Clever iPhone travel hack makes flying easy as holidaymakers brand it 'so helpful'

A major supplier of holiday hotels has announced that all bookings will be cancelled up to and including 26 July. Youtravel is owned by German company FTI Group, whose tour operator brand FTI Touristik filed for insolvency earlier this month.

UK holidaymakers have been issued a warning about a potentially lethal disease after insects were discovered at two popular Spanish destinations. Tiger mosquitoes have been detected on the islands of Mallorca and Minorca, prompting authorities to deploy helicopters to disperse pesticides in an attempt to eradicate them.

was awarded $180,700 in December after London’s High Court ruled he had been the victim of “modest” phone-hacking and other unlawful information gathering by journalists on British newspapers.But now, more than six months after the ruling, an attorney for the publisher of the British tabloid has accused Harry of engaging in “shocking” and “extraordinary” obfuscation.Attorney Anthony Hudson said at High Court that Harry had deliberately destroyed text messages with the ghostwriter who penned his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” released in Jan. 2023.The Duke’s lawyer has denied the claims, saying News Group Newspapers was engaging in a “classic fishing expedition” by requesting documents so late in the case.“NGN’s tactical and sluggish approach to disclosure wholly undermines the deliberately sensational assertion that the claimant [Harry] has not properly carried out the disclosure exercise,” Harry’s attorney, David Sherborne, said in court papers.

A leading travel firm has declared that all reservations up to and including July 26 are to be axed after going bust.

Scots will be able to hop on a new EasyJet route in November when the budget airline launches its flights to Derry.

Shopping fans will be rejoiced to hear that Amazon has announced the date for its next Prime Day, which is set to go ahead in three weeks.

The owner of what's hailed as Taylor Swift's go-to kebab shop has seen his business become an international hub for Swifties. As the megastar gears up for her London Eras Tour performances, her dedicated followers have been travelling to the modest shop to sample her 'go-to' dish.

Holidaymakers have spotted the police helicopter flying overhead in Tenerife amid the search for a missing British teenager.

Apple's iPhone 15 Pro is considered one of its flagship devices, along with the iPhone 15 Pro Max model as the speedier processor and new iOS 18 compatibility make it a go-to pick. The latest offer has dropped a significant chunk off the price, giving shoppers the model for a fraction of the cost thanks to an unmissable data deal.

UK holidaymakers are being alerted to a Tenerife travel warning as the Canary Islands grapple with drought conditions, raising the risk of severe wildfires.

Brits travelling to Europe have been warned of delays from October when new EU border checks will be implemented. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into force from October 6 to boost border security.

British holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned of nearly 50 ‘black flag’ beaches across the country. Coastal locations in holiday hotspot Canary Islands feature in the list, along with beaches in Malaga, Barcelona and and the Costa Brava (Girona).

Popular holiday destinations in Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures for this time of year. Brits are being warned of blistering conditions in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus as a heatwave spreads across parts of Europe.

Annika Pham Under the auspices of Comunidad de Madrid and the prestigious ECAM film school, the four day ECAM Forum co-production market got off to a flying start with its inaugural session, closing June 13 with an awards ceremony at Madrid’s historical Matadero cultural space. One of eight features in work in progress, the creative documentary “Gods of Stone” (“Deuses de Pedra”) by the Spanish Iván Castiñeiras Gallego scooped the new Comunidad de Madrid award and its €15,000 ($16,000) cash prize earmarked towards its post-production.

Russell Brand‘s behaviour while hosting Big Brother spin-off programmes were “not adequately addressed”, an investigation has found.The comedian and actor presented shows including Big Brother’s Big Mouth and Big Brother’s Celebrity Hijack on Channel 4 between 2004 and 2008.An investigation by production company Banijay UK has said managers were alerted to allegations that Brand asked staff to get audience members’ phone numbers, and that his behaviour made female crew members feel uncomfortable or intimidated.However, the production company said that no formal complaints were made and the concerns were “not properly escalated”.Banijay said (via BBC News): “We are extremely sorry to anyone who was impacted by this behaviour and felt unable to speak up or that their voice was not properly heard.”Banijay is one of several broadcasting organisations to have investigated whether any complaints were made about Brand’s behaviour during his employment. The company asked law firm Lewis Silkin LLP to conduct the investigation.Lewis Silkin’s head of investigations Karen Baxter concluded: “No formal complaints were made about Brand during the programmes.”“There were, however, concerns regarding Brand’s behaviour which were raised informally with senior members of staff, particularly in relation to him asking runners to obtain phone numbers of audience members and female crew members feeling uncomfortable or intimidated by his behaviour while working in Bristol in 2004/2005.

British holidaymakers heading to Greece have been warned to “stay safe” as the country bakes in a heatwave. Temperatures have soared to as high as 43C with schools and tourist hotspots “shutting” due to the hot conditions.

Manchester Airport has issued guidance for football fans heading to Germany over the coming weeks for the Euros to ensure they have a smooth journey. The northern travel hub is expecting around 100,000 passengers to fly to Germany for the football tournament.

Large parts of Spain including holiday hotspots Barcelona and Majorca are set to be battered by storms and heavy rain this week. Yellow weather warnings have been issued by AEMET, the country’s meteorological agency.

A consumer watchdog has sounded the alarm for all holidaymakers flying with major airlines.

As the weather gets warmer, many of us will be looking for a wardrobe staple that is comfortable for both everyday wear and travelling.