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North Yorkshire County Council's fleet of gritters are keeping the county's roads moving

TRAVEL: Interactive map shows location of every gritter in North Yorkshire

Four in 10 adults are looking to book a detox trip in the next year

Report reveals air travel hacks including cheapest days for flights

Parts of Spain have been issued with a red weather warning

Spanish tourist hotspots issued with ‘extreme risk’ weather warning

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

These are some of the scams holidaymakers need to look out for when travelling abroad.

Summer holiday scams to look out for

Brits could be banned from entering 70 countries, especially if they still have a red passport - Credit: Adobe

Red passports: Brits warned they might be banned from 70 countries

Four new ‘Originals by GetYourGuide’ to be launched — curated, one-of-a-kind experiences exclusively available on the platform.

Ad Feature GetYourGuide unlocks 4 new 'Originals by GetYourGuide' experiences

Popular online travel agency Thomas Cook has ended the sale of any holiday destinations with captive cetaceans.

Thomas Cook ends sale of holiday destinations with captive dolphins

Popular online travel agency Thomas Cook has ended the sale of any holiday destinations with captive cetaceans.

Thomas Cook ends sale of holiday destinations with captive dolphins

An easyJet plane travelling from the UK was forced to make an emergency landing

Panic as UK easyJet flight struck by lightning

easyJet passengers have reported hearing loud bangs and the lights going out after they ended up in the centre of a lightning storm

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

Top 10 coastal destinations revealed - is your area on the list?

Jet2 has issued an urgent warning to anyone heading abroad this summer

Jet2 issues urgent warning to holidaymakers heading abroad this summer

Antalya in Turkey

British tourist dies in scooter crash on holiday in Turkey

Travelling can be stressful, especially if your flight is delayed or cancelled - here’s how to claim compensation if you run into problems at the airport this summer.

How to claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed

These are the top 20 perfect moments to experience on holiday

Lewis Capaldi is set to headline the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend.

Everything you need to know about BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Dundee

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Parents find their children more willing to try new foods on holiday

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Vrbo unveils the 2023 UK holiday homes of the year

Dave Myers and Si King are fronting their new show The Hairy Bikers Go West

Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers to front new BBC show with Si King

Brits looking to travel to Spain this year could be impacted by new travel rules - but what are they?

Full list of new travel rules for Spain as Brits could be fined £25k

The Post Office branch will open in June. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Post Office survey reveals top 10 value European city destinations

Spain has recently introduced a flurry of fine-able offences, including bans on inflatable sex dolls and other related items from the costume shop. (Getty Images)

Strange laws you need to know when travelling abroad

For those looking to head to Disney World Orlando next year can bag a bargain with this new offer

Disney World launches early booking offer with free park access

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Sheffield television personality Dan Walker has landed what sounds like his dream job, which will involve him roaming the Peak District views. PIctured are Dan Walker and Helen Skelton (top), and the Peak Districk (bottom)

Dan Walker and Helen Skelton team up for new Channel 5 show

Strictly stars, Dan Walker and Helen Skelton are swapping their dancing shoes for walking boots to explore the Pennine Way in Dan & Helen’s Pennine Adventure.

Which? has shared some handy tips to cut holiday costs this summer

5 ways to save money when booking a holiday according to an expert

A quarter of the UK Passport Office’s 4,000 staff are expected to walk out during five weeks of strikes, from April 3rd to May 5th in England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Timeframe for passport renewal during strikes by Passport Office

(Composite: NationalWorld/Nothern Trains)

Key workers and carers offered 25% rail travel discount

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won a BAFTA TV Award for their silent dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021

Strictly’s Rose and Giovanni reunite in sweet Instagram picture

Best hiking boots for women UK 2022: what to look for, and ladies’ walking boots from Keen, Jack Wolfskin, On

10 best hiking boots for women 2023

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Away luggage UK: Cabin bags and larger suitcases reviewed

Away luggage UK: are the cult suitcase company’s bags worth the price?

Wheeled suitcases: get travel-ready with an easy to transport travel bag, as reviewed by our expert

Wheeled suitcases: the best easy to transport travel bags

We are expected to spend more on holidays abroad this year

Average UK household to spend £2000 on holidays in 2023

Brits travelling to Spain will not have to fill out the ETIAS form until 2024 as the EU has once again postponed the launch.

EU postpones launch of ETIAS once again to 2024

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will face off this weekend. Photo credit: Getty Images

Who is Tommy Fury? Boxer & reality TV star fighting Jake Paul tonight

Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost

New passport prices for adults & children as fees increase

The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year

Government issues ‘do not book travel’ passport warning

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his UK tour following a major accident that damaged his spine four years ago.

Ozzy Osbourne cancels UK and Europe tour due to health issues

NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month

NHS staff can get 100s of special offers in January - Boots, JD & more

Gatwick Airport. Pic S Robards SR2203283

New study reveals the most congested airport in the UK

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis has issued a travel warning to Brits heading abroad this year as a booking error could cost them hundreds of pounds.

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

British passport prices are set to rise next month

Passport application fees to increase next month

Croatia scrapped its old currency for Euro in January 2023.

New travel rules face Britons travelling to US and EU

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped

Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)

Ten tips for tourists to cut their carbon footprint

Chinese XPENG flying car X2 makes first public flight in Dubai

Chinese flying car ‘X2’ makes first public flight in Dubai

Disney on Ice will be touring the nation (photo: Feld Entertainment, ©Disney, ©Disney/Pixar)

Disney on Ice’s Dream Big to hit a rink near you

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an aeroplane

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an aeroplane