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The Harrogate Inn warm welcome awaits

Inn-provement puts great into Harrogate Chris Page

The cleansing cost for Hallowe'en in 2022 was £7862.16.

Cleansing bill for Clipper, St. Patrick’s Day, Hallowe’en & ABOD parade revealed Kevin Mullan

The Explora I off Greencastle.

Brand new cruise ship Explora I makes maiden voyage to Maiden City Staff Reporter

Donegal has lost 119 pubs since 2005.

Donegal loses 119 pubs in 17 years – a 26.3% decline Kevin Mullan

The Westleton Crown in the rural village of Westleton, Suffolk. Picture - Emma Cabielles

Seaside towns are on the doorstep at this dog friendly countryside staycation Karla Hall

Stunning views of Roseberry Topping from the Angrove Country Park lodges. Image: Mike Whorley Photography

Unwinding on a dog-friendly lodge break in the North Yorkshire Moors Daniel Bailey

The Hebridean Sky alongside in Derry on Tuesday.

Luxury cruise liner Hebridean Sky alongside in Derry Kevin Mullan

The Headland Hotel and Spa on world-famous Fistral Beach.

New £10m Aqua Club provides all year relaxation at this famous hotel Karla Hall

Young Fiachra Blackery shows off his drumming skills during Friday's Greater Shantallow Area Partnership/Ethos Family Fun Day at the Playtrail, Belmont. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

11 photographs of GSAP/Ethos Picnic in the Park Fun Day Staff Reporter

The Belfray Country Inn

4-star Belfray Country Inn a perfect option for your wedding day Staff Reporter

Some of the toddlers enjoying their own fun in the play pen during the Féile 'Big Family Night Out' at Inveroe, Creggan.

14 photographs of The Big Family Night Out at Inveroe Gardens Staff Reporter

Pensioners from the Bogside pictured outside the Pilot's Row Community Centre on Monday morning before boarding the coach to take them on the Annual Older People's Bus Run, as part of the Féile 23. The trip included a visit to Ards Monastery, a tour of the hills of Donegal before relaxing at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for dinner and music. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Féile 2023 bus run sets off for Ards monastery Staff Reporter

The Bishop's Gate Lodge.

Historic Bishop’s Gate lodge at Downhill opens for holiday bookings Kevin Mullan

There was a good turnout for the Gasyard Féile’s Big Bog BBQ last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 074

As Féile 2023 kicks off here is a full run down of the community festival Kevin Mullan

A packed quayside during a previous Foyle Maritime Festival

Maritime Festival to go ahead in new format in 2024 after Clipper chooses Oban Kevin Mullan

Golden Sunset at Holywell Bay - Paul - stock.adobe.com

Let the stunning sunsets of Holywell Bay seduce you at these luxury lodges Karla Hall

The lovely interior of one of the seafront double rooms at the Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa Hotel

Just 'Summer Lovin' The Redcastle Oceanfront Golf and Spa Hotel getaway Michael Wilson

What awaits in Cardiff on a weekend train break? Dean Mellor

The Cavendish Hotel exterior and view of the new Garden Room and Terrace. Image: Devonshire Hotels

Chatsworth walks and a new restaurant to enjoy at The Cavendish Hotel Baslow Daniel Bailey

The Marella Voyager ship, which has just undergone a multi-million pound refit

Amazing bucket list destinations ticked off on this superb cruise Dean Mellor

The Oak Tree Restaurant

13 photographs offering sneak peak inside Derry’s new Ebrington Hotel Kevin Mullan

Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark, in the city of Chester. Picture: Geoff Eccles - stock.adobe.com

Why the cathedral city of Chester is perfect for a staycation Karla Hall

Historic Pentillie Castle on River Tamar in the Cornish countryside

Celebrate in style with a Finest Retreats getaway Chris Page

Derry has been ranked among the most welcoming regions of the UK.

Derry ranked among most welcoming regions in the UK Kevin Mullan

The extension will start here where the current greenway ends.

Strathfoyle Greenway to be extended by 385 metres along north east of estate Kevin Mullan

An application to develop a pub at 35 and 37 Waterloo Street has been lodged with Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Proposal for new pub in Waterloo Street called 'Peggy Gordon’s' Kevin Mullan

The Carnival of Colours makes a welcome return to the centre of Derry from the 1st to the 2nd of July from 1pm to 6pm each day. The hugely popular free event organised by In Your Space Circus will see jugglers, musicians and comic and street theatre performances over the weekend. The event launched by the Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue who was entertained by Jugglers, Eve and Gabriel Crouch, Candy Crouch, Lukie Luke and Rachel Melaugh from the circus troupe. Picture Martin McKeown. 23.06.23

Derry’s festival of circus, art and music, Carnival of Colours, is back! Staff Reporter

Butlin's new Play Experience centre

Butlin’s to open an incredible new indoor activity centre Chris Page

Enjoying the great outdoors with Camplify

Enjoy those Grand Days Out with Camplify Chris Page

Culdaff

Inishowen beaches among ‘most Instagrammable’ Kevin Mullan

Micheál Kerrigan

Councillors praise Micheál Kerrigan who will be Grand Marshall of Dublin Pride Kevin Mullan

Make Father's Day special

Celebrate the great British summertime this Father’s Day with hand picked hotels Chris Page

best lightweight one person hiking tents

10 best backpacking tents UK from Vango, Snugpak and Decathlon Sian Lewis

Magnificent Benone Strand stretches seven miles from Magilligan Point to Downhill. If the tide is out far enough it is possible to walk from the point the whole way to Castlerock - another fine bathing spot. The spectacular golden strand is on the Atlantic and thus can be prone to rip currents so extra care should be taken. There are lifeguards at Benone and Castlerock so swim between the flags.

17 of the best beaches in Derry and Donegal to go for a swim and cool down Kevin Mullan

Images of 'The Ebrington' signage prepared by RPP Architects and submitted to Derry City and Strabane District Council by the applicant.

Images of signage for new Ebrington Hotel and Corner House pub submitted Kevin Mullan

Never better time for budget breaks ... no buts, it's got to be Butlin's Chris Page

Discover wild Devon and other areas of the UK (photo: Adobe)

New Scientist Discovery Tours expands UK offering Chris Page

Make a splash with Park Plaza

Get that summer feeling with European city breaks Chris Page

Gary McDonald, manager of the new Ebrington Hotel. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 23

Gary McDonald talks of ‘excitement’ as Ebrington Hotel gets set for opening Kevin Mullan

The Ro is one of the best places to admire the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere. Image: Pellier Photography

The Ro Hotel: a dog-friendly retreat in the heart of the Lake District Daniel Bailey

The new park will be located on this green space at the entrance to Currynierin.

Plans to develop modern new play park at Currynierin progress Kevin Mullan

Malin Beg (Silver Strand) beach near Glencolumbkille in west Donegal is one of most beautiful beaches in the world. You won't want to leave. It's worth the steps!

Travel Ireland 2023: 55 amazing places to visit in Derry & Donegal along the Wil... Brendan McDaid

The new mural taking shape at Ebrington

Aussie artist Fintan Magee creating mural on gable of soon-to-be Cornerhouse Pub Kevin Mullan

'Explore one of the UK's most beautiful destinations' Chris Page