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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Butlin's launches new mega sale with four-night stays for £9.75 each per night
Alice Penwill, Travel Reporter Published: Invalid Date, ANYONE looking for a bargain family getaway should book with Butlin's now - as it's launched a huge sale. The Big Butlin's sale has savings of up to 40 per cent on term-time getaways and half term holidays in 2025 and 2026. 7 Butlin's is even offering stays across all three resorts in Bognor Regis Minehead and Skegness from £9.75pp a night. This is for the four-night family stay with Showtime Term-Time Midweek breaks, which costs £39 overall. On every Butlin's site, there is so much to do to keep children, and adults entertained. Along with accommodation and access to the pool, there are also live performances with celebrity headliners. Included in the price is soft play and unlimited goes on the fairground rides. At the Bognor Regis site, there's a new £1.8million soft play centre and playgrounds. On the West Sussex site, there's a state-of-the-art indoor activity centre PLAYXPERIENCE. Inside is nine immersive gaming experiences, including a galactic-themed Laser Tag and four different themed Escape Rooms. And in Minehead and Skegness, there are £2.5million SKYPARKs with climbing towers, slides and they even light up at night. Showtime Term-Time Midweek breaks are suitable for families with kids that are five and under - and start from £10 per person. I tried the new Gladiators event at Butlin's with some of the TV stars… and my kids were obsessed 7 7 There's lots of entertainment - including appearances from TV characters like Peppa Pig and Mister Maker. Butlin's own Skyline Gang will make an appearance too. The face of Saturday night TV, Stephen Mulhern will be making an appearance in the brand-new show, Out of this World. He's celebrating 25 years in showbiz with a special show full of illusions and games for the audience to enjoy. Another show to enjoy over the summer is The Masked Singer Live. Cricket, Dippy Egg, Piranha and Owl will be joining the live shows, which will be hosted by special guest presenters. A three-night summer break in Minehead during July, featuring performances from Stephen Mulhern, cost from £188 (£47 per person). Guests can catch the Masked Singer show for the final time in 2025 during October Half Term, when the resorts get a spooky makeover to celebrate Halloween. 7 7 During the spooky season, there will be late-night Scareground and monster-themed arts and crafts - Halloween breaks start from £168. Without wishing the rest of the year away, guests can also book for a Christmas break starting from from £41 (£11 per person). All three resorts transform into festive wonderlands with Christmas trees galore and a jam-packed schedule of festive shows and activities. Of course, there will also be a special appearance from Father Christmas. And breaks during the New Year cost from £416 (£104 per person). One Sun Travel writer recently tried out the Butlin's all-inclusive holidays where food and drink is free - she even said it was better value than a Spanish resort. And one Travel Writer has been visiting Butlin's for 40 years – here's how it's changed for better and worse. 7
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Medic father, 60, who 'died a hero' after leaping into the sea to try to save two children was on holiday, devastated family reveal
A heroic medic father tragically lost his life after jumping into the sea in a desperate attempt to save two children who were in trouble in the water. Alexandru Melei, 60, died on May 25 while on holiday in the seaside town of Ingoldmells, near Skegness, after bravely leaping into the sea to try and rescue two twin girls who 'appeared to be in distress'. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, the coastguard and RNLI crews, rushed to the scene just after 4pm following reports that a man had entered the water close to the Promenade to help two struggling children. However, he sadly 'got into difficulty' himself and was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Now, Alexandru's devastated family has paid tribute to him in a moving statement on a GoFundMe page, describing him as 'selfless, brave, devoted' and revealing that he died as he had lived – helping others. 'On May 25th, while on holiday, my father, Alexandru Melei, lost his life in a final act of unimaginable courage. He drowned while trying to save two twin sisters who were in danger,' the heartbreaking tribute reads. 'He didn't hesitate. He did what he had always done - as a medical assistant, as a father, as a man - he stepped forward to help, even at the cost of his own life. That was who he was: selfless, brave, devoted. He died a hero, but our hearts are shattered.' The family say Alexandru's wife – his lifelong partner – was with him during his final moments and is 'devastated and lost without him'. They are now raising funds to repatriate his body so that he can be 'laid to rest with dignity, surrounded by the love of his family and his homeland'. 'We are left with an unbearable void,' the tribute continues. 'From the depths of our grief, we thank you for your kindness, your messages, and your support. May God guide his soul and reward his sacrifice with eternal peace.' Lincolnshire Police confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement, saying: 'A 60-year-old man has sadly died after entering the water to help two children who appeared to be in distress. 'The man reportedly entered the sea just after 4pm today (25 May) close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, he got into difficulty and sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this very sad time.' Lincolnshire Police have not confirmed the identities of the children involved and say the incident is still under investigation.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Man, 60, dies after ‘getting into difficulty' in water while rescuing two ‘distressed' children at popular UK beach
A 60-YEAR-OLD man has died while attempting to rescue two children from the water at a popular UK beach. The man reportedly entered the water near the Promenade in Ingoldmells, close to Skegness, at around 4pm on Sunday and later died at the scene. Emergency services were called to the beach, where rescue efforts were carried out. Lincolnshire Police released a statement on the incident, a spokesperson said: "A man has sadly died after entering the sea in Ingoldmells. "A 60-year-old man has sadly died after entering the water to help two children who appeared to be in distress. "The man reportedly entered the sea just after 4pm today (25 May) close to the Promenade in Ingoldmells, he got into difficulty and sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this very sad time." It comes after a body was found on the shore of a popular beach just yards away from a holiday park. Passersby tragically found the body at North Beach in Great Yarmouth earlier today. Cops rushed to the beach after receiving concerned reports at around 6.30am. Two men came across the grim discovery close to the Haven Seashore Holiday Park and immediately contacted the authorities. One of the men told the BBC he was on a morning walk before seeing the body and dialling 999. Cops and paramedics attended the scene and Norfolk Constabulary said officers were working on the beach. A tent was put up near the shoreline where the body was found.
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Telegraph
Man dies after trying to help two children in sea
A 60-year-old man has died after trying to help two children who appeared to be in distress in the sea near Skegness, in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Police said the man entered the water shortly after 4pm on Sunday near the promenade at Ingoldmells. Emergency services were called, but he got into difficulties and died at the scene. In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: 'Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this very sad time.' An air ambulance, coastguard and the RNLI were deployed. An RNLI spokesman confirmed that a lifeboat from Skegness was launched. No further information about the children involved has been released.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies after entering sea to help children near Skegness
A 60-year-old man has died after trying to help two children who appeared to be in distress in the sea near Skegness. Lincolnshire Police said the man entered the water shortly after 4pm on Sunday near the Promenade in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire. Emergency services were called but the man got into difficulty and died at the scene. In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: 'Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this very sad time.' An air ambulance, coastguard, and RNLI were deployed in response to the incident. An RNLI spokesperson confirmed an RNLI lifeboat from Skegness launched to the incident off Ingoldmells Beach. No further information has been released about the children involved.
