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The 12 best Christmas markets in the UK have been revealed by The Independent - see which ones made the list.

Top-rated hotels within walking distance of the UK's best Christmas markets

Natalie says she is now facing a potential criminal conviction and a £1,000 fine despite claiming she never received a letter about the fine in the first place

Natalie says she is now facing a potential criminal conviction and a £1,000 fine despite claiming she never received a letter about the fine in the first place

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Mum's half-term holiday warning as she faces criminal record

Lisa Johnson had taken her 10-year-old son Harrison Johnson and his school friend to Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayrshire

Lisa Johnson had taken her 10-year-old son Harrison Johnson and his school friend to Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayrshire

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Haven holiday horror as mum and son left 'traumatised' by flooded apartment

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

Ruby Crossley had flown out to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt with her daughter Paisley Crossley

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Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

Worcester and a few other place names in Worcestershire were highlighted by readers

Worcester and a few other place names in Worcestershire were highlighted by readers

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Worcester News readers reveal most mispronounced place names

JOURNEY'S START: Bourton-on-the-Water is famed for its beautiful high street

JOURNEY'S START: Bourton-on-the-Water is famed for its beautiful high street

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One of UK's most best road trips is just a short travel from Worcester

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

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easyJet apologises as holidaymaker slams 'smug' easyJet staff for extra charge

Yellow and amber weather warnings were in place for parts of Valencia

Yellow and amber weather warnings were in place for parts of Valencia

Foreign Office warns Brits about travelling to Spain under new guidance

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Discover Falkland, the stand-in for Inverness in this Outlander set tour by Expedia

Discover Falkland, the stand-in for Inverness in this Outlander set tour by Expedia

Calling all Bridgerton and Game of Thrones fans - take a look at these set tours

InsureMyTrip.ca has given five tips to Christmas holidaymakers

InsureMyTrip.ca has given five tips to Christmas holidaymakers

Travel experts share tips for planning stress-free Christmas getaway

Kennedy Langley, a family law expert at Worcester-based mfg Solicitors, has warned parents to seek legal advice before travelling abroad with their children this half-term

Kennedy Langley, a family law expert at Worcester-based mfg Solicitors, has warned parents to seek legal advice before travelling abroad with their children this half-term

Separated parents warned to seek legal advice over taking children abroad

Holidaymakers and Jet2 staff can be seen staring in shock at the passenger's actions just inches from flight attendants' faces

Holidaymakers and Jet2 staff can be seen staring in shock at the passenger's actions just inches from flight attendants' faces

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Holidaymakers and staff stunned by passenger's mid-air antics

Fancy a spooky road trip? Here are some of the haunted spots in the West Midlands

Fancy a spooky road trip? Here are some of the haunted spots in the West Midlands

Take a spooky road trip to haunted locations in the West Midlands this Halloween

This is why Birmingham Airport was evacuated today

This is why Birmingham Airport was evacuated today

Birmingham Airport

Why was Birmingham Airport closed today?

The final cut off for next day delivery parcels is 11am on Saturday, December 21

The final cut off for next day delivery parcels is 11am on Saturday, December 21

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Evri final posting date for Christmas presents revealed

Worcester trailed behind only Edinburgh as the most difficult place name to pronounce on the planet

Worcester trailed behind only Edinburgh as the most difficult place name to pronounce on the planet

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Worcester named second most difficult place name to pronounce in the world

Michael O'Leary has said that a rise in APD would cause Ryanair to cut capacity

Michael O'Leary has said that a rise in APD would cause Ryanair to cut capacity

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Ryanair threatens to axe hundreds of flights if aviation tax is raised

Several long-haul routes from BA have been cancelled due to the delays in the delivery of parts from Rolls-Royce

Several long-haul routes from BA have been cancelled due to the delays in the delivery of parts from Rolls-Royce

British Airways

British Airways cancels hundreds of long-haul flights due to Rolls-Royce delays

Three hotels in Broadway have been recognised and voted for by Conde Nast Traveller's readers in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards

Three hotels in Broadway have been recognised and voted for by Conde Nast Traveller's readers in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards

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See the 3 Worcestershire hotels among the UK's best outside of London

The Three Counties Showground will host the 2024/25 Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards in March

The Three Counties Showground will host the 2024/25 Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards in March

Venue and sponsor revealed for 2024/25 Worcestershire tourism awards

Beatrice was rushed to hospital with 20 per cent burns across her body, with doctors concerned the inflammation around her neck could lead to breathing problems

Beatrice was rushed to hospital with 20 per cent burns across her body, with doctors concerned the inflammation around her neck could lead to breathing problems

Holidaymaker's insurance warning as she is refused pay out after horrific burns

The grandma-of-11 claims a 'young and attractive' woman avoided a Ryanair fee despite her case being almost identical

The grandma-of-11 claims a 'young and attractive' woman avoided a Ryanair fee despite her case being almost identical

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Mum claims Ryanair singled her out for charge but let off 'better looking' passengers

To be able to sign your passport, your neighbour must follow the rules

To be able to sign your passport, your neighbour must follow the rules

Can a neighbour countersign your passport? Rules to follow

An area of the world you will never likely stumble across again with a fascinating history to back it up.

An area of the world you will never likely stumble across again with a fascinating history to back it up.

