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BBC News
12-07-2025
- BBC News
How we saved hundreds on our family summer holiday
The cost of all-inclusive package holidays to some of the most popular destinations has soared, prompting people to get creative to save News has been speaking to people who have used money-saving hacks to slash the price of their summer there are issues you would like to see covered, you can get in touch via Your Voice, Your BBC News. 'We booked two days before' Laura Strang, 25, from Oban, Scotland saves money by booking at the last even booked her honeymoon just two days before they flew."We got married on the 21st of June and waited until the 23rd of June to book a holiday for June 25th."We had two weeks in Mexico because it was cheaper than two weeks in Europe."Laura and her husband Sam Gledhill, 27, paid £1,200 each for 14 nights all-inclusive in Cancun."I would say we saved thousands of pounds, based on reviews," she says."Ten nights in Spain was coming up the same or more expensive. It's a 10-hour flight over to Mexico so it's a little bit crazy, that."She says she and her husband have previously booked holidays within a few days of flying to Tenerife, Salou and Marrakesh and have saved money each time."Choosing not to go all-inclusive can save money but that depends on the country," says Laura."We found Mexico quite expensive when going out and about [so all-inclusive made sense], but you could probably save money in Spain by going half board." 'We travel off-peak and look for kids go free places' Nathan Hart and his fiancee Cassie Farrelly estimate they saved £3,300 by searching for a holiday that offered a free child's place and going outside school have booked a 10-day all-inclusive holiday in Spain's Balearic Islands at the end of September with their three-year-old twin daughters Alba and couple from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales recommend using the filter option on some of the biggest travel agency websites."When searching you can see which places offer one free child place, choose a range of locations and sort by lowest price," says Nathan."We found an exceptional hotel for £800 per person plus one free child place, so that's already an £800 saving."As well as that, on the booking page you can see a calendar showing the difference in price for the holiday on different dates." Nathan says when he compared the same holiday in August it was double the price."That would have been completely unaffordable for us."I now completely understand why parents with older kids travel inside school term time and it's absolutely something we will have to consider when our girls are older."Parents who take their children out of school for holidays during term time risk being fined, and repeat offenders could face prosecution. 'I swapped my London flat for a Spanish villa' May Burrough works in central London. But her flat is too small to have lots of people to stay, so last October she invited some close friends to a five-bedroomed villa with a pool on the Costa Brava, estimates it would normally have cost around £3,500 to rent a house like that. But she used a home-swapping site and only paid €100 (£85) - for the cleaning fee - plus around £250 on she saved money on the villa, May and her friends did splash out on food and drink, such as oysters and wine from the region."We really had a lush time at the house because we were like, 'well, we're not paying for the accommodation!'"Because finding someone to do a straight swap with can often be tricky, the Home Exchange site she uses allows her to earn credits by letting people stay in her one-bedroom flat, and then spend them elsewhere."It does take a bit of effort. I put valuables away, you have to change the bedsheets, cleaning every time. But it is fully worth it," says says the site is a bit clunky to use, but she loves what it allows her to do, for an annual fee of around £ she booked a one-night stay in Vienne, France so she could go to a concert."A hotel was going to be mega-expensive. So I booked a room in someone's home and left in the morning." 'I use my credit card to get loyalty points for flights' Ebrahim Paruk, 35, from Nuneaton near Coventry in Warwickshire saves money on flights by saving up Virgin Atlantic credit card does his best to collect as many points as possible. "I pay for everything I can with the card," he says, including his bills, weekly petrol, and weekly groceries."These are day-to-day necessities that you have to buy, so you might as well get a reward," he himself as "the biggest football fan you will probably ever find", he started doing it as a way of going to the major international best saving he made with the points was a return flight to Düsseldorf to watch Germany v Denmark in the 2024 Euros - he saved £400 on his £800 add to the saving, he won the match ticket and hotel accommodation in a competition, meaning the whole trip cost him a total of £ he uses the same method to save money when booking holidays for him and his wife. 'I house sit and get to see the US' Annmaree Bancroft is a single mum of a three-year-old and has been house sitting with him 11 first time was looking after two dogs for a week in a house in Scarsdale outside New York year they will be going back there for a few days, this time as friends of the homeowner. Then they will stay on for three more weeks in the US, without paying for any overnight accommodation, thanks to further housesitting stints in Connecticut and cost of the holiday will be the £1,435 she is spending on flights, plus travel between cities and spending money."A lot of parents think that once you have a child, you can't travel," says Annmaree."That is just not true. There are these alternative ways now to travel and make it affordable."If you do choose to house sit, it is recommended that you use a reputable site. Annmaree uses the online platform Trusted Housesitters, which charges a membership fee for sitters of £99 to £199 a year. 'We're staycationing in the UK' House sitting may also be an option for those choosing not to go Pennel-Price lives with her partner, two children, aged two and four months, and their golden retriever Kofi in had looked into a family holiday through the traditional means but calculated that it would cost around £3,000 to go on a foreign holiday for a the whole family is going house sitting in a small village in Buckinghamshire for two will be staying in a home with a sauna, swimming pool and a private woodland, to look after two Yorkshire terriers, booked through the website HouseSit Match."We mostly plan to just stay there," says Kayleigh, who thinks the whole trip could cost £250."We love both abroad and UK holidays, but we don't like to leave our dog," she says. "And with the two babies, abroad is a little harder."
