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Sea, a paddle and an ice cream on the prom: Celebrating the golden age of the great British seaside
British summer

Sea, a paddle and an ice cream on the prom: Celebrating the golden age of the great British seaside

The faded grandeur of British seaside towns reflects the times, but their social legacy lives on. Scroll down for details of a new photography exhibition, and to vote on your favourite British seaside resort

Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays
Cost of living

Free and cheap things to do with the kids over the 2024 summer holidays

It’s important to remember that you don’t have to spend lots of money to have a good time over the summer holidays. Here are some free and budget-friendly things to do which your kids will adore

Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: ‘Stressed out to the max’
Childcare

Summer holiday childcare costs surge to more than £1,000 per child: ‘Stressed out to the max’

More than one in three families ‘dread’ the summer holidays because of childcare costs, as prices soar again this year in spite of inflation and the cost of living crisis easing

I’m on holiday, my hotel is cursed and I have a crush on a Spanish game show host
Lucy Sweet

I’m on holiday, my hotel is cursed and I have a crush on a Spanish game show host

A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?
Employment

A lifetime of summer Fridays: What is the nine-day fortnight?

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I enjoyed my time in an idyllic place. But the old battles remain
Opinion

I enjoyed my time in an idyllic place. But the old battles remain