CORNWALL has been named the most popular place on tourists’ lists this year – kicking Yorkshire off last year’s top spot. A poll of 2,000 adults reveals the UK’s favourite staycation destinations, with the southwest hotspot coming in poll position thanks to its beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and stunning scenery. 4 Tourists in St Ives, … Read more
THE whole of the UK is at risk from the Devon dirty water bug, an expert has warned. The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 22 cases of cryptosporidium in South Devon – with hundreds more feared ill. 7 The whole of the UK is at risk from the Devon dirty water bug cryptosporidium, an expert has warnedCredit: Getty … Read more
A MUM of two has been jailed for a brutal attack which left her best friend dying on the floor of her home. Cheyanne Loder was charged with the murder of 38-year-old mother-of three Hayley Adams but the allegation was dropped after medical evidence showed she may have died of an unconnected heart attack. 2 … Read more
THIS is the shocking moment an Evri delivery man carelessly hurls parcels out the back of a van and into a gutter. Around a dozen packages pile up as the courier shows zero care for the cargo in Torquay, Devon. 2 An Evri driver hurls parcels onto the street in Torquay, Devon, in shocking footageCredit: … Read more
For adventure seekers, there are kayaks, paddle boards and wetsuits that can be rented. There’s plenty of places to stay in Devon near the beach, from bed and breakfasts, cottages and more. In the town, there’s shops, restaurants and other attractions to enjoy. Blackpool Sands is in Dartmouth, which is where the Pilgrims sailed into … Read more
YOU may still be exhausted from half-term, but we are already looking towards Easter. Now is the time to book if you want to bag the perfect staycation. 6 Board the 65ft-long Anna narrowboat and sail along the Llangollen Canal in North Wales There are quirky trips like on houseboats where you can float your … Read more
If you’re wanting to see all that the south-western English coast has to offer, this incredible road trip could be the thing you’re looking for. Taking travellers along the so-called Atlantic Highway – less impressively known as the A39 – this journey offers some of the most striking sights in the country, and has been … Read more
FANCY a self-catering break in the UK, but with a difference? How about immersing yourself in your favourite decade? 5 The Retro Bungalow in Lancashire transports you back to the 1970sCredit: www.retrobungalow.co.uk There’s a great selection of retro properties out there to choose from, so you can soon be transported to the Disco Dancing Seventies … Read more
STILL looking for a UK holiday that won’t break the bank this year? Shorefield Holidays launched up to 30 per cent off all caravan and camping holidays in 2024 – with deals from £10pp a night. 2 You can easily find a cheap staycation in the UK for as little as £6pp a night Tucked … Read more
This miniature train station is one of the UK’s quietest, only used by 194 people each year. Despite the number of rail passengers increasing by 14 percent in 2023, this station in Devon remains peaceful. Chapelton train station, just outside of Barnstaple, is one of the UK’s least-used stations, receiving under 200 individual passengers annually. … Read more
