Police close road for packed traveller funeral as 200 mourners pay respects to tree surgeon

Up to 200 mourners today amassed outside a church to attend a traveller funeral as families paid their respects to a tree surgeon who was crushed to death by heavy machinery in a tragic work accident. Witnesses described mass drinking, with even children reportedly spotted carrying boxes of Stella Artois, at the funeral of Daniel … Read more

Irish traveller, 20, reveals she isn’t allowed to go on holiday until she is married

An Irish traveller has revealed she isn’t allowed to go on holiday until she is married and said most women in her community don’t ever get a job in a series of revealing TikTok videos about her lifestyle. Caitlin, 20, who lives in a caravan near Hertfordshire, has garnered 114k followers after sharing clips about life … Read more

Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s neighbours stop traveller site being built

Plans to turn land near to Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s £20 million mansion in Cheshire into a traveller site have been blocked by neighbours of the famous family. The Sun reports that a petition by locals racked up more than 1,000 signatures to stop the proposed site, which was being converted from disused farmland. The land sits … Read more

Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s’ neighbours win battle to block a traveller site being built

Plans to turn land near to Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s £20 million mansion in Cheshire into a traveller site have been blocked by neighbours of the famous family. The Sun reports that a petition by locals racked up more than 1,000 signatures to stop the proposed site, which was being converted from disused farmland. The land sits … Read more

The most ‘exceptional hotels’ for 2021 revealed by Condé Nast Traveller, from Beverly Hills to Bali

When it comes to booking a hotel, don’t settle for bronze or silver – go for gold every time. And don’t waste time hunting around for top properties on the internet, simply consult  Condé Nast Traveller’s Gold List 2021.   The guide pinpoints ‘classic and exceptional’ hotels from around the world and ‘provides inspiration and authoritative … Read more

Italy becomes fourth country to spot mutated Covid virus in British traveller

Italy has detected a patient infected with the mutated strain of coronavirus that emerged in Britain, becoming the fifth country outside the UK to report a case. The Italian patient flew from the UK to Rome in the last few days with his partner, who did not test positive, Italy’s health ministry said. The pair … Read more

Visiting Chile? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers advice on entry requirements to Chile as well as securing refunds from airlines and chalet companies. Q. I heard that Chile has recently joined the travel corridor list and I am thinking of going on a trip there soon. Are … Read more

Police and RSPCA raid suspected puppy farm on Sussex traveller site before ‘rescuing dogs’

Police and RSPCA raid suspected puppy farm on Sussex traveller site before ‘rescuing dogs’ It is understood that puppies and dogs were removed from the site this morning The traveller site is operated by the Brighton and Hove City Council Puppy farms have been illegal since ‘Lucy’s Law’ came into force in Spring 2020   By … Read more

Can we visit Sri Lanka? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries 

We’re due to pay £27,000 for a January Sri Lanka trip – but can we visit? The Holiday Guru answers coronavirus-related traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 09:08 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 09:08 GMT, 3 November 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week, he offers … Read more

Will any ski slopes open? The Holiday Guru solves coronavirus-related traveller queries

The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week his advice is directed at issues around ski holidays, Covid-testing for international travel and flight refunds.  Q. Is there anywhere you would recommend for a ski holiday this year? Or do you think I should give up on the idea given the … Read more