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5 days ago | 
msn.com | Miles O'Leary |Maxine Denton
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Rebecca Koncienzcy |Chanelle Georgina |Miles O'Leary
It's the ultimate summer day outIf you're keen to bask in the remaining summer sunshine, why not consider a visit to one of the UK's top lidos for a relaxing poolside experience? Ideal for a sunny day, this specific lido offers a touch of Spanish charm, featuring a poolside bar that effortlessly whisks you away to a holiday-like atmosphere just beyond the city centre. The 25-metre pool promises year-round warmth, maintaining temperatures between 24-26 degrees Celsius.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
The year 1991 was marked by stark contrasts in the Torbay region. It witnessed tragic losses, with five men perishing at sea aboard a Brixham trawler. The same year also saw two audacious armed robberies - one successful heist netted £434,000 from Torquay Post Office, while an attempted £6m raid on Nat West bank fell through. The town centres underwent significant transformations.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Shania King-Soyza |Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
Chris Martin has come a long way in lifeAs the lead vocalist of the universally adored band Coldplay, Chris Martin, hailing from Exeter, has undoubtedly won over a legion of fans worldwide. The band shot to fame following the release of their album 'Parachutes' in July 2000, which led them to scoop up both a Brit Award and a Grammy. Chris Martin's Exeter roots run deep, with his education spanning from Hylton School to Exeter Cathedral School, and to Sherborne School in Dorset.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
The 1950s marked a period of reconstruction and renewal in Exeter. The city, still nursing the wounds from the wartime Blitz at the dawn of the decade, was brimming with hope for what lay ahead. It was a time for a fresh start, with new roads and housing estates springing up, and remnants of a painful past being swept away. The Festival of Britain in 1951 brought about popular events and initiated the rebuilding of the bomb-damaged Princesshay.
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1 week ago | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
Somerset is a veritable treasure chest of historical artefacts, with every corner of the county offering reminders of its rich past. From King Alfred's skirmishes with Denmark and the Monmouth Rebellion to the unearthing of the Cheddar Man, Somerset has borne witness to numerous pivotal historical moments. The very geography of the county is steeped in history, with sites like Cheddar Gorge tracing back thousands of years.
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2 weeks ago | 
devonlive.com | Miles O'Leary |Colleen Smith |Miles O’leary
First and foremost: "It's not a filthy hovel"While some may argue that Torquay's glory days are behind it, the town's new harbourside development promises a bright future. The seaside town tends to polarise opinions, but for those of us who call it home, its charm is undeniable. There are those who yearn for the 'good old days' of Torquay, reminiscing about a perceived golden era, which varies depending on one's age (be it the 1950s or the 1990s).
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2 weeks ago | 
devonlive.com | Chanelle Georgina |Miles O'Leary |Chanel Georgina |Miles O’leary
His pub chain has become a national institutionSir Tim Martin, 70, hails from Northern Ireland, born in 1955. His father was employed by Guinness, and he soon followed suit. Despite earning a law degree at Nottingham University and qualifying as a barrister, Sir Tim chose to venture into the hospitality industry. Convinced that he could manage his own pub, he purchased one in north London when he was just 24.
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2 weeks ago | 
gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
Europe is brimming with popular tourist destinations, from Barcelona to Venice and Amsterdam, all wrestling with the challenge of overtourism. Yet, it's not just Europe that's under pressure. The UK too experiences its own bouts of overcrowding during the summer months, even beyond the hustle and bustle of London. Bath, famed for its Roman baths, Georgian architecture, and honey-hued Regency buildings, was previously crowned as the UK's most congested holiday spot.
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2 weeks ago | 
nottinghampost.com | Miles O'Leary |Miles O’leary
The sea might be a tad chilly, but with the weather remaining mild, a day trip to the beach is a brilliant way to spend a sunny day. It's even better if there's a pub just a pebble's throw from the beach. Dorset is one part of the UK blessed with stunning beaches, and this spot might beat them all. A brief drive from Lyme Regis, you'll discover the quaint village of Seatown which boasts a splendid beach where you can literally park your car right next to the sand.
