Spain travel warning as new Ryanair strikes announced could last until January

With half of August gone in a blink of an eye, it may come as a shock to be talking about October half-term holidays, but budget airline Ryanair has announced an additional 500 flights over the period.

The National appear to be on the precipice of a new single release, as posters for a song titled ‘Weird Goodbyes’ (featuring Bon Iver) have begun to circulate.The band have been performing ‘Weird Goodbyes’ live, sans the guest spot from Bon Iver – which, presumably, will comprise some of its lyrics being sung by Justin Vernon – since late May. They played it for the first time in Pamplona, Spain on May 28 – the first National show to go down in three years – where it was billed on the setlist as ‘Bathwater (Mount Auburn)’. It’s been performed at seven show since, including this week’s headliner in Dillon, Colorado and at the Outlandia festival on Friday (August 12).

Scots tourists heading to Spain this summer are being warned that authorities plan to introduce mandatory air-conditioning restrictions - despite predictions of near 40C temperatures. Approved last week, the Spanish government said they will not delay their controversial energy plan, in spite of calls for legislation to be scrapped due to fears it could hurt tourism.

There may be more disruptions for those travelling to Spain over the next few weeks as easyJet workers plan strike action after six-month-long negotiations fail.

Holidaymakers will no longer have to wear face masks on public transport in Madeira as Portugal eases its coronavirus restrictions further. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its advice on August 3.

Spanish officials have issued a statement following reports UK travellers could have to spend £85 a day to visit the country. Holidaymakers had been left fearing they might not be able to afford visits to the popular destination due to a new set of policies.

New air conditioning rules in Spain could leave tourists sizzling as the country grapples with heatwaves.

The UK Foreign Office has warned travellers to Spain about disruption from possible strikes. Tourists have been urged to consult their airline for updates before departing.

From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - this is the musical that’s too good to be true, and it's on-route to Manchester Opera House.

Denise Van Outen was seen striking a pose on the beach as her daughter took a photo during a trip to Marbella on Thursday.The singer and TV star, 48, has been enjoying a sunny holiday in Spain where she’s been spending time with friends and her 12 year old daughter Betsy, who she shares with her ex-husband Lee Mead. Denise was pictured on the beach in a floral bikini, straw hat and pair of sunglasses, as she posed with one hand on her hip, while her daughter captured the moment on her phone.

It's almost that time of year again, with the return of the most prestigious prize in British music. 

Anna Marie de la Fuente The 12th Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest (AMFF) in Spain is reeling in a bevy of luminaries led by Neil Jordan, Isabelle Huppert and Ukraine’s Sergei Loznitsa who will be recognized with Master of Ceremonies honors.Jordan is attending the festival’s inauguration to receive his award and is also presenting his Oscar-winning “The Crying Game,” which marks its 30th year since its acclaimed debut. Other leading lights attending the festival include Gaspar Noé (“Vortex”), Annie Ernaux (“The Super 8 Years”) and Alain Guiraudie (“Nobody’s Hero”) presenting their respective films.Launched in 2010 by leading Spanish independent film streaming platform Filmin, the festival opens July 24 with “Ramona” the debut feature of Madrid-born Andrea Bagney, shot mostly in black and white on 16mm.