With offers available at dozens of resorts, holidaymakers can save up to £300 on a family getaway

Parkdean Resorts is giving the classic UK staycation a fresh new twist this summer with the launch of all-inclusive packages across 45 holiday parks nationwide. Designed to offer families greater value and convenience, the packages combine accommodation, meals and drinks into one easy-to-budget booking.

Aimed at taking the stress out of holiday spending, the all-inclusive option includes three relaxed, restaurant-style table-service meals each day, with dedicated children’s menus replacing the traditional buffet experience. Guests can also enjoy unlimited soft drinks and hot beverages, including unlimited Costa Coffee, helping families make the most of their break without worrying about extra costs adding up.

All-inclusive dining packages start from around £25 per adult per night, with children’s rates from just £10 on selected four-night midweek stays. Combined with a standard caravan booking, a family of four can enjoy a complete holiday including accommodation and meals for under £400, representing potential savings of more than £300 compared with booking separately, reports the Mirror.

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The wallet-friendly holiday offers are available for Monday check-ins outside peak school holiday periods at participating coastal and countryside locations, ranging from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands. Holidaymakers can conveniently add the package either when booking online or opt to upgrade upon arrival.

Because some of the very best holidays can be found close to home, Parkdean has three unforgettable locations right here in Wales. Camarthan Bay Holiday Park sits right on the estuary, and offers an indoor pool with a waterslide, incredible views and a range of hot tub lodges.

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The food and drink package is now available at 45 parks throughout the UK

Over at Trecco Bay, one of the largest holiday parks in Europe offers seomthing with everyone, close to the South Wales Coast Path. Alternatively, Pendine Sands Holiday Park is a great choice for a more relaxing break for coastal explorers and your four-legged friends.

Beyond the new dining options, guests can still take advantage of the traditional on-site amenities, swimming pools, live entertainment and kids’ clubs that make a Parkdean Resorts holiday so unforgettable. The all-inclusive approach offers a straightforward alternative to overseas trips, without the stress of departure lounges and flight delays.

List of Parkdean Resorts parks offering all-inclusive breaks:

1. Bideford Bay Holiday Park, Devon
2. California Cliffs Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
3. Camber Sands Holiday Park, Sussex
4. Carmarthen Bay Holiday Park, Wales
5. Cayton Bay Holiday Park, Yorkshire
6. Challaborough Bay Holiday Park, Devon
7. Cherry Tree Holiday Park, Norfolk
8. Coopers Beach Holiday Park, Essex
9. Crimdon Dene Holiday Park, County Durham
10. Grannie’s Heilan’ Hame Holiday Park, Scotland
11. Highfield Grange Holiday Park, Essex
12. Kessingland Beach Holiday Park, Suffolk
13. Lizard Point Holiday Park, Cornwall
14. Looe Bay Holiday Park, Cornwall
15. Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Isle of Wight
16. Manor Park Holiday Park, Norfolk
17. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park, Scotland
18. Naze Marine Holiday Park, Essex
19. Newquay Holiday Park, Cornwall
20. Nodes Point Holiday Park, Isle of Wight
21. Ocean Edge Holiday Park, Lancashire
22. Pendine Sands Holiday Park, Wales
23. Romney Sands Holiday Park, Kent
24. Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset
25. Sandy Bay Holiday Park, Dorset
26. Sandylands Holiday Park, Scotland
27. Skipsea Sands Holiday Park, Yorkshire
28. Southerness Holiday Park, Scotland
29. Southview Holiday Park, Lincolnshire
30. Sundrum Castle Holiday Park, Scotland
31. Summerfields Holiday Park, Lincolnshire
32. Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight
33. Torquay Holiday Park, Devon
34. Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Wales
35. Tummel Valley Holiday Park, Scotland
36. Ty Mawr Holiday Park, Wales
37. Valley Farm Holiday Park, Essex
38. Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth
39. Warmwell Holiday Park, Dorset
40. Weeley Bridge Holiday Park, Essex
41. Wemyss Bay Holiday Park, Scotland
42. West Bay Holiday Park, Dorset
43. White Acres Holiday Park, Cornwall
44. White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Lake District
45. Whitley Bay Holiday Park, Northumberland

The money-saving rollout coincides with a significant £10 million overhaul at two of the operator’s most-loved coastal resorts. At Vauxhall Holiday Park in Norfolk, thrill-seekers can now take on brand-new high and low ropes courses, alongside a survival-themed Bear Grylls Escape Room. For younger visitors, the park has introduced an exciting “Off-Road Rangers” track and dedicated safe zones for toddlers.

