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Netherlands Travel Advisory: Officials caution tourists, ‘underlying threat’ of terrorism

As covered by gov.uk, “There have been several robberies and express kidnappings on or around the motorway connecting Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, Dunkirk and the Channel Ports…There is an underlying threat from terrorism…Everybody over the age of 14 is required to show a valid identity document on request.” Read Article

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U.K. Health Alert: Measles outbreak in Wales worsens, over 1,100 confirmed cases

As reported by walesonline.co.uk, “The number of cases of measles in one of the biggest outbreaks seen in the UK in more than 20 years, has now topped 1,000, officials have confirmed. Public Health Wales said there had now been 1,011 cases of the potentially fatal disease since the outbreak, centred in the ABMU, Powys […]

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United Kingdom: Canadian tourist found after missing in Canterbury high country

As reported by www.stuff.co.nz, “A Canadian tourist reported missing in South Canterbury high country has been found. A search and rescue operation was launched for 26-year-old Stephen Procter this morning after he had not been heard from since Thursday. Inspector Dave Gaskin, of Timaru, said the man was walking the Te Araroa trail alone but […]

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Ecuador: Missing elderly British tourist found dead in Galapagos

As covered by hispanicallyspeakingnews.com, “A missing UK tourist, Thomas Berman, has been found dead on the Santa Cruz island, one of the Galapagos Islands, which is a part of the Galapagos National Park. The 78-year-old man was reported missing on Saturday when his Ecuador tour guide noted Berman did not meet his group for a […]

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U.K. Travel Health: Measles outbreak still plaguing Wales, 56 new cases in 2 days

As reported by guardian.co.uk, “Measles cases in south Wales have jumped by 56 in two days as experts warn the outbreak shows no sign of ending. The headline total has reached 942 cases in the greater Swansea area with the 10-18 age group worst hit. The latest figures come a week after the death of […]

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Travel Health Wales: Measels outbreak still spreading, 886 confirmed cases

As covered by walesonline.co.uk, “The number of measles cases is expected to rise in Wales again tomorrow as English health officials put plans in place to deal with the threat of a similar outbreak. The latest figures on the measles outbreak are due to be released at lunchtime and are expected to go beyond the […]

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Spain: British tourist on vacation found dead in Lanzarote Sea

As covered by huffingtonpost.co.uk, “A Briton has died after getting into difficulties in the sea off the Canary Islands. Steve Potter was spotted face down in the water after leaving friends on the beach to go for a swim on the holiday island of Lanzarote. He was seen to be in trouble and dragged out […]

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Scotland: Another tourist injured by hidden tram blockade, locals urge for its removal

According to scotsman.com, “A TOURIST has been knocked down at an accident “blackspot” tram diversion – just weeks after another visitor was killed at the same place. The man suffered leg injuries after a bus snared crash barriers while weaving through a diversion through Palmerston Place which then clipped the 43-year-old. The blow sent him […]

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Wales Travel Health: Measles outbreak still spreading, number of cases now at 765

As reported by walesonline.co.uk, “Measles has been recorded to every health board in Wales, with the number of cases now reaching 765, Public Health Wales has announced. The body is urging parents to act quickly to vaccinate their children against the disease following the increase. An extra 72 cases of measles have been reported to […]

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London: Criminal gangs selling counterfeit products at Eastgate market

As reported by Skegnessstandard.co.uk Coastal bargain hunters have been warned to beware of criminal gangs selling counterfeit goods at Eastgate Market in Ingoldmells. Lincolnshire Trading Standards says dodgy smelling perfumes, unwatchable DVDs and lead poisoning, are just some of the things shoppers can expect if they buy fake goods at a market. Read Article

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