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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Make the most of your annual leave in 2026 with method to get 63 days off
A woman has shared her top tip for getting the most out of your annual leave in 2026 - and it's perfect for those who are looking to stretch out their days off A woman has devised a brilliant strategy for those wanting to maximise their time off next year. We're all attempting to avoid burnout wherever possible and maintain our wellbeing as we reach that stage of the year where we've worked hard and are desperate for a rest. It's vital to strike the perfect balance between work obligations and much-needed downtime. Most of us are limited by a fixed number of holiday days or hours, and securing time off during busy periods can often be challenging. For those slogging away Monday to Friday, there's usually a minimum of 28 days' paid leave available each year, totalling 5.6 weeks of time to take off. Meanwhile, shift workers may receive time off in lieu if they work extra hours or weekends. It's essential workers secure approval for their planned getaways to avoid any potential fees from altering plans or cancellations. Fortunately, one woman on Instagram has shared how you can set yourself up for 63 days off work in 2026 if you have 28 days in total. If you have fewer than 28 days, the method can still help you make the most of your annual leave, though you won't achieve quite as many days off. Travel content creator Danielle, who enjoys sharing her top holiday advice from destinations to getting there and booking time off, explained in an Instagram post: "This is for my UK followers and I know 28 is a bit higher than average but hope this helps." This is how she's planning her 2026 annual leave... Annual leave to book off 2026 Book off Friday January 2 - this way you get four days off from Jan 1 to 4 as New Year's Day is a bank holiday Book off March 30 to April 3, as well as April 7 to April 10 - this way you get 16 days off between March 28 and April 13 as this is when Easter Bank Holidays fall Book off May 5 to May 10 - you will get nine days off between May 2 and May 10 because there's an early Bank Holidays Book off May 26 to May 29 - you can get another nine days off between May 23 and May 31 because of Spring Bank Holiday Book off September 1 to September 4 - you can get nine days off between August 30 and September 7 Book off December 21 to 24 and December 29 and 31 - you can get 16 days off between December 19 and January 3 Danielle advises: "The downside of this is that it's peak time to travel and can mean prices are a bit higher than usual. "However if you're looking to fit in more holidays or longer holidays, this is the way to do it! Book your flights and hotels far in advance to grab the best deals. Easy Jet has just released summer 2026 flights too." One person responded to the post, saying: "This is fab. Thanks. I get 33 days holiday plus I do a 9 day fortnight so I get 16 Fridays off." Another chimed in: "37 days plus Bank Holidays! This is still really useful. Thanks! Planning for next year now." Someone else shared their leave allowance, stating: "33 days annual leave plus 24 days flexi leave per year = 57 days leave." Another individual pointed out: "All the people complaining about the amount of days they get but they get all the bank holidays and Christmas off. Try working in healthcare, you're working them all." One more warned: "One thing to note is that flight prices absolutely surge over bank holiday weekends and weeks. So be prepared to pay way more than you usually would for your cheap holiday flights." Another agreed, adding: "This works except you're having time off around Bank Holidays and holidays so prices are doubled." Another individual highlighted: "I get 21 days but still helpful thanks. The only trouble is that we have a policy where by if two people are already off then no one else can be due to the small team. So it's unlikely 1 person would be granted the best days off a year."
