Families’ hopes of a summer getaway were dealt a blow last night as Downing Street played down the idea of opening ‘air bridges’ to some foreign resorts. The prospect of quarantine-free travel between the UK and countries with low coronavirus rates had been raised by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. But with ministers expected to unveil … Read more
Travellers have moved onto a picturesque nature reserve in West London, sparking heated opposition from residents. Locals living close to the beauty spot have been told the new arrivals cannot be removed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eight caravans and motorised homes, plus an assortment of other vehicles have been illegally camped out on Ham … Read more
Travellers flout social distancing rules as crowds flock to gypsy funeral despite warning that only 15 mourners could attend ceremony Large crowds gathered to attend a gypsy funeral in Thornaby, North Yorkshire despite ongoing lockdown Social distancing guidelines amid coronavirus meant only 15 people could attend the ceremony However a huge group of mourners turned … Read more
Countries that banned international travellers from entering amid the coronavirus pandemic have fared better in controlling their outbreaks, data suggests. Britain’s death toll (29,427) today surpassed Italy’s (29,315), making the UK the worst-hit nation in Europe. Only the US has recorded more COVID-19 fatalities. But, even now, Britain’s borders remain open and health bosses still … Read more
EasyJet offering travellers online refunds once more in U-turn after customers complained about long call wait times and being told to accept vouchers The airline has now reinstated its online refund form after removing it This means customers can apply for their money back without phoning Some other airlines still asking people to call for … Read more
Three young children feared to have coronavirus have been rushed from a quarantine hotel to a Sydney hospital for emergency treatment on Tuesday night. A convoy of ambulances arrived at the Hilton hotel in Sydney’s CBD at about 10pm on Tuesday, with paramedics rushing inside and returning with three sick children on stretchers, all wearing … Read more
Young British tourist slams ‘jealous’ Aussies who ripped into backpackers for partying on the rooftop of a Sydney hostel – and reveals why they were up there in the first place British backpacker jumped to defence of travellers flouting social distance rules Police officers were filmed breaking up a party on the rooftop of a … Read more
Holiday plans for scores of Britons have been flung into chaos as countries shut their borders to seal themselves off from the coronavirus pandemic. Europe has been branded the epicentre of the global outbreak, and many nations have responded to a jump in infections by imposing flight freezes. After a string of countries closed their doors … Read more
Travellers are still able to return to the UK from at least 10 countries with worsening coronavirus outbreaks without being considered a risk of having the killer infection. The Government and NHS do not consider people from France, Spain or Germany to be at risk of having coronavirus – even if they have symptoms. All three … Read more
A voice behind me says: ‘Just step off.’ Fair enough — but I’m standing on the edge of a platform, 65 ft above Utah’s Olympic Park. The past hour has been spent swinging, swaying and sweating my way around the Summer Canyon Course, a vertiginous circuit of rope, metal and wooden obstacles, designed to test … Read more