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How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’: British family holiday destination helped launch Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh, but is this the end after ‘Asylum King’ takes over and leaves just three parks? Is this now the worst resort in the UK?

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The Pontins at the Spanish Riviera Hotel in Weymouth on a warm sunny day in 1987

The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more

Mother leaves husband paralyzed, two others injured after crash during car meet

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A dangerous driver has left a pedestrian paralysed and two others injured after a crash at a car meet in Flintshire. Kiera Ridler was travelling at around 65mph on a 30mph road when she collided with another car, before her vehicle veered off the road and hit pedestrian Christopher Rakestraw. Mr Rakestraw’s injuries were so … Read more

New EY boss leaves strategic questions unresolved

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Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Janet Truncale presented Carmine Di Sibio with luggage tags at a humorous farewell party at New York’s Glasshouse last week, cheekily hinting that he would have to get used to commercial travel again. Truncale finally got … Read more

EasyJet wheelchair passengers left stranded after plane leaves without them

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Liz Weir was left behind on an easyJet flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (Picture: Facebook / Liz Weir)

Liz Weir was left behind on an easyJet flight from Belfast to Edinburgh (Picture: Facebook / Liz Weir) Three easyJet passengers requiring wheelchair assistance were left stranded on the tarmac after a plane took off without them. Liz Weir, a well-known author and storyteller, was among the passengers who watched in disbelief as the plane … Read more

E. Coli: 27 cases confirmed in Wales, with one outbreak linked to lettuce leaves in some supermarket sandwiches

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Deeside.com > News Posted: Sat June 15, 2024 Some sandwiches sold at major supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons have been recalled following an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that there have been 27 cases of E. coli infection in Wales since May 25. … Read more

Apple’s new artificial intelligence leaves out more than 90% of current iPhone users

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After nearly two years of waiting, Apple has finally jumped into the generative artificial intelligence (AI) field, with the big news announced by the company’s CEO Tim Cook at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). Kicking off the keynote event, Cook announced, “I’m excited that we’ll be introducing deep new intelligence capabilities that we hope will … Read more

Couple leaves vacation five days early because of sewage smell and techno music

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s travel email A couple cut short their three-week five-star beach holiday, which cost them £2,700, because they couldn’t bear the stench of sewage in their room and had to walk for almost an hour in the sweltering heat … Read more