • 16:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Ugandan Travellers and U.S. Visa Crackdown

The U.S. is tightening its visa policies affecting Ugandan travelers, emphasizing the importance of adherence to immigration laws.

Feb 9 • 10:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK travellers could face six-hour airport delays flying to Spain, France, and Italy

UK travelers are warned of possible six-hour delays at airports in Spain, France, and Italy due to a new biometric border system being implemented across the EU.

Feb 5 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Flight attendant urges travellers to always leave one item next to door

A flight attendant shares a hotel room safety tip suggesting that travelers leave one item next to the door for added security.

Feb 4 • 14:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pilot issues 'important message' to travellers who are scared of flying

A pilot with extensive experience shares a reassuring message for the many travelers who fear flying, highlighting that about 25% of people in the UK experience some level of anxiety about flying.

Jan 10 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK travellers warned of EU border deadline for rules enforced today

British travellers are facing potential longer queues at EU borders starting today due to the introduction of new biometric checks, although the aim is to eventually expedite entry.

Jan 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Four major UK airports 'have already raised' drop off prices in 2026 - list

Four prominent UK airports have increased their drop-off charges, which will affect passengers by raising costs significantly starting January 6.

Jan 7 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Travel fans urged to try packing method that could save up to £200 at airport

Travellers have been encouraged to adopt specific packing techniques to avoid high baggage fees and potentially save up to £200 while flying this winter.

Jan 6 • 11:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Travellers heading for 28 destinations in 2026 given major health alert

The Foreign Office has issued a health alert for travelers to 28 countries, including popular 2026 destinations, due to the serious risk of methanol poisoning.

Jan 5 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Travellers hoof it in China as horseback tourism makes strides

As the Year of the Horse approaches, horseback tourism is gaining popularity in mainland China, with travellers like Chan Shan Shan leading the trend.

Jan 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Eurostar to return to normal after massive power supply leaves travellers stranded

Eurostar services will resume normal operations after a significant power supply issue left many travelers stranded.

Dec 31 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Foreign Office issues travel warning to Brits heading to France

British travellers are warned to expect disruptions while heading to France due to Eurostar cancelling all London-to-Europe services following a power cut that affected the Channel Tunnel.

Dec 30 • 15:03 UTC

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