British travellers are urged to follow the advice of local authorities The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel update for Turkey after Istanbul was rocked by a series of tremors, including a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday. The epicentre was some 25 miles south-west of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara and had a depth of about six miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.3. The disaster and emergency management agency urged residents to stay away from buildings....

Urgent travel warning issued to UK tourists in Turkey after Istanbul earthquake The Foreign Office updated its 'Warnings and Insurance' page today (April 23) following news of the earthquake The Foreign Office has issued an urgent statement to UK tourists in Turkey following a 6.2-magnitude earthquake. In the announcement, the government body for travel stated that the earthquakes may still impact areas all over the region, urging travellers to stay updated with the local authorities and media. The FCDO said: "Strong earthquakes may continue to affect the region and it...

A huge earthquake has struck a popular tourist destination for Brits as "terrified" locals were seen fleeing for safety. The magnitude 6.2 tremor has shaken Istanbul, Turkey’s emergency management agency confirmed. Buildings shook and tourists and locals alike were seen visibly distressed by the quake in alarming footage posted online. A news anchor could be seen looking frightened as the studio of CNN Turkey rocked live on air during the earthquake. One local said the "terrifying" quake has triggered a number of aftershocks, writing on X: "It was the strongest...

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted. A giant 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit a tourist-packed city in Turkey, causing buildings to shake. The quake struck near Istanbul, centred in the Sea of Marmara. According to Turkey's emergency management agency, the epicentre was just off the Silivri, a coastal area known for its seismic activity. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2...

Istanbul rocked by 6.2 earthquake but no immediate reports of injuries So far three earthquakes, including one of a 6.2 magnitude, have been reported by authorities Istanebul has been shaken by several earthquakes including one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 Turkey's emergency management agency says. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. According to the United States Geological Survey the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2 and a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was some 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Istanbul in the...

Angellica Bell has tearfully addressed her shock axe from the Martin Lewis Money Show Live on Celebrity Big Brother. Last night, the 49-year-old presenter broke down in the Diary Room before being booted out of the house with Ella Rae Wise and Patsy Palmer in an eviction bloodbath. Angellica revealed it took her a ‘long time’ to recover after her abrupt departure on The Martin Lewis Money Show Live in 2023, with reports claiming she had been ‘sacked’ with ‘no warning.’ ITV bosses later insisted its relationship with Angellica remained...

Celebrity Big Brother star, Angellica Bell, was in tears last night as she discussed her shock exit from The Martin Lewis Money Show, which she had hosted for 6 years ITV insisted there was no bad blood between Angellica Bell, and Martin Lewis - despite the Celebrity Big Brother star suddenly leaving the Martin Lewis Money show after six years at the helm in 2023. Angellica, 49, who was evicted from CBB last night, broke down in the star-studded house as she recalled the tough time she'd had following her...

Celebrity Big Brother's Angellica Bell in tears as she speaks out on abrupt Martin Lewis show exit The presenter dicussed leaving The Martin Lewis Money Show back in 2023 for the first time Angellica Bell was seen in tears ahead of her Celebrity Big Brother exit as she told how she has "found myself again" after her abrupt exit from Martin Lewis' money show. During Tuesday night's (April 22) episode of the ITV reality show, the presenter dicussed leaving The Martin Lewis Money Show back in 2023. She was seen...

Carlos Santana has been hospitalised in Texas following a preshow medical emergency that forced him to cancel a performance. The 77-year-old guitarist has been forced to postpone a gig at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday night after suffering a medical episode while preparing for the show. His manager Michael Vrionis later released a statement: ‘It is with profound disappointment that I have to inform you all that tonight’s show in San Antonio has been postponed. Mr. Santana was at the venue (Majestic Theatre) preparing for tonight’s...

Judge shoots his wife dead after they argued at home watching Breaking Bad Jeffrey Ferguson, who is a court judge, murdered Sheryl in their home in Anaheim, California, and then had the gall to claim the shooting was merely an accident A judge has been convicted of murder after shooting his wife while the couple argued and watched television at home. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, admitted gunning Sheryl, 65, but insisted it was an accident. A court heard the couple had a row about family finances when they were having dinner...