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Travel: Sailing in Croatia
Gemma Peplow discovers the delights of Croatia's spectacular coastline on board The Plomin The legacy of my week-long island-hopping trip along the Dalmatian coast in Croatia? A bottle of red wine...
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104-year-old Skegness holidaymaker from Leicestershire makes 94th...
Leicestershire's favourite holiday resort rolled out the red carpet to give one of its most loyal visitors – 104-year-old Sid Pope – an extra-special welcome.A surprise reception party was on hand at...
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Travel: Safari and sightseeing in South Africa
Gemma Peplow crams in a safari and a trip to Cape Town during a trip to South AfricaIt's Saturday night and, unfortunately, dinner plans have changed at the Bakubung Bush Lodge, due to a break-in. The...
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Revealed: The top 10 things that annoy us on holiday
The summer holiday season is upon us once more and with it, brings a whole host of things we like to enjoy whilst away soaking up the sun.However, many of us have low thresholds when it comes to things...
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Over one hundred British tourists moved from Cyprus resort after...
Tour operator Thomas Cook has moved over one hundred British travellers after a group tried to abduct three children at a resort in Cyprus.Reports on the island suggest that a gang thought to be of...
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Father feared daughter, 2, was taken by gang of kidnappers at...
A British father on holiday in Cyprus has spoken about fearing a Madeleine McCann style snatch after his two-year-old daughter was taken by a gang of would-be kidnappers.The incident happened at the...
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Travel to France returns to normal after Calais strikes
Travel to and from and France has returned to normal after severe delays caused by a strike by French lorry drivers at Calais on Tuesday.There were also heavy delays on Eurostar services from London St...
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Leicestershire set for hottest week of the year as temperatures...
Leicestershire is set to bask in a week of high temperatures as a heatwave takes hold across the country.Today is expected to see a maximum of 22°C with 26°C tomorrow, while the mercury could reach...
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Greece financial crisis: Foreign Office issues travel advice
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to British travellers planning on visiting Greece as the country plunges into further financial crisis.Banks in the country remain closed and the Greek...
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Heatwave: Top tips to stay safe
With much of Leicestershire predicted to be enjoying a heatwave this week as temperatures soar to 31°C on Wednesday, the Met Office has issued a Level 2 Heat-health alert.While Wednesday looks set to...
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Yet more travel misery for those travelling to Calais
There has been yet more misery this morning for Brits travelling to France due to a strike by French ferry staff in Calais.The Port of Dover was once again home to queues of passengers trying to cross...
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What are the latest terror threat levels in Europe?
Following the devastating terror attack in Tunisia which killed 38 people, many of which were British, travellers are understandably cautious about their upcoming holidays.With more than 20,000 Brits...
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What is Leicestershire's favourite ice cream parlour?
What better way to cool down in the hot weather than with an ice cream from one of Leicestershire's finest parlours?We've been asking Mercury readers to submit their favourite establishments to enjoy a...
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Travelling to France this summer? Ferry company closes down
Thousands of British holidaymakers could be facing travel chaos this summer after MyFerryLink was closed by its owners.The cross-channel firm which is operated by Eurotunnel, was closed earlier this...
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Greece financial crisis: Holiday prices plummet for holidaymakers...
Troubled holiday destination Greece may be in the midst of a severe financial crisis, but many British holidaymakers are be on the lookout for cheaper deals to the country this summer.And with East...
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Going on holiday? Tips on how to 'safe proof' your home
The school holidays are in full swing across Leicestershire and with much of the county heading off on its summer break over the next few weeks, many homes will be left unoccupied for a couple of...
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Ryanair bans alcohol on flights from East Midlands Airport to...
Airline operator Ryanair has banned duty-free alcohol on its flights from East Midlands Airport to Spanish holiday destination Ibiza.The Irish-based firm has decided to make the move to improve the...
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