3 h. ago 10 lost rides and attractions at Camelot theme park we still miss today

From the Tower of Terror to Knightmare and Excalibur 2 - a trip to Camelot was a big part of any summer holiday for kids from Greater Manchester

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8 h. ago France’s eight weeks of summer holidays, or England's six? I’ve done both and know which one I prefer | Gillian Harvey

With vacations of up to 14 weeks on the continent, education can suffer – although on the plus side childcare and holidays are much more affordableRemember the summer holidays of your childhood – the seemingly endless, sunny days many of us look back on fondly? Those six “precious” weeks look very different when you’re a parent. Having to feed, entertain, look after and fund your offspring during the extended break can sometimes make the summer seem endless for all the wrong reasons.Parents in England where, as in Scotland and Wales, the school summer break is six weeks, have complained that this is too long, and are backing a reduction to four weeks. Pity then the parents in mainland Europe: French school holidays last for eight weeks. In some regions of Italy, summer is a whopping 14-weeks long. Having birthed and brought up my five children in France, only moving back to England in April last year when my eldest was 14 and my youngest nine, I’ve experienced summers on both sides ...

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9 h. ago ‘Literature has completely changed my life’: footballer Héctor Bellerín’s reading list

Former Arsenal player wins admiration for his taste in books, but admits one novel defeated himHéctor Bellerín’s summer holidays look a little different from your typical footballer. Rather than pictures from a recent jaunt to Ibiza clubs such as Ushuaia or questionable birthday parties, his Instagram is dominated by books.Images of paperbacks he’s read are all over his feed, a mix of classics and contemporary novels, with a majority from Spain and South America. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Next's £32 black strappy maxi dress for holidays and hot summer days

The dress is selling fast on Next's website in a range of colours and prints

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12 h. ago 'Amazing value' outdoor cinema has been hailed a 'great day out' for the kids' school holidays

You can get tickets for four people for just £13.75 each, making the outdoor cinema a fun and affordable way to spend the children's school holidays this summer

Culture

12 h. ago A PR dream or disaster? Jet2’s holiday advert finds new life as joke meme

In a social media trend, the airline’s joyful advert jingle is being played over cheerless summer holiday footageYou’re the boss of a travel company, it’s early summer and your brand is going viral. Millions of people are watching and sharing social media clips of people on holiday, the soundtrack to which is your company jingle.It sounds like a PR dream, but is it? Continue reading...

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15 h. ago All the freebies parents can claim during summer holidays including swim lessons

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns parents to act now to prepare for the September school term by claiming these free things

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15 h. ago 50 things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays summer 2025

From park trails and Pac-Man to mazes and museums, there are so many activities and events to keep kids happy this summer

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16 h. ago Bring the water park home for less than £30 in Amazon bundle perfect for summer holidays

The water park set is currently £27.99 on Amazon

Economics

16 h. ago All the places kids can eat for free or for £1 over the school summer holidays

Some of our favourite chain restaurants are offering brilliant deals this summer holiday, so you can take your children out on a budget.

Economics

18 h. ago UK Airport issues issues hand luggage warning for passengers travelling this summer

The airport is bracing itself for its 'busiest summer yet' as schools break up for the holidays

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19 h. ago The 22 best things to do with kids this summer in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

We're within touching distance of the school summer holidays, so it's time to plan for a summer of fun with your family where thousands of us head to each year - west Wales

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21 h. ago Cost of a family summer holiday to top European hotspots skyrockets by more than a fifth in a single year

Prices of ten typical tourist items including lunch, an evening meal, suncream and drinks such as mineral water and a glass of wine, have increased in 13 of 16 popular European holiday hotspots.

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28 h. ago 'I found an SPF 50 sunscreen that doesn't ruin my white summer clothes'

Every summer, I moan about having all my light-coloured swimwear and holiday clothes ruined by sun cream stains – but I think I've found a solution

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28 h. ago Met Office forecasts ‘thunderstorms’ and ‘heavy downpours’ as school summer holidays get underway

Most UK schools break up today for summer, but what is the weather looking like over the next week?

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28 h. ago Best summer reads of 2025: Top selections for literary escapism

Explore a curated list of the best summer reads this year to pack on holiday or take to the park

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29 h. ago Esta rules, phone searches and simple travel hacks: Everything you need to know about US travel in 2025

These are the key factors to consider before a trip to America

Technology

29 h. ago Estée Lauder fragrance dubbed ‘best scent’ that ‘smells like summer holidays’

One shopper said they 'always get compliments' when wearing it

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29 h. ago Weather maps show where the heaviest rain falls this weekend as summer holidays begin

It's looking like a pretty wet start to the school summer holidays

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30 h. ago The overlooked city crowned cheapest for a summer holiday revealed

For travellers craving a summer escape that won't burn a hole through their pockets, one overlooked city has emerged as Europe's top budget-friendly hotspot.

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