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Junior Open Day a success for young golfers
Young golfers braved rain and wind for a successful Junior Open Day competition. The annual event at Trefloyne Manor Golf Club drew 47 enthusiastic players from across South West Wales on Spring Bank Holiday Monday, May 26. Advertisement Despite the weather, the competitors, ranging in age from four to 18, participated in five different competitions, including 18-hole Order of Merit Medals and Stableford games, as well as 9-hole and 5-hole games for the youngest entrants. Club captain Eifion Price managed the start of the day, which saw 17 boys compete for the Order of Merit Medal. Harri Atyeo from Haverfordwest took the top spot with a net 70. Following closely was Cai Hartnell Jones from Cilgwyn, who carded a net 76. The girls' Order of Merit Medal was won by Sophie Lawrence from Glyn Abbey, with a net score of 86, narrowly beating Laci Reynolds from Haverfordwest. Advertisement In the Yellow Tee Stableford, Trefloyne's own Liam Bain emerged as the first home champion of the day, scoring 45 points, nine points ahead of his nearest competitor, Osian Wyn Jones from Cilgwyn. The 9-hole Mixed Stableford competition saw Trefloyne youngsters excel once more. Kayla Arthur seemed poised for victory with her 16 points but was just edged out by Will Morgan's 17 points. The youngest competitors, aged four to 11, played the 5-hole Mixed Stableford in the ever-worsening rain. Tomos Lloyd Davies from Carmarthen claimed victory, with Beau Curtis from Haverfordwest following closely behind. Advertisement Despite the heavy rain, all the young golfers finished their rounds with smiles on their faces. After drying off, the players gathered at the Manor for the prize presentation and some well-earned refreshments. Trefloyne Junior Organiser Meurig Evans and all the club members who supported the event received hearty rounds of applause. Competition prizes were awarded, with the longest drive going to Mia Bagagiolo from Glyn Abbey, and Cai Hartnell Jones taking the nearest the pin prize. The event was a testament to the young golfers' resilience and love for the game, and it concluded with everyone looking forward to next year's competition. Advertisement As an interesting footnote, it was a particularly good week for Trefloyne's Liam Bain. A week after the Junior Open, he not only won the longest drive at the Haverfordwest Junior Open but also took the Boys 25–54 Handicap Stableford with an impressive 49 points. His handicap has since been adjusted, dropping by about 10 shots. Josh Richards, another Trefloyne golfer, also performed well in the same competition, securing third place with 40 points.
Daily Tribune
28-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Man Arrested After Liverpool Crash Injures Dozens
TDT | Manama A joyous day in Liverpool turned to chaos on Monday evening when a grey Ford Galaxy crashed into a crowd of football fans celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League title, injuring more than 50 people. Merseyside Police have arrested a 53-year-old man from West Derby, Liverpool, on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and driving while unfit through drugs. The incident, which occurred on Water Street just after 6:00 PM, has cast a shadow over what should have been a rejoiceful moment for the city. A Celebration Turned Tragic The streets of Liverpool were alive with an estimated one million fans, gathered for a 10-mile victory parade to mark the club's first Premier League title since 2020. With the Spring Bank Holiday freeing up schedules, supporters lined the route to cheer their team's open-top bus procession. But as the event wound down, disaster struck when the car, believed to have followed an ambulance through a temporarily lifted roadblock, careered into the crowd, sending several people into the air and trapping four, including a child, beneath its wheels. Injuries and Emergency Response Emergency services acted swiftly, with 50 people treated for injuries, including four children. Eleven victims remain in hospital, all in stable condition and reportedly recovering well, according to Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims. Firefighters worked to free those trapped under the vehicle, while ambulances and an air ambulance rushed to the scene. Witnesses described harrowing scenes, with one fan recalling how the driver appeared to panic as the crowd began banging on the car, leading to a chaotic sequence of reversing and accelerating. Police Rule Out Terrorism Merseyside Police have stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism and believe the driver acted alone. The force was quick to release details of the suspect—a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool—to counter social media speculation about the incident's nature. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram praised the police's transparency, noting lessons learned from last year's Southport riots, where online misinformation fuelled unrest. 'We needed to get the story out quickly,' Rotheram said, highlighting the dangers of unchecked speculation. Outpouring of Support The incident has drawn heartfelt responses from across the football world and beyond. King Charles III, currently in Canada, expressed his shock and sadness, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that 'the whole country stands with Liverpool.' Princess Anne visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to meet medics and victims, and Liverpool FC issued a statement offering support to those affected. Former manager Jürgen Klopp, who attended the parade, called it 'one of the greatest days' marred by tragedy, while current captain Virgil van Dijk prayed for the injured. Investigation Underway As Water Street remains cordoned off, Merseyside Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the car's movements and establish the full circumstances. The force has urged the public not to share distressing videos online, with forensic teams continuing to gather evidence amid tributes of flowers, cards, and toys laid near the scene. With the suspect in custody until at least Wednesday afternoon, questions linger about how the vehicle breached the parade's security measures, a point Home Secretary Yvette Cooper declined to address pending the ongoing investigation. A City in Reflection Liverpool, a city synonymous with football passion, now grapples with the aftermath of this devastating incident. As the club cancels further title celebrations, the focus remains on supporting the victims and their families. For now, the investigation continues, but the scars of a day that began with jubilation will linger for those caught in its tragic turn.
