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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns
The stand-out for me, though, was value for money ROAD TRIP I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S not easy to save the planet and save those pounds at the same time – but Daish's Holidays has a solution. The specialist travel company seamlessly orchestrates coach trips, collecting travellers from locations close to their home and delivering them to the front door of swish hotels in some of the UK's top coastal spots. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The pretty port of Padstow is just a bus ride away Credit: Getty - Contributor Travelling by coach not only means far fewer carbon emissions per passenger than going by car, and we also managed to save buckets of cash by not getting the train. It really is a win-win. My partner and I were collected from Seaford in East Sussex and transported to the Cornwall surfer spot of Newquay. Pick-up was on time, our driver was smart and friendly and our luggage was stowed safely for us and delivered straight to our room at the Barrowfield Hotel. Journey times can be long, but Daish's ensures that customers are comfortable, with regular stops at service stations along the way. Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car. We were within walking distance of the town and beach and there was a bus stop opposite that serves several routes as well as a little hop-on-hop-off tourist train which runs every hour. We hopped on and made our way to Newquay's fishing harbour, where tiny, weathered boats bobbed on the water and dozens of quaint houses lined the cliff edges. Make sure to pick up a famous Roskilly's Cornish ice cream while you're here. We tucked into ours overlooking fabulous sandy coves with only the sound of waves crashing below and the crunching of our ice cream cones. Bliss. The seagulls didn't dare to steal them, although they certainly thought about it. After we hopped back on the train, our round trip revealed a huge number of activities for holidaymakers in the area to get stuck into, some just a ten-minute ride from the hotel. There's a zoo, boating, golf, shopping and more. Celebrity Coach Trip's Linda Robson jokes Lesley Joseph is a drag queen We had our eyes set on the beach, though. Famous as a surfing hub, Newquay's shores have swimming and surfing areas marked by flags. A few minutes' walk from the hotel, a long, windy path leads down to Tolcarne beach, which is breathtakingly beautiful, although the 130-step climb to the promenade can be challenging. A little further afield sits the picture-postcard little port of Padstow, which is just over an hour away by the No 56 bus, which can be picked up just outside the hotel. The journey there was an experience in itself – we nabbed top-deck seats and were able to catch views of Cornwall's little coves in the glorious sunshine as we wound our way along coastal roads. A super fishy lunch in Padstow, and another ice cream overlooking the pretty harbour made for a blissful afternoon. GO: NEWQUAY GETTING/STAYING THERE: A four-night coach break to Cornwall costs from £199, based on two people sharing a standard room. Self-drive options are available from £179. See Not that we needed any more food – we were still pretty full from last night's slap-up dinner. Three-course evening meals and coffees are served to Daish's guests at 6.30pm with impressive efficiency. The only downside was that I found it all a bit too rushed, and dinner was over by 7.30pm – although many guests seemed to like this, as it meant they had plenty of time to then enjoy the evening entertainment. From 9pm, guests can get stuck into bingo and quizzes, then from 10pm musical entertainment takes to the stage. 3 Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car Credit: Supplied 3 During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool Credit: Supplied Most of the performers were excellent and encouraged guests up on to the dance floor. During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool heated to 28C. Shallow steps and a hand rail made it easy for some guests with mobility issues. The stand-out for me, though, was value for money. At less than £200 per couple for four nights, it really doesn't get better than this.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns
The stand-out for me, though, was value for money ROAD TRIP I went on a UK coach trip that goes to some of the country's best coastal spots – and very pretty seaside towns IT'S not easy to save the planet and save those pounds at the same time – but Daish's Holidays has a solution. The specialist travel company seamlessly orchestrates coach trips, collecting travellers from locations close to their home and delivering them to the front door of swish hotels in some of the UK's top coastal spots. Advertisement 3 The pretty port of Padstow is just a bus ride away Credit: Getty - Contributor Travelling by coach not only means far fewer carbon emissions per passenger than going by car, and we also managed to save buckets of cash by not getting the train. It really is a win-win. My partner and I were collected from Seaford in East Sussex and transported to the Cornwall surfer spot of Newquay. Pick-up was on time, our driver was smart and friendly and our luggage was stowed safely for us and delivered straight to our room at the Barrowfield Hotel. Journey times can be long, but Daish's ensures that customers are comfortable, with regular stops at service stations along the way. Advertisement Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car. We were within walking distance of the town and beach and there was a bus stop opposite that serves several routes as well as a little hop-on-hop-off tourist train which runs every hour. We hopped on and made our way to Newquay's fishing harbour, where tiny, weathered boats bobbed on the water and dozens of quaint houses lined the cliff edges. Make sure to