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Best French exports Brits love include croissants, baguettes and cheese
A poll of 2,000 adults found croissants, baguettes and cheese are among the best French exports, as the nation's culture, cuisine and fashion are among the things Brits admire most
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Expert shares essential car checks people must do when driving in a heatwave
Many Brits will be scrambling to book last minute getaways to make the most of the sunshine amid the heatwave warning for the UK. However, for those planning a road trip or long car journey, it is important to make some car checks before you do so
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Terminally ill cancer mum adopts boy as she refuses to give up on life
Roisin Pelan, who was given just three years to live in January 2018, is making the most of her time left
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Roman Kemp speaks out on 'getting stick' for saying dad Martin Kemp is 'lonely'
The One Show host and former Capital FM DJ Roman Kemp has spoken out about his controversial claims that his famous dad, Martin Kemp, 'does not have one friend'
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People baffled over mysterious spray-painted markings on pavement outside homes
People have been left scratching their heads after noticing unusual road markings on the pavements around their neighbourhoods - as some fear it's a secret code for burglars
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'New dad Olly Murs should up his game at home, not run off to watch the Euros'
Olly Murs missed his first Father's Day with his baby daughter, watching the footie with Mark Wright instead. And Polly Hudson thinks he's made a big mistake, one that a woman wouldn't be allowed to live down
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Suitcase rule could see drivers hit with £300 fine for common mistake
Holidaymakers are being warned they could face a hefty fine for making a common suitcase mistake especially when it comes to packing up their cars ahead of their road trip
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England fans would be willing to drive across Europe for just one Euro 2024 game
A poll of 1,000 football fans revealed a quarter would be willing to drop everything to be in the German capital for the final, which takes place on July 6
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Warning for Brits heading to Spain and Greece over duration booking mistake
UK holidaymakers are being warned over the duration of their trips this summer as spending 14 days in popular European destinations could be a costly mistake
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'I visited the US town that's more magnificent than the Grand Canyon'
Chris Granet takes a road trip north from the state capital onto the Colorado Plateau to witness some of the most breathtaking landscapes that can be found anywhere in the world
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Jill Scott's reason for 4-year wedding delay and odd thing strangers always say
Sky's A League of Their Own Lioness Jill Scott has revealed what life is like after winning the Euros and I'm a Celeb - and the real reason behind her four year-wedding delay
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'I took on the 'UK's most beautiful drive' to see if it lived up to the hype'
The UK's most beautiful road trip destination has been revealed so we sent one reporter to check it out and see if it's worth the hype ahead of the summer
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Motorists warned about mistake when packing car could result in £1,000 fine
Drivers have been warned that overloading their cars with belongings could result in a £1,000 fine. Here's everything you need to know to avoid the penalties
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Banish travel sickness in minutes with pharmacist's delicious 5p trick
Leading pharmacist Abbas Kanani has shared some ways you can banish travel sickness while in the car - and the tasty and natural remedy will only cost 5p to rustle up
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Spain holiday warning for Brits after 79,000 people hit with £514 fines
A single traffic camera has issued 79,000 fines to motorists and drivers in the European country, with UK tourists warned to expect fines from their trip
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Taking a trip to Irish golf heaven and teeing off on its best new course
Nic Brook tees up for some top golf on Antrim and Donegal’s best courses, staying in Bushmills Inn Hotel, a few miles along the Causeway Coast from Royal Portrush, the only club outside England and Scotland ever to have hosted The Open
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'I flew over 11 hours for a first date - but it was a complete disaster'
Kayleigh Castle decided to jump on a plane and travel 5,000 miles in the hope of falling in love - but it sadly didn't end how she anticipated as she realised the pair weren't as compatible as she thought
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Kate Abdo addresses Jamie Carragher comment and says Liverpool icon apologised
Kate Abdo has tackled the elephant in the room by addressing Jamie Carragher's ill-advised joke about her relationship with partner Malik Scott on Wednesday night
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Stacey Solomon is hunting the Loch Ness Monster with five children and a caravan
Stacey Solomon is travelling around Scotland with her family after her husband splashed out on a £60,000 new motor as a surprise. She shared photos of their road trip on Instagram
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I go off in search of the perfect UK driving roads - in the perfect car
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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I take a 'meal drink' on a road trip to see if it can save me a lunch stop
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield skips lunch on a busy day to test out the claims made by popular meal-drink maker yfood
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Traveller shares 'life hack' to find best bathrooms on road trips
When travelling it can be a lottery full of pitfalls as to where is the best place to go to find clean and hygienic toilet facilities, but one social-media user has revealed what he thinks are the best bet
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'Ugly and lurid' road markings appear in town overnight - and locals are fuming
The fluorescent paintwork has been laid down at nine junctions in Herne Bay in Kent to warn motorists they are entering a new 20mph zone - but many people are unimpressed
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'Venice of the Cotswolds' is one of UK's most romantic destinations
Known as the 'Venice of The Cotswolds', Bourton-on-the-Water is a beautiful spot that is home to the Model Railway Exhibition and Cotswold Perfumery, while being close to other lovely villages including Castle Combes
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Metal will freeze to your face on one of 10 dangerous roads in world
They may be scenic, yet the most dangerous roads in the world have been revealed for drivers keen on a bit of excitement. But many of the routes are responsible for a high number of deaths