Dubai Eye
28-05-2025
- Dubai Eye
Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured. Police said they had arrested a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area," whom they believed to be the driver of the vehicle which struck a large group of supporters who were celebrating in the city in northwest England. Twenty people were treated at the scene. Ambulance officials said of the 27 taken to hospital, four were children. One child and one adult were in a serious condition. Four people trapped under the vehicle had to be released by firefighters. Videos on social media showed people thrown into the air as the car rammed into spectators. When the car stopped, angry fans converged on it and began smashing the windows as police officers intervened to prevent them from reaching the driver. "We believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it. The incident is not being treated as terrorism," temporary Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims told reporters. With most people off work for the Spring Bank Holiday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered to watch the Liverpool team and its staff travel through the city centre on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy. An eyewitness said the collision happened about 10 minutes after the bus carrying the Liverpool team had passed by, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported. The incident "cast a very dark shadow over what had been a joyous day," Liverpool city council leader Liam Robinson said on social media. In the aftermath, a Reuters photographer saw emergency services carrying victims on stretchers to ambulances and debris scattered on the road. An eyewitness to Monday's incident who gave her name as Chelsea told BBC Radio that people packed onto the street were only alerted to the danger by screams from the crowd. That enabled some to jump out of the way as the driver showed no sign of slowing. "With the commotion, that was the only reason we looked up, and thankfully, looked up and managed to jump out (of) the way in time," the woman said. Liverpool last won the trophy during the COVID pandemic when celebrations were not permitted due to lockdowns. A Reuters witness said that before the incident, there was disorder in the city centre where the parade was due to pass, with overcrowding and spectators confused by a lack of signage about street closures or where they should go. "My thoughts are with all those injured or affected," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X, calling the scenes "appalling" and saying he was being updated about the events. The team said on X it was in direct contact with police. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident," Liverpool FC said.
AsiaOne
28-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash, World News
LIVERPOOL, England - A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a Premier League title parade, injuring more than 50, British police said. Eleven victims remained in hospital in a stable condition on Tuesday (May 27) , police said, adding that they all appeared to be recovering well. British police believe the incident, in a packed Liverpool city centre on Monday, was isolated and not an act of terrorism. They said the driver of the grey Ford Galaxy people-carrier involved in the incident was believed to have followed an ambulance into a closed street when a road block was lifted to allow paramedics to attend to a suspected heart attack victim. Videos posted online showed the vehicle driving through the street crowded with fans, sending several flying into the air and dragging at least four under its wheels. When the vehicle stopped, angry people converged on it and began smashing the windows as police officers battled to prevent them from reaching the driver. Police said 50 people, including children, had been treated for their injuries, with 11 still in hospital. "They are all in a stable condition, and I am pleased to say that they appear to be recovering well," Deputy Chief Constable Jenny Sims said. King Charles, who is visiting Canada, said he was "deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible events". His sister, Princess Anne, met medics who had treated some of the injured at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. A million people With most people off work for the Spring Bank Holiday, officials estimated that around 1 million people descended on the 10-mile (16 km) parade route to watch the Liverpool team travel through the city on an open-top bus with the Premier League trophy. Liverpool last won the league in 2020, ending a 30-year-wait, but fans were unable to celebrate due to lockdowns during the pandemic. Police said the car hit the spectators as the event was winding down. In the aftermath, a Reuters photographer saw emergency services carrying victims on stretchers and in their arms to nearby ambulances. One source told MailOnline that it looked like the driver panicked when he realised he was in the crowd and people started banging on his car. The driver, who was sounding his horn, reversed and then accelerated forwards, according to reports from other witnesses. Police were unusually quick to provide a description of the man they arrested, saying around two hours after the incident he was a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area." Former police officers and local politicians said that statement was needed to cool social media speculation that the episode was an Islamist attack. "That was one of my first concerns, that we needed to get the story out quickly," Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram told the BBC. "If there's a vacuum, we know there are some elements that will try to inflame the situation and to create that speculation and to put misinformation out there." The same police force oversaw the response to the murder of three young girls in the nearby town of Southport last year, an incident which sparked days of rioting, fuelled initially by speculation online over the identity of the attacker. [[nid:718449]]