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air quality alert issued in Columbus region due to wildfire smoke, fireworks emissions
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission issued an air quality alert July 5 for the Columbus area as Canadian wildfire smoke, fireworks emissions and sunny weather were all predicted to lower the region's air quality. Partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 90s will promote ozone formation, while light winds will allow pollutants to build up, according to a Planning Commission news release. Columbus' Air Quality Index score, a number from 0-500 with higher values meaning more polluted air, is expected to reach 101. Air quality scores from 101-150 indicate the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, which may include active children, older adults and people with lung diseases like asthma or COPD. During an alert, people in such groups should limit their outdoor activities or go outside in the morning, when pollutants are lowest, according to the Planning Commission. Columbus' air quality score is predicted to fall back into the moderate range of 51-100 on July 6. Breaking and trending news reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Air quality alert issued in Columbus due to wildfire smoke, fireworks
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Protests to hit Columbus streets this weekend. Will the weather forecast affect turnout?
Protesters planning to attend this weekend's multiple demonstrations might want to add "rain, rain, go away" to their repertoire of chants. Rain and possibly thunderstorms are clouding the forecast for June 14, the day of the 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride March and multiple No Kings protests. The chance of precipitation is 90%. The rain won't let up as day turns to night, either. There will be showers and possibly a thunderstorm that night before 2 a.m., and the chance of precipitation is 80%. After 2 a.m. there will just be a chance of showers. Here is the full forecast for the next week in Columbus. Thursday: It will be mostly sunny with a high near 89. There will be a calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 66. There will be a light and variable wind. Friday: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. It will be partly sunny with a high near 87. There will be a calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected, except higher amounts could fall if there are thunderstorms. Friday Night: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 69. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are expected, except higher amounts could be possible if there are thunderstorms. Saturday: There will be showers and a thunderstorm is possible. The high will be near 83. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Saturday Night: There will be showers and a thunderstorm will be possible before 2 a.m., then there is a chance of showers. The low will be around 68. The chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: There is a chance of showers, then showers are likely and a thunderstorm is possible after 2 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday Night: Showers are likely, and a thunderstorm is possible before 8 p.m., then there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 66. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Monday: There is a chance of showers. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 84. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday Night: There is a chance of showers. It will be mostly cloudy with a low around 67. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday: There is A chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly sunny with a high near 86. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Stonewall Columbus Pride March, No Kings protests: Weekend weather watch
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Ohio BMV warns drivers of scammers sending texts posing as the bureau
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles issued a warning about scam text messages claiming the recipient has unpaid traffic tickets. Recent scam texts sent to Ohioans mimic a common unpaid turnpike tolls scam that urges the recipient to pay unpaid fines or risk losing their driving privileges, having their vehicle registration suspended, paying a hefty service fee, facing prosecution, and damaging their credit score, according to the press release. Here's what to know: Is that text about your unpaid Ohio Turnpike toll a scam? Probably These texts are phishing scams designed to trick people into giving up their personal and financial information, according to the Ohio BMV. 'If you receive this text, do not fall for this scam,' Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman said in the press release. 'Do not click any links and delete the text. Ohio BMV will never send you a text demanding payment or requesting your personal information.' Scam attempts can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at Victims of scams should contact their local law enforcement agency, according to the release. These scams are not isolated to Ohio. They are popping up all over the U.S., USA TODAY reported. There are four signs that something is a scam, according to the FTC. The scammer is pretending to be an organization or a person you know. The scammer says there is a problem you need to fix or a prize for you to claim. The scammer pressures you to act immediately before you have time to think. The scammer wants you to pay in a specific way, like with cryptocurrency, gift cards, payment apps or money-wiring services. The FTC also has a number of tips to avoid becoming the victim of a scam. They are: Don't give personal or financial information in response to a request you didn't expect. Legitimate organizations won't call, text or email asking for your personal information. Resist the pressure to act immediately. Anyone who pressures you to act or pay immediately is likely a scammer, according to the FTC. Never pay someone who insists you pay them with cryptocurrency, with gift cards, with a payment app or with a money wire. Also, don't deposit a check and send money back to someone. Stop and talk to someone you trust. It might help you realize you're being scammed. Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio BMV urges caution amid phishing grift text message scam
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Memorial Tournament weather: Will there be rain for the first round?
You might want to pack an umbrella if you're attending the 2025 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin this week. That's because Central Ohio's recent rainy streak may continue into the end of the week. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is predicting a slight chance of showers for May 29, the first round of the tournament, and a higher chance of showers during the second round on May 30. Advertisement The weather will clear up for the last two days of the tournament with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Dublin, Ohio, weather forecast for the 2025 Memorial Tournament Here's NWS Wilmington's forecast for the Memorial Tournament, starting with the first round on May 29. May 29, first round : There is a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. and there will be patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise it will be partly sunny with a high of 74. There will be a light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 20%. May 30, second round: There is a chance of showers, mainly after 7 a.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 68. There will be a northwest wind of 5 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Between a quarter and a half inch of precipitation will be possible. May 31, third round: It will be mostly sunny with a high near 73. June 1, final round: It will be mostly sunny with a high near 72. How to watch the 2025 Memorial Tournament If you want to avoid the weather altogether but still want to enjoy the Memorial Tournament, there are a handful of viewing options if you have the right channel (or streaming network). TV broadcasts Dates: May 29 – June 1 First round, May 29: live coverage 2-6 p.m. on Golf Channel; replays 7-11 p.m., 12-4 a.m. on Golf Channel) Second round, May 30: live coverage 2-6 p.m. on Golf Channel; replay 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Golf Channel) Third round, May 31: live coverage 2-5:30 p.m. on Golf Channel; 5:30-7 p.m. on CBS; replays 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 3-7 a.m. on Golf Channel Final round, June 1: Live coverage 1-2:30 p.m. on Golf Channel; 2:30-6:30 p.m. on CBS June 2: Final round replay 2:30-6 a.m., 2-5 p.m. on Golf Channel Streaming ESPN+ (PGA Tour Live) plus all streaming apps that carry Golf Channel and CBS, including Paramount+, YouTube TV and Hulu Live. Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Memorial weather forecast: What will weather be like
