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SIMON ROWELL ON MID-OCEAN SQUALLS

Just before Christmas, a bitter wind blew in. Ice and snow descended, first in Scotland and then, on Boxing Day, across the rest of the UK. Before it could melt or the new year arrive, a second blizza

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Travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf states have been left stranded by flight cancellations after war broke out. If you are stuck in a situation of this kind, the first thing yo

In December 2025, Storm Bram battered Britain, bringing 90mph winds and severe flooding. The River Ouse swept through the historic city of York, and water spewed out of culverts and submerged streets

Shipping fever is a serious travel-related risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains what it is, and why prompt recognition of cases is crucial