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Fire at the Wrekin in Shropshire prompts do-not-travel warning
Visitors are being told to stay away from Shropshire landmark the Wrekin after a fire broke have been tackling the blaze involving trees and undergrowth, the county's fire and rescue service worked through the night after being called at about 21:15 BST on popular destination would usually be busy with walkers on a weekend, but Telford & Wrekin Council said people were being urged not to travel. "Crews are on site working hard to bring the situation under control," the authority added."Their efforts are focused on containing the fire and ensuring public safety." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
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I visited one of UK's most popular cities but left underwhelmed - it's not London
With up to 76 cities in the UK, there's still so much more to see. I was excited to visit one of the country's most popular places but I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed As someone who is new to travelling, my greatest ambition is to explore the globe and witness all its marvels, yet sometimes the finest adventures start right on our doorstep. I spent my youth primarily discovering London alone, but as I matured with greater independence (and a healthier bank balance), I've been lucky enough to visit some of England 's most historic and culturally rich cities, including Oxford, Bristol, Peterborough, Brighton, and others. However, with as many as 76 cities across the nation, there remains so much left to discover. Needing a well-deserved girls' getaway for my cousin's hen-do, we chose to visit one of the UK's most celebrated destinations: Canterbury. According to the Telegraph's top 25 list for Britain's finest cities in 2024, the medieval city in Kent secured a solid tenth position. Commenting on Canterbury's ranking, the publication noted: "With the conviviality of a market town, a cathedral for the ages, and a rich history due to its location, Canterbury rarely fails to dazzle visitors. This shouldn't surprise anyone. After all, the Kentish 'capital' invented tourism, if that's not too impolite a term for pilgrimages." Despite this city appearing ideal for tourists, I found myself feeling rather disappointed. I didn't truly encounter the "dazzlement" the writer mentioned, as it seemed more ordinary at best. Having now experienced it firsthand, I wouldn't return; here's why. Architecture and culture According to the Telegraph, "The city as a whole scores high on green spaces. St Augustine's Abbey, the Roman Museum and Dane John mound add further layers of interest. Narrow medieval alleys, riverside gardens and ancient city walls complete the impressive architectural tableau and make the city a joy to walk around." There's no denying this city is absolutely stunning. Setting foot on the cobblestone streets and witnessing the countless Victorian and Gothic structures felt like stepping through a time portal. The only element that disrupted this historic atmosphere was spotting all the takeaway chains and mainstream retail outlets scattered throughout the city centre - though it created quite a pleasant fusion of contemporary and traditional. Wandering through the cramped alleyways proved to be my favourite part of exploring the city centre - they were so compact yet charming and teeming with activity. Canterbury also boasts gorgeous natural beauty. I'd suggest booking the historic boat excursion to witness the city's genuine splendour alongside a guide who reveals its past. Nevertheless, I felt somewhat let down by the city's compact size - there are only a handful of tourist attractions to discover, and many of the streets appear identical, so once the charm of the 'medieval' design fades, you're left feeling quite disappointed. We visited the Cathedral, but the queue was extremely lengthy, and it cost £21 at the weekend, despite ongoing restoration work with most areas of the structure off-limits to visitors. Transport As a Londoner, I'm always keen to see how other cities stack up when it comes to transport. But the bus systems in Exeter and Milton Keynes have left me vowing never to return — you're left guessing where your stop is or hoping that Google Maps doesn't freeze mid-journey. My accommodation was just a 20-minute stroll from the city centre, but I was with family who couldn't walk far due to health issues. Despite being near the city's heart, reaching a bus stop was as much of a trek as getting to our destination. The taxi services weren't much better. Every time we rang, we were told to expect a wait of 30 minutes to an hour. Maybe I'm spoiled by Uber's efficiency, but these long waits really put a damper on things. Nightlife The Telegraph writer noted: "Canterbury has a lively student population and a good smattering of pubs (the oldest, The Parrot, pre-dates the famous pilgrims), restaurants, and independent shops-the King's Mile is a superb example of old meets new, traditional and trendy. The Goods Shed might be the loveliest food hall-cum-farmer's market in the land." The city's major pitfall is its dependence on the student population for vibrancy and economic activity. We paid a visit at the end of July, when the majority of students had vacated for the summer. As a mid-twenty-something, I was somewhat relieved to avoid partying with freshers, but this resulted in an eerily quiet atmosphere. On a Saturday night, the streets were practically deserted, and the local pubs and clubs were noticeably lacking in patrons. Despite crossing paths with three other hen parties, it felt like we were wandering through a ghost town devoid of revellers. There were a few clubs that managed to draw in some crowds, but post 1am, everyone made a beeline for the local McDonald's before heading home. Britain's top 10 cities, according to The Telegraph Bath Wells Bristol Oxford Edinbrugh St Albans Cambridge Ripon Worcester Canterbury
Daily Mail