pick up a famous Roskilly's Cornish ice cream while you're here. We tucked into ours overlooking fabulous sandy coves with only the sound of waves crashing below and the crunching of our ice cream cones. Bliss. Advertisement The seagulls didn't dare to steal them, although they certainly thought about it. After we hopped back on the train, our round trip revealed a huge number of activities for holidaymakers in the area to get stuck into, some just a ten-minute ride from the hotel. There's a zoo, boating, golf, shopping and more. Celebrity Coach Trip's Linda Robson jokes Lesley Joseph is a drag queen We had our eyes set on the beach, though. Famous as a surfing hub, Newquay's shores have swimming and surfing areas marked by flags. A few minutes' walk from the hotel, a long, windy path leads down to Tolcarne beach, which is breathtakingly beautiful, although the 130-step climb to the promenade can be challenging. Advertisement A little further afield sits the picture-postcard little port of Padstow, which is just over an hour away by the No 56 bus, which can be picked up just outside the hotel. The journey there was an experience in itself – we nabbed top-deck seats and were able to catch views of Cornwall's little coves in the glorious sunshine as we wound our way along coastal roads. A super fishy lunch in Padstow, and another ice cream overlooking the pretty harbour made for a blissful afternoon. GO: NEWQUAY GETTING/STAYING THERE: A four-night coach break to Cornwall costs from £199, based on two people sharing a standard room. Self-drive options are available from £179. See Not that we needed any more food – we were still pretty full from last night's slap-up dinner. Advertisement Three-course evening meals and coffees are served to Daish's guests at 6.30pm with impressive efficiency. The only downside was that I found it all a bit too rushed, and dinner was over by 7.30pm – although many guests seemed to like this, as it meant they had plenty of time to then enjoy the evening entertainment. From 9pm, guests can get stuck into bingo and quizzes, then from 10pm musical entertainment takes to the stage. 3 Our hotel, like many of Daish's properties, was in a super-convenient position for a holiday without a car Credit: Supplied Advertisement 3 During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool Credit: Supplied Most of the performers were excellent and encouraged guests up on to the dance floor. During the day, the hotel is a great place to kick back and relax too, thanks to an indoor swimming pool heated to 28C. Shallow steps and a hand rail made it easy for some guests with mobility issues. The stand-out for me, though, was value for money. At less than £200 per couple for four nights, it really doesn't get better than this.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Paul Danan ‘found dead on sofa with TV still on after taking lethal cocktail of drugs' – as coroner gives tragic ruling
TRAGIC Paul Danan's death has been ruled as a "misadventure" after the star died from a cocktail of drugs. The former Hollyoaks and Love Island star, 46, was discovered unresponsive at his apartment in Bristol on January 15. 5 Paul Danan was tragically found dead in January Credit: Getty 5 The former Love Island star had battled with addiction Credit: Rex An inquest heard his cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine. Tests also found he had traces of prescription medication in his system. A coroner today concluded Paul's death as a misadventure. Avon and Somerset Police previously confirmed they were called to the home in the Brislington area at around 5.20pm. Tragically, Paul could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Officers confirmed they were not treating the reality star's death as suspicious. Paul rose to fame in 1997 playing badboy Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks for four years. He was also a contestant on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006. Most read in Showbiz Paul appeared in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan, which saw the actor, former Westlife bodyguard Fran Cosgrave and George Best 's son Calum Best travel across the US. In 2017, he took part in Celebrity Big Brother, which he said hoped would give him a "second chance" at his career. Paul Danan's haunting final instagram post revealed just days before tragic death aged 46 Other appearances included Celebrity Coach Trip, and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Away from the screen, Paul battled demons including substance abuse, which he discussed on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019 . The troubled star told how he battled a cocaine addiction and revealed Paul, dad to nine-year-old DeNiro, had been He was charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis, along with driving under the influence of drugs last October. The star also opened up about his health issues to The Sun last year - revealing that he suffered respiratory failure triggered by his He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. Afterwards, Paul said: 'I was dead — it's a miracle I'm here. I'm so lucky.' Inside Paul Danan's tragic battle to beat vape 'obsession' & drug demons PAUL Danan struggled with his health for years prior to his death aged 46. The It comes after he faced Paul battled a history of cocaine addiction and previously revealed In June last year, he also told of how he had to be brought back to life after suffering respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes. Paul took up the habit after years of smoking, before collapsing and being given CPR as he was rushed to hospital. He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. During an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, Paul told of how he had sought therapy over his health struggles as he continually relapsed. Speaking at the time, he said: "I've had 17 stints in rehab. They do work. They're amazing. "They've saved my life many times but it's maintenance and it's about sustaining that recovery and not putting anything before that recovery - even my little boy, who I love to death." In August 2017, Paul told of how he died and was brought back to life after snorting heroin. He would have lost his life had his mum not heard him gasping for breath in his bedroom and called for an ambulance. Paul said: "My mum found me in my bed and I was making these weird noises and choking on my last breath. 