European holiday hotspot bans wheelie suitcases as Brits could face £230 fine

UK families planning European beach holidays are facing higher prices compared to last year as inflation takes its toll, according to new figures. The Post Office Family Holiday Report reveals that the cost of essential tourist items like meals, drinks, and beach items has increased year-on-year in 15 out of 16 destinations analysed.

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Coldplay have announced a series of European stadium tour dates, set to take place in summer 2024. Find ticket information and a list of dates below.The new run of tour dates arrive on the heels of the band’s current 2023 stadium shows, which kicked off in May.

Anyone going on holiday this summer has been warned that vaping in certain destinations could land you with a hefty fine or even a jail sentence.

Mississippi minors are being denied access to widely used e-book and audiobook platforms due to a new book-banning law.The law, which went into effect at the beginning of July, purportedly intends to protect minors from digital resources and databases that contain “sexually oriented” materials.The impact? Because OverDrive, Hoopla, and Mississippi state libraries lack age-based content restrictions, some public libraries are making their online databases –- including those entirely lacking in sexual content — entirely inaccessible to all young people under the age of 18, including disabled minors who may depend on audiobook or e-book access to read.“This move by the state ensures that those with the least privileges — those in unstable homes, those without regular internet access, and those without active parents or guardians in their lives — have even fewer opportunities to utilize public goods and services,” Kelly Jensen, the editor of Book Riot, the largest independent editorial book site, wrote in analyzing the ban.Given how existing Mississippi law defines “sexually oriented” materials, vendors could potentially be deemed to be violating the law by providing access to materials depicting sexual reproduction, nudity or displays of human anatomy, sexual health information, or depictions of LGBTQ identity. Depictions of any of these topics would be treated as equivalent to providing access to hardcore pornography.Violators of the law can face fines between $500 and $5,000, as well as possible prison time.

Newly updated figures show that during the ongoing cost of living crisis, people in the UK claiming their State Pension entitlement only just break even despite a record-breaking increase to weekly payment rates in April. The research, conducted by pension advisors Almond Financial, looked at the State Pension in comparison to the average cost of living in the UK.

Prince Andrew’s holiday plans are in ruins as the King has barred him from using Balmoral Castle for his usual two-week break.

An expert dog trainer has issued a warning about a particular dog breed that he believes "is not a family pet". Highly experienced canine expert Jacob Morgan has suggested that the Belgian Malinois, a variety of the Belgian Shepherd breed popularised in the John Wick action films, could be added to the UK's banned dogs list. Currently, the list includes breeds such as the Pit Bull Terrier, the Japanese Tosa, the Dogo Argentino, and the Fila Brasileiro.

Prince Andrew may have his holiday home taken away from him by King Charles if he continues to refuse to leave his Windsor mansion.

Paul Finebaum, an ESPN contributor for a decade, is weighing in on the layoffs that saw about 20 on-air personalities exit the sports network.

Crowds heading to the second day of TRNSMT could face thunderstorms as temperatures rise and the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning. It has been put in place for the majority of the UK between 9am and midnight on Saturday.

As the summer holiday season gets underway, many British tourists will be flying abroad for some sun, sea and relaxation.

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UK holidaymakers could face fines of up to £230 if they use a wheelie suitcase in a popular European city this summer. A new rule banning suitcases on wheels is being introduced in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik.

The original Love Island couple, Cara Delahoyde and Nathan Massey who took home the winning title on series 2, have given fans a sneak peak into their fun-loving, child-free getaway to sunny Croatia.The loved-up couple, who share Freddie, five, and Delilah, two together, took an early morning flight followed by a boat to the island where they would be spending their holiday.The former star updated fans in a short video on Instagram where she took viewers on a step-by-step journey of how they arrived at the stunning location, she even gave a quick glimpse of their room. Cara said in the video: “Honestly, this place is so beautiful, I feel like I'm in Kings Landing or something like that. I cannot wait to explore and show you everything this place has to offer”.

Nadine Dorries and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, key allies of Boris Johnson, could be suspended from Parliament for their involvement in a campaign against the committee investigating the former Prime Minister's partygate conduct. According to the Privileges Committee, comments made by senior MPs, including Ms. Dorries, Sir Jacob, and Dame Priti Patel, as well as peers like Lord Goldsmith, were part of a coordinated effort to undermine the committee's work.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Francis and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky are sharing the Cinema for Peace Award, an honor recognizing their “contributions to the freedom of Ukraine and humanitarian efforts to protect civilians and children.”

100 gecs canceling their UK and European tour “with no explanation”.