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Spain’s ambitious £11.2bn plan to upgrade its major airports

Spain is investing a massive £11.2billion (€13 billion) to upgrade its major airports as the government set aside the funds to boost the passenger capacity at its busiest hubs. Prime Minister...

Benidorm threatens to turn back on British tourists in move to ‘be like Bilbao’

Benidorm wants to be "less like Benidorm, more like Bilbao" in a bid to become more upmarket. Local traders are asking for a new limit on licences for tourist shops, saying there are too many selling...

The most popular Spanish holiday destination revealed - not Majorca or Canary Islands

Spain continues to be one of the most popular tourist destinations, holding the title as the second most visited country in the world after France. Last year, the southern Mediterranean country...

‘Most popular’ European destination for Britons in 2025 named - full list

The most popular destination for British travellers has been revealed - and it’s not the sunny islands of Greece, or the romantic city break of Paris. According to analysis of Civil Aviation...

Nigel Farage says Reform understand the North – Richard Tice proves they don't

I write to you this week from a bumpy East Midlands Rail train somewhere between Sheffield and Manchester. The Wi-Fi is non-existent, the plug socket doesn’t work, and the carriage smells faintly...

I visited a European city 2 hours away I would ditch the UK for — not France or Spain

I visited a European country and it felt like home (Image: Shania King-Soyza)Everyone has one city away from home they have fallen in love with. Whenever I'm asked the classic question, "If you could...

Panic in Cornwall as pretty seaside towns abandoned after tourists told to stay away

Anger directed towards touists in Cornwall in recent years which has seen some call for them to stay away could come back to haunt those who rely on the industry to make a living. Locals living in...

Spanish PM vows to 'remove' 53,000 flats in latest war against tourists

Across Spain, the rapid growth of tourist rentals is intensifying an already dire housing crisis. In cities like Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, thousands of homes that once housed long-term tenants...

Tourists heading to Spanish hotspot this September told to be wary of one issue

Several European countries draw massive numbers of holidaymakers, like Spain, France and Italy.Brits particularly favour Spain due to its proximity to the UK whilst offering stunning beaches, lots of...

Panic in Spain as Barcelona, Majorca and Malaga 'abandoned' by tourists - 'Empty!'

Anti-tourism protests by frustrated locals that have swept across Spain for the past couple of years appear to have finally had an effect, as businesses in popular holiday hotspots have reported...

Europe's best 10 city breaks for Brits named — with one underrated city coming in first

Europe is full of popular destinations, perfect for city breaks, from Paris to Rome or perhaps Barcelona. However, just because these are the most well-known doesn't mean they're going to...

Popular Spanish tourist spot is 'dead' as Brits ditch once 'packed' destination

A popular Spanish city that was once bustling with tourists is "dead" as Brits have allegedly ditched the destination to holiday elsewhere, and it's not the first time Spain is said to have been...

The 10 airports most likely to face travel chaos from big new EU change

UK travellers could face long queues and possible delays at European airports from October, as the EU rolls out a new border system that may cause disruption. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will require...

Fury in Ibiza as locals launch sunbed war against tourists on beaches

Locals in Ibiza have taken action amid frustration against local beach clubs and luxury villas. Residents have grown frustrated over the use of their local beaches, accusing owners of villas and...

Israel promises to throw Greta Thunberg in 'terror cell' jail for new Gaza flotilla stunt

Greta Thunberg faces the prospect of being thrown into a terror cell as Israel prepares harsh detention plans while the climate activist launches her second Gaza-bound "Freedom Flotilla" today.The...