'The ambulance was down the road thankfully, but by the time they arrived I was dead and they brought me back to life." He revealed how his battles stemmed from a motorbike accident in 2010 that saw him develop an addiction to painkillers. Paul had been in and out of rehab as early as 2006 and 2007, but said the accident caused him to spiral. Following appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Coach Trip, Paul then opened up on how he shouldn't have been allowed to take part in reality TV shows. After being shown a clip of himself drunkenly fighting with Calum Best during the one-off series Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan, he said: "I should never have done any of those shows really because I wasn't well. I'm not well." Tributes flooded in for the "exceptional talent" following the tragedy. Calum Best, the son of footballer George, described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post, he said: "Paul was truly a creative genius too having all of us laughing our a**es off at his insta profile he made to rinse a certain era of celeb culture we lived. 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' TV presenter She said: "He was a friend of mine and he was the most delightful person. 'You know, when someone comes in and you just know that the whole evening's going to be fabulous because he's going to be funny and he's going to be lively. 'He's going to be, you know, telling you stories he shouldn't have told you and telling you not to tell anyone and you immediately tell everyone. 'You know, he was funny and lively and lovely and warm and a fantastically gifted actor." Read more on the Irish Sun While Bafta-winning actor writer, director, and producer Adam Deacon said Paul was a 'genuinely kind and compassionate person'. Paul was laid to rest in an Boyzone 's 5 Paul appeared on Celebrity Big Brother Credit: PA:Press Association 5 He had previously opened up about his demons Credit: Getty 5 Glowing tributes were made to Paul after his tragic death
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Paul Danan ‘found dead on sofa with TV still on after taking lethal cocktail of drugs' – as coroner gives tragic ruling
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TRAGIC Paul Danan's death has been ruled as a "misadventure" after the star died from a cocktail of drugs. The former Hollyoaks and Love Island star, 46, was discovered unresponsive at his apartment in Bristol on January 15. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Paul Danan was tragically found dead in January Credit: Getty 5 The former Love Island star had battled with addiction Credit: Rex An inquest heard his cause of death was a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine. Tests also found he had traces of prescription medication in his system. A coroner today concluded Paul's death as a misadventure. Avon and Somerset Police previously confirmed they were called to the home in the Brislington area at around 5.20pm. Tragically, Paul could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Officers confirmed they were not treating the reality star's death as suspicious. Paul rose to fame in 1997 playing badboy Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks for four years. He was also a contestant on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006. Paul appeared in the 2006 ITV2 reality show Calum, Fran And Dangerous Danan, which saw the actor, former Westlife bodyguard Fran Cosgrave and George Best's son Calum Best travel across the US. In 2017, he took part in Celebrity Big Brother, which he said hoped would give him a "second chance" at his career. Paul Danan's haunting final instagram post revealed just days before tragic death aged 46 Other appearances included Celebrity Coach Trip, and Channel 4 sketch comedy programme The Kevin Bishop Show. Away from the screen, Paul battled demons including substance abuse, which he discussed on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019. The troubled star told how he battled a cocaine addiction and revealed he had been to rehab 17 times. Paul, dad to nine-year-old DeNiro, had been due to appear in court to face drug charges the day after he was found dead. He was charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis, along with driving under the influence of drugs last October. The star also opened up about his health issues to The Sun last year - revealing that he suffered respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes. He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. Afterwards, Paul said: 'I was dead — it's a miracle I'm here. I'm so lucky.' Inside Paul Danan's tragic battle to beat vape 'obsession' & drug demons PAUL Danan struggled with his health for years prior to his death aged 46. The tragic death of the ex-Love Island and Hollyoaks star was announced on Instagram this morning. It comes after he faced health battles including a vape addiction and relapsing during the Covid lockdowns. Paul battled a history of cocaine addiction and previously revealed how he had been to rehab 17 times. In June last year, he also told of how he had to be brought back to life after suffering respiratory failure triggered by his addiction to vapes. Paul took up the habit after years of smoking, before collapsing and being given CPR as he was rushed to hospital. He then spent a week in intensive care, where he contracted pneumonia. During an appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2019, Paul told of how he had sought therapy over his health struggles as he continually relapsed. Speaking at the time, he said: "I've had 17 stints in rehab. They do work. They're amazing. "They've saved my life many times but it's maintenance and it's about sustaining that recovery and not putting anything before that recovery - even my little boy, who I love to death." In August 2017, Paul told of how he died and was brought back to life after snorting heroin. He would have lost his life had his mum not heard him gasping for breath in his bedroom and called for an ambulance. Paul said: "My mum found me in my bed and I was making these weird noises and choking on my last breath. 