Milo Boyd

British families travelling to or from the EU are warned that children under 12 must undergo a facial scan under the Entry-Exit System, although they are exempt from fingerprinting. The additional checks may lengthen queues, and travellers are advised to arrive earlier. The rollout has been criticised for inadequate staffing, kiosks and system readiness, with reported cases of passengers missing flights and incurring substantial costs, including at airports such as Alicante and Milan.

Traeth Llanddwyn on Anglesey was named the best beach in Wales and the UK by Time Out, surpassing well‑known competitors like Rhossili, Barafundle and Broad Haven. The beach is praised for its long stretch of sand, views of Eryri, forest access and nearby tidal island with historic sites. Increased publicity has intensified longstanding concerns among Newborough residents about overcrowding and illegal parking, with car parks often full early and traffic management measures failing to resolve peak‑season disruption.

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A fire near Rotterdam Central station caused major power failures and severely disrupted Eurostar services between London and Amsterdam, prompting the UK Foreign Office to issue a travel warning. Trains are expected to face delays and avoid Rotterdam until at least July 6, with limited seat availability and significantly longer journey times. Passengers reported travel chaos, with some resorting to ferries or buses. The Foreign Office also recently updated guidance for travel to Greece, warning of a heightened terrorist threat following recent attacks involving explosive devices.