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1 week ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Simon Duke |Vita Molyneux
The heated outdoor pool at Haltwhistle Leisure Centre is a very popular destination, and its 2025 re-opening date has now been confirmedIt's a hotspot that always draws the crowds when the sun is out, and an outdoor pool less than an hour from Newcastle has announced its re-opening date for 2025. When it comes to lidos, places like London are spoilt for choice.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Simon Duke |Millie Bull
Pretty UK seaside village that 'feels like Paris' with patisserie and ancient castleThe village of Warkworth in Northumberland has been likened to the French capital, Paris, thanks to a popular patisserie and the ruins of a medieval castle.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Jamie Barlow |Simon Duke
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2 weeks ago | 
express.co.uk | Simon Duke |Nicola Roy
Seaside town with 'untouched' beaches and friendly locals named one of UK's best holidaysIt has been named as one of the top spots for a UK staycation in 2025, being praised for its 'bucketfuls of seafood, scenery and nature'.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Simon Duke |Ian Craig
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 month ago | 
express.co.uk | Simon Duke |Ian Craig
Tiny village straddling two counties with medieval pub rated among UK's bestBlanchland is a small village that has been put on the map, thanks to it being home to one of the UK's best pubs. The upmarket Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland is a must-visit if you're in the area (Image: Richard Baker/Getty Images)Northumberland is a county renowned for its stunning landscapes, award-winning beaches and its own national park — but there's also a medieval pub that has garnered national attention.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Simon Duke |Ella Kipling
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1 month ago | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Simon Duke |Ella Kipling
Devon and Cornwall are renowned for their coastal gems, but a seaside village elsewhere in the UK has been highlighted for its unique charm. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Alnmouth, Northumberland offers an array of diverse wildlife, a charming high street, and great connections to nearby towns. With its iconic pastel-coloured houses and stunning natural landscape, the sought-after postcode has been dubbed one of the 'most stylish places' to live in the UK.
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1 month ago | 
mirror.co.uk | Nicola Roy |Simon Duke
While there's no denying the allure of a summer holiday abroad, there's a spot right here in the UK that comes pretty close when the sun shines and temperatures hit the 20s. It's even been compared to Ibiza, thanks to its sandy beaches, seafront bars and stunning sunsets. Enter South Shields beach, or Sandhaven to be precise, which bagged the title of Beach of the Year by the Sunday Times in 2022.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Simon DukeTv |Simon Duke |Kelly Smith
Just weeks after her poignant exit from the beloved drama, Brenda Blethyn is set to delight fans by "returning" to Vera for a special event in Newcastle. The BAFTA-winning actress, celebrated for her role in Mike Leigh's Secrets and Lies, first graced screens as the formidable DCI Stanhope in early 2011. The pilot episode of Vera captivated millions, leading to a full series that has been a staple of British TV for 14 years.