Teenagers and adults can relax in the newly opened Hat Tricks Sports Bar, which boasts interactive darts, shuffleboard, and indoor golf. These improvements are further complemented by new dining outlets such as Thunderbird Fried Chicken, all situated just a short distance from a family-friendly beach.

Meanwhile, at Highfield Grange in Essex, the sweeping makeover also includes high-octane attractions such as high ropes courses, Bear Grylls escape rooms, and an Off-Road Rangers track for children. Adults can equally enjoy a new sports bar featuring interactive darts and indoor golf, all conveniently located close to the iconic beach at Clacton-on-Sea.

The multi award-winning holiday operator has been recognised for its family breaks and holiday parks, picking up prizes at the British Travel Awards as well as the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards. Beyond the dining options, guests can enjoy an action-packed staycation across more than 60 parks throughout the UK.

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For families unable to find their ideal getaway with Parkdean Resorts, Haven has also unveiled its 2026 deals, with standard three-night caravan holidays starting from £79. Meanwhile, Forest Holidays is offering nature enthusiasts 10% off a log cabin escape across 13 UK locations.

Guests who have already enjoyed a stay at a Parkdean Resort have been leaving glowing reviews on Trustpilot. One visitor who stayed at Trecco Bay in Wales said: “Magical experience. Had such a lovely stay at the sight this week The surroundings are out of this world with an amazing beach and the different sights around the surrounding areas”

Another who visited Highfield Grange exclaimed: “We’ve had a lovely week away. The entertainment staff have been amazing. Great shows, brilliant interaction with the kids. Becky, Ricky and all the entertainers… can’t fault them.”

Another contributed: “Amazing holiday! Kids has so much much perfect location. The night entertainment was amazing.” At Vauxhall Holiday Park, one visitor described it as a “special place” saying: “It was our first holiday of this kind, but we felt wonderful. The caravan was clean, spacious and warm, the beds comfortable. We went with our five-year-old grandson, who enjoyed a lot of activities, many interactive, in which we, the grandparents, also found a place.”

Not every visitor was equally enthusiastic, though, with one pointing out: “We recently stayed at Camber Sands Parkdean Holiday Resort and overall had a great time, although there were a few areas that could definitely be improved. Our caravan was clean, which we appreciated, but it didn’t quite match the standard we were expecting from the Gold package we had booked.”

Another who visited Vauxhall remarked: “Location was good a few minutes from Yarmouth, but unfortunately, we had to rent a caravan as we have two small dogs. The condition of the caravan was very disheartening.”

Most families relish the entertainment and flexibility that Parkdean provides. Another holidaymaker who visited Kessingland Beach Resort said: “Lovely family stay! The location is perfect – directly on the beach, which is great for walks and exploring. The staff were very friendly, and my children really enjoyed the Craft Hub activities. The pool is a little on the smaller side if you’re comparing it to other Parkdean resorts, but it was still great fun. Highly recommend!”

Find out more about all-inclusive deals at Parkdean Resorts here.

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One person, Chery Chadwick, who has reported an issue with Halifax, says: “Nearly had to put our shopping back! Fortunately I had some cash and enough in my account to cover the total bill!

“This is humiliating with a queue of people behind you, watching you not being able to pay for your food!”

The incident, which is being investigated by the policing watchdog, prompted a wave of political reaction on Monday, including a video clip filmed by Farage in which he said the police response was evidence of “two-tier Britain,” and called for an end to “anti-white prejudice”.

Located at Hornbeam Park within the landmark Lenz building, Metric Golf Club promises to combine world-class technology, expert coaching, premium practice facilities and a modern clubhouse environment to create a year-round home for golfers who want to improve their game.

Unlike entertainment-led simulator venues, Metric Golf Club says its scheme has been designed around performance, coaching and community.

The venue will feature six premium TrackMan-powered simulator bays, dedicated coaching and club-fitting facilities, performance training spaces, and a modern clubhouse atmosphere where members and guests can work, socialise and connect.

