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Villagers living in terror of an intimidating traveller gang are demanding trench fortifications to block the return of the ‘unbearable’ group. They are calling for the ‘Stone Age’ defences to stop a repeat of the aggressive and antisocial behaviour that shattered the tranquillity of their small West Yorkshire community when around 30 vehicles set up an … Read more
The former bare-knuckle boxer’s funeral cortege brought the city’s traffic to a standstill as hundreds of people gathered to say goodbye to him. Willy Collins, dubbed ‘the King of Sheffield’ was carried from outside the Old Ball pub in Darnall, past Pitsmoor, where he grew up, and through Sheffield’s streets in a gold coffin before a … Read more
The teenager who murdered teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck has been unmasked as a traveller named after boxing sensation Rocky Marciano. The 17-year-old strangled the 47-year-old mother-of-two, who was found wrapped in two plastic bags at the back of a cemetery in August 24 last year. The discovery of her body, by a dog walker, was made … Read more
Life on the road: Young girls smoke cigarettes while others get glammed-up in striking images of Irish traveller children for new book about the prejudices they face The pictures were taken by professional US-based photographer Jamie Johnson over the course of five years Johnson was given unprecedented access to photograph the notoriously private Irish traveller … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week he answers queries on river cruises, Covid-19 certifcates, renewing passports and more. Q. I had a French river cruise booked with Great Rail Journeys (GRJ) and was told the company was making decisions on whether or not trips would happen approximately 30 … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves. Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more
From passport applications to holiday refunds, we can help: The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:50 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 10:50 BST, 18 July 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week issues tackled include holiday refunds, passport applications and booking hotels in … Read more
Kent police raise ‘Gipsy and Roma Traveller’ flag ‘to show their continued support for diverse communities’ Officer and staff flew flag to recognise Gipsy contribution to police force But picture post backfired badly with over a thousand complaints online Some branded it a joke while one questioned when it was ‘crime-fighting day’ Gipsy Roma Traveller … Read more
An affluent community is raising £100,000 to buy a patch of bulldozed farmland for fear of it becoming a traveller site in the shadow of Windsor Castle and Eton College. Villagers in leafy Eton Wick, Berkshire, were spooked when a digger began churning up Crown Farm ahead of its auction this week. Police and council … Read more
Insurance issues for a trip to India and claiming money back from a collapsed firm: The Holiday Guru tackles YOUR travel problems By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 12:07 BST, 5 June 2020 | Updated: 12:09 BST, 5 June 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week issues tackled include … Read more