'The ambulance was down the road thankfully, but by the time they arrived I was dead and they brought me back to life." He revealed how his battles stemmed from a motorbike accident in 2010 that saw him develop an addiction to painkillers. Paul had been in and out of rehab as early as 2006 and 2007, but said the accident caused him to spiral. Following appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity Coach Trip, Paul then opened up on how he shouldn't have been allowed to take part in reality TV shows. After being shown a clip of himself drunkenly fighting with Calum Best during the one-off series Calum, Fran and Dangerous Danan, he said: "I should never have done any of those shows really because I wasn't well. I'm not well." Tributes flooded in for the "exceptional talent" following the tragedy. Calum Best, the son of footballer George, described him as one of the 'funniest, kindest, and most authentic people I've known'. In an Instagram post, he said: "Paul was truly a creative genius too having all of us laughing our a**es off at his insta profile he made to rinse a certain era of celeb culture we lived. 'Life wasn't always easy for him, but he faced it with such heart and courage, and that inspired so many of us. 'We shared many laughs, chats, and unforgettable moments. My heart goes out to his loved ones right now. Rest easy, brother.' TV presenter Vanessa Feltz also paid tribute to her 'fantastically gifted' friend. She said: "He was a friend of mine and he was the most delightful person. 'You know, when someone comes in and you just know that the whole evening's going to be fabulous because he's going to be funny and he's going to be lively. 'He's going to be, you know, telling you stories he shouldn't have told you and telling you not to tell anyone and you immediately tell everyone. 'You know, he was funny and lively and lovely and warm and a fantastically gifted actor." While Bafta-winning actor writer, director, and producer Adam Deacon said Paul was a 'genuinely kind and compassionate person'. Paul was laid to rest in an emotional funeral on January 21 attended by Boyzone's Shane Lynch and his Hollyoaks co-stars. 5 Paul appeared on Celebrity Big Brother Credit: PA:Press Association 5 He had previously opened up about his demons Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Paul Danan's heartbroken brother reveals when star relapsed on drugs before his death saying ‘he didn't mean to die'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PAUL Danan's brother has spoken about the TV star's final weeks before his death earlier this year. The former Hollyoaks and Love Island star, 46, was discovered unresponsive at his apartment in Bristol in January, with the cause of death being ruled as a "combined toxicity" of drugs, including heroin, methadone and cocaine. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Paul Danan's brother Jamie has spoken about the star's final weeks 5 The actor died in January from a combination of illicit drugs Credit: Getty 5 Paul had been 'clean' in the weeks leading up to his overdose Credit: Rex Now, his older brother Jamie has opened up about what a 'sweetheart' Paul was, describing him as "a sweet, lovely guy.' Jamie has organised a charity football match this weekend in honour of his brother to be hosted by Fattys Bar in Essex. 'He drove me mad sometimes but I loved him so much," Jamie told The Mirror. 'He was just a genuine sweetheart. There was less than two years between us. It's kind of like losing my twin." Jamie added: "It's still raw. I'm genuinely very broken by this, I'm not gonna lie. It's just surreal.' Paul's brother opened up on his final weeks, including being sober at a The Prodigy gig in Brixton just weeks before his death from drug misuse. 'I had probably my best night out with him,' Jamie said. 'He was totally clean. He was very close with Liam from Prodigy. He was sort of like an honorary member in some ways." Jamie added: "It was amazing, but, sadly, he couldn't maintain his clean time.' He attributed Paul's lifelong drug misuse to being "troubled" and that's why "he relied on drink and drugs.' 'That pressure was just taken off him in the end. He certainly didn't mean to die. Just whatever happened, happened, unfortunately." Jamie explained that people who have experienced addiction in the family could relate to his sentiments and they had always hoped Paul would "overcome" his addictions. Paul rose to fame in 1997 playing badboy Sol Patrick on Hollyoaks for four years. He was also a contestant on Celebrity Love Island in 2005 and 2006. Paul's other TV appearances included, Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Coach Trip and sketch show, The Kevin Bishop Show. 5 Paul rose to fame on Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks Credit: Getty 5 He was a regular fixture on British TV sets and was a beloved character on the small screen Credit: Rex GETTING HELP: If you think that you have a drug addiction then please contact your GP. You can also visit FRANK for honest information about drugs and to find local treatment services. If you are having trouble finding the right help, call the FRANK drugs helpline on 03001236600 Or click here to visit the NHS website for more advice and support
