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Fuming Portugal lays blame on Spain for power outage after countries ground to a halt

Portugal has laid the blame for a massive power blackout on Spain after cuts sparked chaos across the Iberian Peninsula. One of Europe’s severest blackouts grounded flights, paralysed public...

Brits vow to live by one mantra when travelling after power cuts wreak havoc

A Brit holidaying in Barcelona has admitted he has learned from his mistake after his holiday was hugely impacted by the widespread power outages being experienced in Spain and Portugal.Blackouts in...

Village 'worst-affected' by HS2 is cut in half by massive 700m train tunnel

Burton Green, Warwickshire (Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)The residents of Burton Green, a village in Warwickshire, have spoken out about the nightmare of living in what's been labelled the...

David Beckham's desperate plan to fix Brooklyn and Romeo 'feud' after brutal 'snub'

David Beckham has reportedly hatched a plan to bridge the gap between his sons, Brooklyn and Romeo, following rumours of a family rift. The football legend, who has always taken pride in his...

Girl, 8, breaks neck on zipline at park after being flung into the air

Lois Crook, 8, in hospital. (Image: Emma Crook / SWNS)Lois Crook, eight, was flung into the air by a zipline at Victoria Park in Ashford, Kent, and was rushed to a London hospital after suffering a...

BBC star chef in row with neighbours over new plans at pub

The Mount by Glynn Purnell in Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, owned by entrepreneur Luke Fryer. (Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)BBC culinary sensation Glynn Purnell, already in the spotlight over his...

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France2 days agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAFPThe Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay indoors...

The criss-cross trick that can help you sleep better in warm weather

Sleeping at night when the weather is warm is always a bit of a battle, but when hay fever is thrown into the mix as well it makes matters even worse. Hay fever season kicks off in late March and...

Royal Mail deliveries and collections update for Easter as Post Offices close

Royal Mail has issued an update to customers regarding post delivery and collections over the Easter bank holiday weekendas Post Offices close.The postal service has confirmed that its services...

Spain weather threatens to ruin Brits' Easter holidays as -3C Polar blast hits - new maps

Britons hoping for a sizzling hot Easter weekend may feel a chill instead - as new maps show a -3C Polar blast freezing Europe on Saturday. The UK already has two Met Office yellow warnings for rain...

Full list of Easter UK train station closures as engineering projects cause travel chaos

Train stations will be closed or heavily disrupted this Easter weekend as Network Rail embarks on a series of engineering projects. Travel disruption will be run across the Easter Bank Holiday...

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France

Heavy snow blocks Alpine resorts in Switzerland and France26 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorAFPThe Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay...

China takes brutal 2-word swipe at Donald Trump as global trade war fears soar

The United States has been told to "stop whining" about global trade by a Chinese state media mouthpiece. China Daily accused US President Donald Trump of "hoodwinking" Americans by telling them they...

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says1 hour agoYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentReporting fromJerusalemRushdi AbualoufGaza correspondentReporting...

Neighbours turned couple's life into living hell with petrol bombs and crossbows

A couple seeking a slower pace of life moved from Surrey to rural Pembrokeshire in 2018 with the aim of renovating and rewilding. However, a neighbour from hell quickly disrupted their plans for...

Terror attack alert for Brits travelling to popular European country - 'high threat'

A beautiful country in Europe popular among Brits has been placed under a terror warning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its advice for UK citizens travelling to...

UK households urged to vacuum mattress and wash bed sheets every 7 days

UK households are being urged to vacuum their mattress and wash bed sheets every week to help protect against some nasty symptoms.The UK is currently basking in warmer temperatures now that spring is...

Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy

Argentina has descended into chaos with trains disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments interrupted, deliveries halted and banks closed as unions staged a general strike against Javier Milei's...

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways passengers issued warning as 80 flights affected

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways passengers are being warned to brace for major travel disruption this week due to strikes in Greece.In a set of urgent advice issued to Brits on Tuesday...

Brits in Greece face chaos as workers to take part in 24-hour strike

Greece is expected to face widespread disruptions on Wednesday, April 9, as the country's two largest labour unions — the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), which represents private...