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Metric Golf Club was founded by Harrogate entrepreneur Martin Brailsford alongside PGA Professional Ollie White, who joins the business as Co-Founder and will lead the day-to-day operation and performance standards of the club.

Ollie White is widely regarded as one of Yorkshire’s leading young PGA professionals and has built a strong reputation as both a coach and competitive player, currently playing on the Clutch Pro Tour.  

Having worked with golfers of all ages and abilities, from beginners and juniors through to elite amateur players, he brings a modern coaching philosophy and a deep understanding of player development. 

As Co-Founder, he will oversee coaching, player development, junior programmes, club fitting, member engagement and daily operations, ensuring that every aspect of the venue remains focused on helping golfers improve and enjoy the game.

Martin Brailsford said: “Golf has evolved dramatically over the last decade, but many of the places where people practise and improve haven’t evolved with it.

“Metric Golf Club has been created to bridge that gap. We wanted to build a facility that combines the best technology in golf with a premium clubhouse environment and a community of people who genuinely enjoy getting better.

“From the outset, it was important that this wasn’t simply a technology venue. We wanted someone at the heart of the business who understands golfers, understands coaching and shares the vision for what I’m trying to create.

“Ollie has been involved from the earliest conversations and has played a huge role in shaping the club. His reputation, energy and commitment to developing players make him the ideal person to lead the day-to-day operation of Metric.”

Ollie White added: “What excites me most about Metric is that we’re building something completely different to what currently exists in the region.

“Yes, the technology is incredible, but ultimately this is about people. It’s about creating an environment where golfers can practise with purpose, learn from great coaches, spend time with like-minded people and enjoy being part of a genuine golf community.

“Whether you’re a beginner, a junior golfer, a competitive amateur or simply someone who loves the game, Metric will provide a place where you can improve all year round.”

Alongside memberships, the venue will offer coaching programmes, junior academies, club fitting, corporate events, leagues, competitions and social golf experiences.

The club is expected to attract golfers from across Yorkshire and beyond, while also creating a new destination within Harrogate’s growing business and leisure community.

Further announcements regarding memberships, coaching partners, opening events and launch opportunities will be made in the coming months.

For updates and opening information, visit www.metricgolf.club or follow @metricgolfclub on Instagram.

Bank account holders were left unable to use the bank app properly.

Issues started at around 11am with users complaining that they couldn’t get the app to load or their login to work, according to Downdetector.

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Problems were recorded by Halifax users across the UK on Downdectector, including London, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool.

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Of the problems reported, 67% relate to problems with the Halifax while 13% reported problems with login.

A further 10% of problems were linked to fund transfers.

One customer said on Downdetector: “Cannot login to my account.

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Another commented: “Cannot make any payments or transactions with my banking details?”

Someone else said: “Banking app says they’re having technical issues and to try again later.”

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The Halifax app has informed customers using the app that it is “having a few technical problems”.

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The website monitors disruptions to various key services, including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more.

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In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform.

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A fed up Lloyds cutomer has tried switching to Santander after struggling to access his online banking.

Writing to the official Santander account on X, the customer said: “I bank with Lloyds. Please take my business. Any switch deals?”

Earlier, the user wrote to Lloyds saying: “Your systems are so useless that not only can I not access my account, but you suggest I make a complaint.

“When I try and make a complaint and spend five minutes filling in the form with all the inadequacies that you are providing. Guess what?,” he said, with an attached screenshot showing a ‘Service Interruption’ warning.

The move from Bellway Homes comes just days before it launches its Lancaster Fold development this Saturday, along with launch prices and details of how the homes will look.

The development, which opens on Saturday 6th June at 11am, is being built off Chapel Hill to the south of the fast-growing town.

Melanie Smith, Bellway Yorkshire’s sales director, said: “There’s always a lot of excitement in the build up to a new development and it’s certainly gaining ever more momentum the closer we get to the sales launch on Saturday.

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“I’m sure news of the prices and the newly released images will provide yet another level of interest and lead to an extremely busy opening weekend.”

Bellway’s Lancaster Fold will comprise 195 new homes and feature everything from one-bedroom semi-detached homes to five-bed detached properties. The mix of homes also includes terraces and bungalows.

Melanie  added: “The wide cross section of house types alone would give us a great deal of confidence ahead of the opening weekend.

