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Holidaymakers are being warned of the dangers of packing vapes, mobile phones and power banks into checked luggage when flying, with the UK Civil Aviation Authority releasing shocking footage of a lithium battery exploding into flames, demonstrating how the issue currently poses the greatest singular threat to aircraft safety.

Shock footage shows risks of packing devices into checked luggage

Preply links you up with real tutors - and it's an incredibly effective way to learn in your own time

I tried learning Italian on Preply before Rome – and loved it

You could be experiencing the magic of Manhattan at Christmas for just £99

£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal

Exploring Rome’s iconic Colosseum is even more enjoyable in the quieter autumn months.

Smart travellers snapping up Rome breaks from £99pp this autumn

A stylish day out: sun, shopping and smoothies – the perfect way to spend a city break

Wowcher’s surprise Euro day trip deal starts at just £69

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

The new Christmas gifting trend is the £9.99 mystery deal

Deals website launches £9.99 mystery gift including £500 of vouchers

The Wowcher Mystery Holiday

Viral £99 Mystery Holiday to Maldives, Vegas and Ibiza returns

Julian Club Hotel in Dalaman

easyJet holidays’ deals of the week - package holidays from £191

Councillor Jonathan Brash and Glen Hughes outside the University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Talks due over site of planned new hospital

Woman takes her dog on trip around Italy.

I spent £800 taking my dog on holiday around Italy - it was worth it

UK tourist, reportedly named Ivan Dimitrov, said he did not know Rome’s Colosseum was ‘so old’.

Tourist who carved name on Rome’s Colosseum ‘unaware’ it was ‘so old’

Italian police launch manhunt for a UK tourist who defaced walls of Colosseum

Brit who vandalised the Colosseum begs for forgiveness
Ivan Dimitrov was caught scribbling "Ivan and Hayley 23" using a set of keys on the walls of the Colosseum in Rome, leading to widespread outrage
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Pope Francis: 86-year-old emerges from three-hour emergency hernia operation with ‘no complications’

Breaking Update on Pope Francis’ health after emergency three-hour operation

Pope Francis, who has suffered a number of health complications in recent years, is to undergo abdominal surgery in Rome.

Breaking Pope Francis to undergo abdominal surgery in Rome

Pope Francis allows women to vote in bishops’ meeting for first time

Pope Francis recently said that 'the English resolved the requests from Scotland' about independence in 'the English way' (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Breaking Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection

Lady Masham was a near life-long campaigner for disabled rights (Photo: UK Parliament)

Breaking Tributes to former paralympian Baroness Masham who has died aged 87

Katakolo, one of the filming locations of Triangle of Sadness, is accessible in just over two hours by ferry and car making it the perfect day trip from Zante.

10 affordable breaks to Oscar-nominated film locations

The Six Nations trophy

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Wales face Italy in the Six Nations

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Ulster's Stuart McCloskey will replace Garry Ringrose for Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday in Rome.

Italy v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

NASA discover new asteroid similar in size to Rome’s Colosseum

The Palace of Westminster in London (Photo: Tripadvisor)

Tripadvisor announce top European travel destinations for 2023
Two UK destinations have been named in the Tripadvisor top 10 list
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Josh and Ben Swainston.

The two brothers taking the Jiu-Jitsu world by storm

easyJet to cancel 200 flights between Italy this weekend

Almost six in 10 football fans like to explore a new town or city when visiting ...

England's luckiest stadium at the Six Nations, data reveals

Rugby Union Six Nations from Saturday, February 5 (photo: boldg - stock.adobe.com)

England's luckiest stadium at the Six Nations revealed and stadiums seeing the m...

People can find their nearest vaccination site using the NHS online walk-in finder (Photo: Getty Images)

Millions can get booster jabs at walk-in sites without an appointment

The Morrisons Continental Grazing Platter

Morrisons announces flash sale on food and drink for England v Ukraine

Euro fever is now in full swing as England prepare to face Ukraine in Rome.

What history tells us about England v Ukraine

Scotland's Leigh Griffiths scores a free kick during their last game against England; a 2-2 draw at Hampden Park in 2017. PA image.

Who England could face as they head for the latter stages if they beat Scotland

England fans. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The staggering amount England fans are expected to spend this weekend

Two of the intrepid fundraising walkers, Billy and Harry, who are supporting young carers across Hartlepool.

Why Hartlepool fundraisers went on a 'walk' to Rome and ended up in Tokyo

This is why February has 28 days - and why there is a 'leap' every fourth year

This is the story of Saint Valentine - and why we celebrate Valentine's Day each...

You could buy a house in Italy for just 90p - here's how

Must-see destinations on your next holiday with easyJet

The Ryanair sale is back with hundreds of low-cost flights to popular destinations, including Rome, Barcelona and Vienna (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ryanair sale offers flights to European destinations from £7.99 - here’s where y...

Composer and conductor Ennio Morricone in 2010 (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Legendary soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone has died - here are 5 of his best ...

Five of the best Met Opera productions to watch at home

Five of the best plays to watch at home in the next few days

Are you keen to check out the villa featured on Normal People? (Photo: BBC)

You can stay at the Normal People Italian villa for just £35 per person after lo...

Here's how close a two-mile long asteroid will come to earth on Wednesday - and ...

You can now visit the 7 wonders of the world from your sofa - here's how

Have you ever dreamed of being a pilot? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ryanair has launched a new pilot training academy - and you only need A-Levels t...

Valentine's Day is dedicated to celebrating love and relationships (Photo: Shutterstock)

Valentine’s Day: who is St Valentine and how did the day of love originate?

You could get £7,600 to travel around Europe's most romantic locations - here's ...

You could be fined €250 for sitting on the Spanish Steps in Rome - here’s why

Tourists heading to Europe may have to contend with temperatures of more than 40 degrees in France, Spain and Germany (Photo: Shutterstock)

British holidaymakers could face deadly 40-degree heatwave set to hit mainland E...

Rome has brought in new rules for tourists - here’s what you need to know

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