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Disaster in France as hotspot loses '95% of visitors' as bacteria take hold

A holiday hotspot in France has lost up to 95% of its visitors following a bacterial outbreak. The Pont-L'Évêque lake in Normandy, about 15km from the English Channel, has been closed to swimmers...

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...

Coldplay forced to halt Wembley show twice as Chris Martin calls in support

Coldplay were compelled to stop their performance twice as Chris Martin summoned medical assistance and security personnel.The group interrupted their Wembley concert on Saturday evening during their...

Coldplay issues statement as they're forced to cancel UK shows

Coldplay has expressed its deep regret after being compelled to reschedule the final two dates of its 10-show stint at Wembley Stadium due to strikes on the London Underground. The Fix You hitmakers,...

10 of England's quietest beaches to visit this Bank Holiday without the crowds

Bank Holiday tradition sends many Britons to coastal hotspots: Brighton’s pier and promenade, Bournemouth’s golden shoreline and Cornwall’s main attractions. North Sea favourites like...

'New MH370' as light aircraft vanishes over large body of water

A major search operation has been launched after a light aircraft vanished without trace.No mayday call or radio communication was made prior to the disappearance, in scenes reminiscent of the...

London Tube strike: Travel chaos looms as RMT to hold five days of strikes

London Underground workers are to stage a series of strikes next month in a dispute over pay and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said its members on the Tube will take...

Migrants 'cry wolf' to force rescuers into Dover escort 'what if the boat sinks?'

Migrants are now using a shocking new ruse to reach British shores - making fake drowning distress calls to force French rescuers to escort them safely to Dover.The cunning ploy sees people smugglers...

Lancashire seaside town hits back at list branding it one of the worst in UK

Residents in a seaside town ranked amongst Britain's worst have fought back against the critics.They have championed their home, branding it a "traditional" coastal resort boasting a stunning beach...

17 ridiculously beautiful little UK seaside villages you must visit at least once

The great British seaside is famous for its mix of nostalgic charm, natural beauty, and, of course, the staple fish and chips. The UK has more seaside towns, cities and villages than you can shake a...

Russia and China begin combat sea drills after Trump submarine move

Just one day after Donald Trump moved US nuclear submarines closer to Russia in response to inflammatory comments from Russia’s former president Dmitry Medvedev, Russia and China have begun a...

Panic in Majorca as plane crashes into the sea

A plane crashed into the sea in Majorca yesterday evening. An emergency response got underway after the incident at sea at Port Soller was reported at 8.20pm. It was said at the time that the...

English Channel chaos as 600 small boat migrants attempt crossing: 'Just can't cope!'

Border Force is being overwhelmed by migrant smuggling gangs launching boats with more than 70 passengers.Lifeboat crews were dispatched on rescue missions on Wednesday as more than 600 asylum...

Consultants Cancel Clinics While Charging £2,500 to Cover Junior Doctor Walkout

CAVING into junior doctors’ pay demands would unleash a £31 billion wave of NHS walkouts, government insiders have warned - a sum equal to one fifth of the entire NHS budget.The government says...

New Greece rules imposed amid 44C heatwave sparking health fears with €2,000 fines

Greece has issued new rules for workers as a heatwave this week is set to hit 44C. The dangerous temperatures are set to last for six days, the country’s National Meteorological Service has...