England's roadmap for easing out of lockdown has provided some hope for holidaymakers, with most holiday parks set to reopen from April 12 and hotels from May 17. Travel firms have already seen surges in bookings, not to mention that there are seaside towns already proving popular with Brits after a summer getaway on the coast. The good news is that there are deals to be found for those who do want to book ahead, including to popular destinations across Cornwall and Devon, as well as cities from Blackpool to Brighton. To give you a helping hand we've rounded up some of the top deals you can currently book - as well as extra tips on where to find more bargains. Of course there's no guarantee that restrictions won't be in place - ultimately the choice to book now is up to you. (Always check the T&Cs before booking for full information on what happens if you can't go on your holiday for Covid-related reasons). Best deals for cheap UK seaside holidays Blackpool from … [Read more...] about Cheap UK seaside holiday deals for summer including prices from £11pp a night
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Bournemouth Beach tops list of UK’s top 50 beaches according to Brits
Millions of Brits think UK beaches are among the best in the world - with Bournemouth beach in Dorset voted the nation’s number one. The survey of 2,000 adults saw three Cornish beaches named in the top 10, including St Ives, Bude and Newquay - with the possibility of summer staycations on everyone’s mind for 2021. Devon is home to seven beaches featuring in the top 50, with Woolacombe, Dawlish and Torquay popular sights. Other popular beaches include Blackpool, Whitby and Brighton. It also emerged 75% consider the beach or sea to be an iconic British landscape, and a third reckon holidays to the UK’s seaside are underrated. Sarah Young, head of marine policy at WWF-UK which commissioned the research in partnership with Sky Ocean Rescue, said: "While we wait for travel restrictions to be lifted, there are a number of things we can be doing at home to protect our beautiful coastlines and ensure staycations can be enjoyed for years to come. "Over the months ahead, Sky Ocean … [Read more...] about Bournemouth Beach tops list of UK’s top 50 beaches according to Brits
Meghan and Harry interview LIVE: Updates as bombshell tell-all is broadcast in UK
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now The bombshell interview of Meghan and Harry by Oprah Winfrey is airing in the UK this evening. In the interview Meghan sensationally claims an unnamed royal was worried about Archie's skin colour before he was born - and said she was offered no support when she felt suicidal. The Duchess of Sussex made a series of allegations as she and Prince Harry's bombshell spoke to their friend and TV chat show legend Oprah - saying there were concerns within the institution about the colour of her son's skin . Meghan told the host that life in the family had taken a devastating toll on her mental health, stating: "I just didn't want to be alive anymore." Asked whether there were concerns that her child would be ''too brown'' and that would be a problem, Meghan said: "If that is the assumption you are making, that is a pretty safe one." … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview LIVE: Updates as bombshell tell-all is broadcast in UK
Meghan and Harry interview: Palace silent and public divided after couple’s bombshell Oprah discussion airs in UK
Buckingham Palace remains silent almost 24 hours after Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey aired in the US - with the British public divided on the couple's explosive claims following its first UK broadcast. While the world waits for a response from the Royal Family, celebrities and a number of charities have been expressing their support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex over their comments - notably surrounding Meghan 's openness about how her mental health was impacted by her time as a working royal. Meghan revealed she had suicidal thoughts during her time in the family. The duchess claimed she asked to go somewhere for help, but a senior person in the institution told her it would not look good. Revelations from the Oprah interview The duchess also claimed - to Oprah's apparent disbelief - that an unnamed member of the royal household had "concerns" about the skin colour of the couple's son Archie before he was born. … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview: Palace silent and public divided after couple’s bombshell Oprah discussion airs in UK
Girl, 10, tasered by police in London after ‘threatening woman with hammer and garden shears’
A 10-year-old girl was tasered by police in London following reports she was threatening a woman with weapons. The Metropolitan Police has revealed details of the incident in January after a complaint was passed to the police watchdog. The force told Sky News it was called to a property in southwest London after receiving reports that a girl was "threatening a woman with garden shears and a hammer". A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene and entered the property. A police Taser was discharged. "The girl was uninjured but taken to hospital as a precaution." Advertisement The Met Police said it carried out a review of the incident and "no misconduct was identified". A formal complaint was received on 27 February and a voluntary referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), a spokesman added. More from London Sarah Everard: Hat found in search for missing 33-year-old as uncle says her phone … [Read more...] about Girl, 10, tasered by police in London after ‘threatening woman with hammer and garden shears’