Is Rhodes' Old Town a tourist trap or medieval paradise? My experience

Broadway's Lygon Arms Hotel has been praised by the AA Awards inspector

Broadway's Lygon Arms Hotel has been praised by the AA Awards inspector

'Quintessential' Worcestershire hotel earns 4 Red Stars at AA Hospitality Awards

Broadway Tower is a favourite of tourist visitors in Worcestershire

Broadway Tower is a favourite of tourist visitors in Worcestershire

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Worcestershire sees 31 per cent rise in visitor spending

It is understood the Home Office will not be imposing sanctions on anyone who does not switch over

It is understood the Home Office will not be imposing sanctions on anyone who does not switch over

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Warning to 'millions' with paper visas as documents soon to be ‘no longer valid’

Have you stayed at Hampton Manor?

Have you stayed at Hampton Manor?

Hotel near Worcester that's 'like a wonderful secret' among the world's best

A 'traumatised' mum claims they were given barely any food or water - only a 'rotten tomato and an egg' that was 'kicked at them'

A 'traumatised' mum claims they were given barely any food or water - only a 'rotten tomato and an egg' that was 'kicked at them'

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Traumatised mum's passport warning as family 'held like criminals' on £6,000 trip

Would you like to visit Croatia?

Would you like to visit Croatia?

Birmingham Airport

Jet2 adds more Birmingham Airport flights to Pula and the Istrian Coast

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added flights and holiday packages from Birmingham Airport to Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added flights and holiday packages from Birmingham Airport to Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy

Birmingham Airport

Jet2 adds flights to Amalfi Coast for summer 2025 from Birmingham Airport

The Tawny Hotel is among the best places to stay near Alton Towers, according to The Telegraph

The Tawny Hotel is among the best places to stay near Alton Towers, according to The Telegraph

Best hotels you can stay at before enjoying a thrilling day at Alton Towers

Free one-to-one consultancy will be offered to tourism companies

Free one-to-one consultancy will be offered to tourism companies

Worcestershire County Council

Free business consultancy launched for tourism businesses

West Midlands holidaymakers appear to enjoy some home comforts while holidaying

West Midlands holidaymakers appear to enjoy some home comforts while holidaying

British pubs are a holiday tradition for West Midlands tourists

Ryanair bosses have called for a two-drink airport limit to curb in-flight violence.

Ryanair bosses have called for a two-drink airport limit to curb in-flight violence.

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Airline bosses call for airport alcohol limit to curb in-flight violence

An average of 13 days of annual leave are taken by small business owners

An average of 13 days of annual leave are taken by small business owners

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Fifth of small business owners have taken no holiday this year

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

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Animal behaviourist shares top 5 tips for leaving your dog to go on holiday

PRAISE: Many who live in Worcester say it is great place to be

PRAISE: Many who live in Worcester say it is great place to be

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What is it like to live in Worcester? Readers share their opinions on city life

The Foreign Office issues advice for holidaymakers to help them choose their next travel destination

The Foreign Office issues advice for holidaymakers to help them choose their next travel destination

Foreign Office reveals all the countries UK holidaymakers should avoid

Most ETIAS applications will take around a few minutes to be approved

Most ETIAS applications will take around a few minutes to be approved

UK holidaymakers to face €7 visa waiver if travelling to the EU next summer

Fines have risen from £60 to £80 for anyone that takes their children out of school without permission during term time

Fines have risen from £60 to £80 for anyone that takes their children out of school without permission during term time

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Worcester News readers react to increased fines for term time absences

Worcester Cathedral has been nominated for two Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards, with its Christmas Tree Festival nominated for Festival & Event of the Year

Worcester Cathedral has been nominated for two Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards, with its Christmas Tree Festival nominated for Festival & Event of the Year

Worcester Cathedral in running for two county tourism awards

TRAVEL: Morgan Jenkins from Warndon is trying to visit every state in America in one trip.

TRAVEL: Morgan Jenkins from Warndon is trying to visit every state in America in one trip.

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'No regrets': Warndon man attempting to visit every state in America in one trip

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits travelling to Vietnam.

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits travelling to Vietnam.

Foreign Office issues warning as Brits face 'exit bans' and having passport seized

If you have one of two names you could get a free flight from Vueling to Buñol in Spain

If you have one of two names you could get a free flight from Vueling to Buñol in Spain

Airline offers free flights to Spanish hotspot if you have one of these 2 names

If you're travelling to Spain you should check the passport rules

If you're travelling to Spain you should check the passport rules

How much time do you need left on your UK passport to travel to Spain?

One lucky visitor could win a trip to Morocco courtesy of ArrangeMY escape's Waddle of Worcester penguin, 'Penguin on Holiday'

One lucky visitor could win a trip to Morocco courtesy of ArrangeMY escape's Waddle of Worcester penguin, 'Penguin on Holiday'

Great Waddle of Worcester

Win a trip to Morocco at the Waddle of Worcester

There are a number of countries that do not require 3 months of passport validity for travel

There are a number of countries that do not require 3 months of passport validity for travel

These are the countries that do not require 3 months on UK passport for travel

Jet2.com has added more flights to Bodrum in Turkey from Birmingham Airport

Jet2.com has added more flights to Bodrum in Turkey from Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport

Jet2 adds more Birmingham flights to 'celebrity hotspot' on the Turkish riviera

Have you registered for the 'All You Can Fly' membership yet?

Have you registered for the 'All You Can Fly' membership yet?

Wizz Air launches new 'unlimited flight' membership for under £500 per year

Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services have helped bring the blazes near Athens under control

Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services have helped bring the blazes near Athens under control

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Is it safe to travel to Greece? The latest advice after wildfires in Athens

The new data was collected between June and July

The new data was collected between June and July

95 per cent of tourists plan to return to Worcestershire, survey reveals

Going to Europe? Find out how EU travel works for Brits and whether you need to get your passport stamped.

Going to Europe? Find out how EU travel works for Brits and whether you need to get your passport stamped.

Do British passports get stamped in Europe? How EU travel works for Brits