“But when you add in the location – which combines great transports links and a popular market town location – then we are preparing to open with a real belief that Lancaster Fold will quickly become one of our most popular and fastest selling developments in Yorkshire.”

The homes being built by Bellway will feature a range of house types from The Bellway Collection, which the developer says showcases the best in contemporary home design, while also celebrating the artisan traditions at the heart of Bellway’s rich heritage.

 They include EV charters, thicker loft insulation, waste water heat recovery systems, thermally broken lintels, PV diverters and enhanced ventilation systems aiming to reduce energy running costs.

Rafael Leao has also been linked with a more to north London, but it is Manchester United who have made their first move to sign the AC Milan forward. Michael Carrick is also eyeing up Newcastle pair Sandro Tonali and Lewis Hall. Ederson, from Atalanta, is expected to be their first new arrival to replace Casemiro. Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is set to be given far more control of new signings than his predecessors, but his first business could be the exits of Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, who are both attracting interest with Spain, and Alejandro Garnacho, who is simply not wanted. Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen are both of interest.

Cllr Grahl added: “The dispute […] could still be resolved through meaningful negotiations with staff and their recognised union, the NEU. Teaching assistants are central to delivering high-quality SEND provision, and their pay and conditions should reflect the skill, care and consistency their work requires.”

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated that Donald Trump would have ‘absolutely’ gone to prison if he lost the 2024 presidential election.

While appearing on Fox News’ Hang Out with Sean Hannity podcast, the former prosecutor spoke with the TV presenter — who is known for his pro-Trump coverage — about the president’s 34 felony convictions.

He suggested winning the presidency for the second time likely changed Trump’s fate dramatically.

Hannity said: ‘[Trump] was convicted on 34 felony charges. So, is it an accurate statement to say, “He either wins in 2024, wins the White House — it’s either the White House or the big house?”‘

The ‘big house’ is an American slang term that means prison or a penitentiary.

Without hesitation, Blanche responded: ‘Yes. I mean, oh yeah, absolutely.’

The Attorney General, who led Trump’s defense team in the infamous Stormy Daniels hush money trial, added: ‘He had a D.C. case breathing down his neck. He had the Florida case, which had been dismissed, but they were appealing it.

‘And then he had a judge in New York. There’s no scenario in which he wasn’t going to send President Trump to prison, and he didn’t after the president won.’

Back in 2024 — three years after Trump’s first presidency — he was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.

The American adult film actress and director claimed that she and Trump had sex, and that she accepted $130,000 from the president’s former lawyer before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence about the alleged affair.

Trump, who was 77 at the time, became the first former US president to be tried for a crime, which led to his 34 counts of fraud charges.

However, Trump was granted an unconditional discharge by the judge. This is a court sentence in which a defendant is found guilty of a minor offence, but the judge decides that no punishment, further supervision, or fines are necessary.

Still, it cemented Trump’s status as a convicted felon.

Meanwhile, Hannity questioned whether Trump would have faced federal prosecution had he not ran for a second presidential campaign.

He put to Blanche: ‘If he had decided not to run, all of this, none of this would have happened.’

The Attorney General then replied: ‘Without a doubt. And those smug prosecutors would say, “Oh no, this has nothing to do with the fact that he’s running.” All right. Yeah, you should work on that in the mirror.’

Alongside his convictions, Trump was also impeached during his first term as president. The impeachment made him the third US president to be impeached by the House of Representatives, after Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998.

However, Trump is the only US president and only federal official to have been impeached twice. In each case, he was acquitted on all counts by the Senate.

The first was in December 2019. Just one week before Christmas, the House voted to impeach Trump over allegations that he sought help from Ukraine to boost his chances of re-election.

Trump was accused of breaking the law by pressuring the newly elected Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to find damaging information regarding Joe Biden, his political rival, who eventually won the presidency in 2020.

Democrats responded by saying it is illegal to request help from foreign entities to win a US election.

The second was in January 2021, when an article of impeachment was launched against Trump that charged him with ‘incitement of insurrection’, linked to the January 6 Capitol riots.

In a video, Trump asked supporters to ‘peacefully and patriotically’ make their voices heard. However, he also told them to ‘fight like hell’ after he said the election had been falsely stolen from him.

After his speech, many broke into the Capitol and the building was placed on lockdown. Five people died during the incident.