58 h. ago Free surf lessons for kids at Europe’s largest inland surf resort this July

Scotland’s most exciting new holiday destination is making waves for families this summer - with free surf lessons and sessions for kids throughout July.

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66 h. ago ‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10

Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World CupCole Palmer sees himself as a normal kid. Strangers watch him with something close to fascination, though. What’s going on beneath the chilled exterior? The shrugging demeanour adds to the mystique. Kids copy the Chelsea attacker’s “cold” celebration. Interviewers walk away amused but bemused after spending time with him. What’s the story with those answers? Why are they all so short and sweet?The Philadelphia sun is beating down when Palmer mooches over for a quick chat at Subaru Park, where Chelsea are training before facing Flamengo in their second game at the Club World Cup on Friday. So, Cole, can you tell us why you walked out wearing a mask when the team plane landed in the US last week? Are you ill? Enzo Maresca, your manager, thinks you were playing a trick on everyone. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Kirsty Coventry vows to stay humble as the first female president of the IOC

Zimbabwean opts against using luxury hotelsCoventry wants IOC members to speak their mindsKirsty Coventry has promised to not let power go to her head when she becomes the first female president of the International Olympic Committee next week.Her predecessor, Thomas Bach, would always stay in a suite paid for by the IOC at the five-star Lausanne Palace hotel, costing about £2,000 a night, whenever he was in the city. However, the Zimbabwean confirmed her family would not be following suit. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Kirsty Coventry to swerve palaces and focus on responsibility as first female IOC president

Zimbabwean takes over from Thomas Bach next weekCoventry speaks of making ‘right decisions’ in the roleKirsty Coventry has promised to not let power go to her head when she becomes the first female president of the International Olympic Committee next week.Her predecessor, Thomas Bach, would always stay in a suite paid for by the IOC at the five-star Lausanne Palace hotel, costing about £2,000 a night, whenever he was in the city. However, the Zimbabwean confirmed her family would not be following suit. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The best kids club resorts in Europe 2025: Where to stay for family

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the ideal places to stay

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4 d. ago Best kids club resorts in Europe 2025: Where to stay for family

Want to take the kids on holiday and still get a break yourself? Here are the ideal places to stay

Society

6 d. ago Tourists risk hefty fines for having popular holiday item on European beaches this summer

Holidaymakers jetting off to some of Europe's most popular beach resorts this summer could face fines of up to £1,700 if they're caught with one popular holiday item

Society

9 d. ago 10 of the best affordable family resorts in Europe: from Crete to South Tyrol

It’s all the sunshine without the splurge at these wallet – and kid – friendly summer hotels

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1 week ago Spanish resort usually bustling with Brits empty as sunbeds lie abandoned

Brits remain a big part of the tourist market in Magaluf and Majorca more broadly. Every year more than 2.3 million Brits head to Majorca, which accounts for around 26% of the total tourist traffic

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1 week ago 13 best fans for 2025 – tried and tested models to help you stay cool

Get ready for heatwaves with these top-rated fans

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3 w. ago Amorim says Fernandes ‘wants to stay’ at Manchester United amid Saudi links

Captain has been linked with move to Al-HilalAmorim: ‘We can find another way to earn money’Ruben Amorim believes Bruno Fernandes will stay at Manchester United this summer amid suggestions the player could be set for a lucrative switch to the Saudi Pro League.Al-Hilal are said to have made an approach for the United captain, bidding in the region of £100m and offering to make Fernandes one of the world’s highest-paid players in the process. United’s stance remains that Fernandes is not for sale and Amorim doubled down on that position after watching his team beat Hong Kong 3-1 in a post-season friendly on Friday. He views his countryman as vital to the club’s future. The 30-year-old was named United’s player of the season for a record-equalling fourth time. He is contracted to the club until June 2027. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spain holiday resort horror as huge, bubbling mass turns sea brown

Council officials hoisted a yellow flag as a warning to sunbathers as the large brown blotch moved out across the water in Benalmadena, near Malaga in southern Spain

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