Zara Whelan

Nov 9, 2024 | bristolpost.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Zara Whelan |Miles O’leary

Once filled with the sounds of joy and laughter, these once-beloved attractions now stand eerily abandoned. The South West has been home to some incredible theme parks, but faced with national competition from the likes of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, many have had to close their doors. Sadly, a number of others have shut very recently - namely Flambards, Dingles and Dairyland which will stir up memories for many.

Nov 9, 2024 | plymouthherald.co.uk | Zara Whelan |Miles O'Leary

Once echoing with the sounds of joy and laughter, these formerly cherished attractions have been eerily abandoned. The South West has been home to some incredible theme parks, but faced with national competition from the likes of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, many have had to close their doors. Sadly, a number of others have shut very recently - namely Flambards, Dingles and Dairyland which will stir up memories for many.

May 17, 2024 | express.co.uk | Zara Whelan

Views across Longridge Fell (Image: Peter McDermott | Geograph.co.uk | (CC BY-SA 2.0))Opting for rail over road offers a stress-free way to discover the picturesque villages and rugged landscapes that lie beyond the city limits. A number of direct routes from Manchester's central stations traverse some of the most scenic parts of the British countryside, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination itself, the Manchester Evening News reports.

Jan 12, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Zara Whelan |Lee Grimsditch

TV's Gladiators is back! Fans of the hit original 1990s show will welcome a new breed of muscle-bound competitors back on our screens tonight. For those too young to remember, Gladiators on ITV was a 'must watch' slice of prime time Saturday night television in the '90s. Presented by Ulrika Jonsson and ex-football star John Fashanu, contestants would compete in physical challenges while being hunted down by a rippling Amazonian, or Adonis, with names like Nightshade and Rhino.

Oct 6, 2023 | express.co.uk | Hanisha Sethi |Zara Whelan

Winchester is loved by its residents and tourists alike drawing visitors in their droves, with upwards of 5.6 million people heading to the picturesque city centre every year. It is deemed a historic and wonderful place which has been crowned the "best place to live" in Hampshire for 2023, according to the women’s lifestyle website, Muddy Stilettos. Heritage buildings are scattered across the skyline, streets are lined with sweet cottages, it is quintessentially English city.