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F1 Drivers’ Power Rankings: McLaren Duo Reigns As Nico Hülkenberg Makes Massive Leap
Twelve of the 24 races on the 2025 Formula One schedule are in the rearview mirror as the traveling circus makes its way to Spa this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. The summer break may still be two weeks away, but at the exact midpoint of the...

AD FEATURE: Trafford Centre Summer Fair returns with giant beach and new kids' activity zone
This summer, the Trafford Centre is set to become a hotspot of family fun as its much-loved summer fair makes a return. Running from July 19 to August 31, the attraction will be open daily from 12pm until 8pm, offering a variety of rides and other...

Inside the horrors of the holiday hotspot dog torture crisis: From canines being raped by humans to 'owners' undertaking 'at-home amputations'
Dogs are raped by humans on the streets, rounded up and killed in a move to 'clean' cities and their owners are performing brutal at-home amputations - those are some of the horrors unfolding on the streets of holiday hotspots. The sought after...
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Live Like a Smurf in This Mushroom Airbnb in a Magical Belgian Forest
NEED TO KNOW Airbnb is inviting guests to live like a Smurf for a day This one-of-a-kind experience includes the opportunity for guests to customize their own Smurf hats, explore a magical Belgian forest and get a taste of Smurfberries This is the...

Holidaymakers in Spain shouldn't bring one Euro note that's 'no longer accepted'
A growing number of holidaymakers will use cards to pay for meals, drinks and trips while abroad, but it makes sense to have some currency on you too. Cash can be used to pay for smaller purchases, taxis and bus fares and in places where cards are...

UK tourists with burgundy passport given Spain warning over '10 year rule'
12:01, 09 Jul 2025Updated 12:01, 09 Jul 2025 Millions of Brits will be heading off to Spain this year, drawn by the allure of balmy temperatures and pristine coastlines. Nevertheless, a travel guru is cautioning UK holidaymakers against making a...
Max Verstappen and Red Bull embark on new era in Formula One
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS – Max Verstappen and Red Bull seek a successful reset of their season as they launch a new era at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, their first without Christian Horner in charge. As Formula One resumes after a mini break,...

7 unique dog breeds without tails
Did you know that some dog breeds are naturally born without tails or have such tiny ones they’re barely noticeable? While tail wagging is often seen as a universal dog trait, certain tailless dog breeds defy the norm, either due to natural...

Belgian Special Forces Attend iWaterman Course
JULY 1, 2025 – Belgian special forces service members attended Tactical Watercraft Rescue (TWR) training hosted by the iWaterman organization, a specialized water rescue group with a curriculum typically taught in three weeks that is condensed...
Mercedes aiming to keep George Russell and Kimi Antonelli next season
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS – George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are Mercedes’ first choice for next season, team boss Toto Wolff said in comments appearing to rule out an immediate move for Red Bull’s four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen. The...

Experience the thrill of the Belgian Grand Prix in luxury with City Winners
Wednesday 09 July 2025 2:39 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email For Formula 1 fans, the chance to attend a Grand Prix weekend is nothing short of a dream...

Western Nations Say Gaza War ‘Must End Now’
Britain and 27 Western allies, including Australia, Canada, France, and Italy, said in a joint statement that the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza “must end now,” arguing civilians’ suffering has “reached new depths.” The statement — which also denounced...

Americans And Canadians Will Soon Pay Triple To Visit Europe As EU Confirms Fee Rise For New Entry Requirement
After this summer, traveling to countries in the European Union (EU) is about to get more complicated and expensive for those in the U.S. and Canada. Just as the United States government plans to double its ESTA fee for international travelers...

Map reveals where wildfires are spreading across Europe ahead of summer holidays
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Hot summer weather is spreading wildfires across Europe after a blaze reached France’s second-largest city and left 110 injured....

Medic leaves job, sells home and buys campervan to travel world
A former GP who felt the stress of the job after the pandemic was “going to kill (him)” has sold his home and belongings to buy a campervan and travel the world instead. Gary Grant, 47, was living alone in a rental property in Lytham St Annes,...

"As the holidays approach, families are prioritizing their spending"
Trading is quiet at the moment. "Last week it was too hot, so you immediately noticed things slowing down a bit. Now that temperatures have dropped again, you can see that everyone is gradually slipping into holiday mode. It's the same around this...

OVERTOURISM IN BARCELONA: NUMBER OF TOURISTS EXCEEDS VISITORS TO BRAZIL AND AUSTRALIA COMBINED
Barcelona's popularity as a destination has surged, welcoming an impressive 15 million tourists in 2024. To put that in perspective, this figure is about ten times the city's resident population of roughly 1.5 million. It's perhaps no surprise...

A £3.50 Splash Park, Giant Beach And Fairground Is Popping Up At The Trafford Centre For The Holidays – Alongside New Summer Activity Zone
Credit: Supplied The summer holidays are right around the corner and luckily Manchester’s biggest shopping centre has just the thing to keep the kids entertained. The Trafford Centre is bringing back its giant beach, splash park and fair this...

The popular European countries where Blue Badges could be recognised for parking
If heading to the likes of Portugal or Croatia soon, your Blue Badge could make parking that little bit easier when heading out to explore. However, GOV.UK advises that before visiting a country, you should always check whether it recognises the...
TITLE BACK ON AS RED BULL REGROUPS UNDER MEKIES
JULY 24, 2025 Laurent Mekies, Emilio Romagna GP 2025 © Red Bull With McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris sitting 69 and 61 points ahead of Verstappen respectively, Helmut Marko had previously sounded resigned. But ahead of this weekend's...