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Woman says she's 'seen it all' after watching holidaymakers race for poolside sun beds in Lanzarote as viewers say they 'couldn't be paid' to stay there
A woman has claimed that she's 'seen it all' after watching holidaymakers race for sunbeds in Lanzarote. Rachael, 28, from the northeast of England, was sitting on her balcony before the swimming pool at her hotel in Playa Blanca opened in the morning. But while she was enjoying the early hours from her room, others in the hotel had a different idea and stood waiting to get their sunbeds. When the pool opened, chaos quickly unfolded as people rushed to grab the best loungers available. Rachael recorded the keen individuals, including children and parents, quickly throwing their towels on sunbeds to claim their positions. The TikTok quickly gained over 200,000 views, with people in the comment section equally shocked as Rachael. One said, 'Please no, this is my worst nightmare. I've got such second-hand embarrassment here! Life is too short, people! 'Go out on your holiday and explore, go to the beach, take in some culture, taste local cuisine, go to other towns and villages. What's the point in going away to sit there roasting in the sun all day?' A second wrote, 'It's so embarrassing. Imagine waking up in the luxury of a foreign holiday and saying to your other half, 'Can't lie here and enjoy being close to you, babe. I've got to go get a sunbed, we won't lie on until lunch'.' Another added, 'I've been to this hotel. There are so many sunbeds, everywhere, I cannot believe this is needed. But then I see what I see.' A third questioned, 'Which hotel is this so I can cross it off my list?' A fourth said, 'You couldn't pay me to stay in a hotel like this. I'm on holiday to relax not fight!' It comes after a mother was caught up in the great sunbed debate after revealing she gets up early to reserve eight loungers for her family - before heading off for breakfast and a shopping trip. Stephanie was on holiday in Fuerteventura in Las Palmas, Spain, with her partner and six children, and faced a common dilemma affecting holidaymakers across the continent - the battle for a spot around the pool. The 29-year-old mother from Wales revealed her answer to securing sun loungers is to wake up at the crack of dawn to place towels on the beds, before going about her morning as normal. Posting a clip of her strategy on TikTok, Stephanie argued she has a 'big family' and so needs to take drastic measures to ensure they're all comfortable during the day. The video - which racked up 120,000 views - was met with criticism from viewers who questioned why she had taken up spaces at the pool during the height of summer. Stephanie told her followers: 'First things first, we have to claim our sunbeds at the pool area. We have come as a big family so we have to be there early.' However, instead of spending the first hours of daylight soaking up the Spanish rays, she took her brood out for breakfast and a shopping trip - while their towels remained on the empty sunbeds. The family travelled into the town where they tucked into a traditional English breakfast at a cafe they had visited 'every single day' of the trip so far. She said the baked beans, sausages, black pudding, bacon, hash browns, tomato, toast and eggs were 'amazing', while her children opted to tuck into a frittata and pancakes. After tucking into their cooked breakfasts, the family set off on a shopping trip in the area, searching for holiday souvenirs in tourist shops. But it wasn't until they'd finished purchasing clothes that they returned to their hotel, where they then enjoyed the pool and the loungers, after seemingly spending a couple of hours sightseeing. This angered some viewers who commented their thoughts on the clip, with one writing: 'I can't believe you claim the sunbeds and then leave.' Another penned: 'Why claim sun beds if you're going out for the day?' Viewers took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the clip - and many were shocked A third said: 'All hotels should do the same thing. After 30 minutes of not being on sun lounger, towels are removed and other people get them.' A fourth commented: 'Sorry but your towels would be in the pool.' Elsewhere on her profile, Stephanie - who is a 'mummy to five boys and one girl' -was also unclear about whether her annual leave had been approved by her work. She filmed her Ryanair flight taking off and said: 'Too late when you're in another country.' Stephanie also wrote in another clip 'School: Your child is absent' and accompanied it with a video of her young daughter paddling around the pool in the resort. '[She's] living her best life,' the content creator wrote. The reignition of the sun lounger debate comes as the UK regions with the worst offenders for sun bed snatchers was revealed - with the West Midlands topping the list. Brits who live in this area are most likely to get up early when they're on holiday in order to reserve their sunbed. This was closely followed by people living in England's North West and North East, Wales and Northern Ireland. The results come from a YouGov survey of more than 2,500 UK adults, who were asked about their part in the so-called 'sunbed wars'. Those living in the South West and Yorkshire and the Humber are least likely to spring out of bed to snatch a lounger. Across the UK, 12 per cent of those asked admitted to this behaviour – with people in Northern Ireland and Wales just above the UK average, and Scotland coming in at 10 per cent. Though over one in ten revealed this habit, it marks a decrease from the 72 per cent who admitted doing so five years ago, according to GetYourGuide, an online marketplace for travel activities. Benjy Potter, a spokesperson for the company, said this shows that 'the days of getting up at the crack of dawn to simply sit are fading fast' – though footage on social media from this summer shows the dawn scramble is very much still a thing.
