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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
British mother on holiday in Spain causes outrage after reserving EIGHT sunbeds for her family at the pool - before going out for the day
A mother has been caught up in the great sunbed debate after revealing she gets up early to reserve eight loungers for her family - before heading off for breakfast and a shopping trip. Stephanie is currently on holiday in Fuerteventura in Las Palmas, Spain, with her partner and six children, and has faced a common dilemma affecting holidaymakers across the continent - the battle for a spot around the pool. The 29-year-old mother from Wales revealed her answer to securing sun loungers is to wake up at the crack of dawn to place towels on the beds, before going about her morning as normal. Posting a clip of her strategy on TikTok, Stephanie argued she has a 'big family' and so needs to take drastic measures to ensure they're all comfortable during the day. The video - which racked up 120,000 views - was met with criticism from viewers who questioned why she had taken up spaces at the pool during the height of summer. Stephanie told her followers: 'First things first, we have to claim our sunbeds at the pool area. We have come as a big family so we have to be there early.' However, instead of spending the first hours of daylight soaking up the Spanish rays, took her brood out for breakfast and a shopping trip - while their towels remained on the empty sunbeds. The family travelled into the town where they tucked into a traditional English breakfast at a cafe they had visited 'every single day' of the trip so far. She said the baked beans, sausages, black pudding, bacon, hash browns, tomato, toast and eggs were 'amazing', while her children opted to tuck into a frittata and pancakes. After tucking into their cooked breakfasts, the family set off on a shopping trip in the area, searching for holiday souvenirs in tourist shops. But it wasn't until they'd finished purchasing clothes that they returned to their hotel, where they then enjoyed the pool and the loungers, after seemingly spending a couple of hours sightseeing. This angered some viewers who commented their thoughts on the clip, with one writing: 'I can't believe you claim the sunbeds and then leave.' Another penned: 'Why claim sun beds if you're going out for the day?' A third said: 'All hotels should do the same thing. After 30 minutes of not being on sun lounger, towels are removed and other people get them.' A fourth commented: 'Sorry but your towels would be in the pool.' Elsewhere on her profile, Stephanie - who is a 'mummy to five boys and one girl' -was also unclear about whether her annual leave had been approved by her work. She filmed her Ryanair flight taking off and said: 'Too late when you're in another country.' Stephanie also wrote in another clip 'School: Your child is absent' and accompanied it with a video of her young daughter paddling around the pool in the resort. '[She's] living her best life,' the content creator wrote. The reignition of the sun lounger debate comes as the UK regions with the worst offenders for sun bed snatchers was revealed - with the West Midlands topping the list. Brits who live in this area are most likely to get up early when they're on holiday in order to reserve their sunbed. This was closely followed by people living in England's North West and North East, Wales and Northern Ireland. The results come from a YouGov survey of more than 2,500 UK adults, who were asked about their part in the so-called 'sunbed wars'. Those living in the South West and Yorkshire and the Humber are least likely to spring out of bed to snatch a lounger. Across the UK, 12 per cent of those asked admitted to this behaviour – with people in Northern Ireland and Wales just above the UK average, and Scotland coming in at 10 per cent. Though over one in ten revealed this habit, it marks a decrease from the 72 per cent who admitted doing so five years ago, according to GetYourGuide, an online marketplace for travel activities. Benjy Potter, a spokesperson for the company, said this shows that 'the days of getting up at the crack of dawn to simply sit are fading fast' – though footage on social media from this summer shows the dawn scramble is very much still a thing. Sunbed snatchers: Which area is guilty of breaking poolside rules? Region % of those of admit to waking upearly to reserve a lounger West Midlands 15 Wales 13 North East England 13 North West England 13 Northern Ireland 13 East of England 12 London 12 South East England 12 East Midlands 10 Scotland 10 Yorkshire and the Humber 8 South West England 8 But it seems that some habits are harder to break. The research revealed that almost a quarter of Brits still indulge in a full English breakfast at the airport before jetting off. Booze has been given a brush-off, with 30 per cent of UK travellers saying they drink less alcohol on holiday now than they did five years ago. Only 12 per cent admit having a tipple at the airport before flying, with those in the North East (18 per cent) most likely to hit up Wetherspoons for a pint.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former vicarage with seven bedrooms for sale in Workington
A restored former vicarage in Workington, spread over four floors and featuring seven bedrooms, has been listed for offers over £375,000. According to the listing, the property has undergone a "full modern makeover" while retaining period features such as the original staircase and coving. The house is described as being suitable for "a bigger-than-average family, a blended household generations," with space for everyone to "live comfortably without getting under each other's feet." Front-facing living room with bay window and period coving, located on the ground floor (Image: Zoopla) The ground floor includes two reception rooms. One is described as a living room with a bay window, and the other is suggested as suitable for more formal dining. The kitchen and dining area have been reconfigured and fitted with cream shaker-style units and a new integrated oven and hob, according to the listing. Reconfigured kitchen and dining area with cream shaker units, integrated oven, and hob (Image: Zoopla) A separate utility room and a ground floor shower room are also present. Five double bedrooms are located on the first floor, along with a family bathroom, with modern freestanding bath. The listing notes that this arrangement means "no queuing before work or school." Hallway with wood-panelled staircase (Image: Zoopla) On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms, a WC, and an additional room described as suitable for use as a walk-in wardrobe, playroom, or study. The cellar spans three rooms, one of which has external access from the front of the property. The listing suggests the cellar could be used as a games room, gym, home office, or creative space, and highlights its potential for teenagers to come and go without passing through the rest of the house. Modern bathroom with freestanding tub, shared by the first-floor bedrooms (Image: Zoopla) Outside, the property has a small lawned front garden, a courtyard with three stone outbuildings, and a raised rear lawn that backs onto the grounds of Holy Trinity. According to the listing, the church next door closed around ten years ago and is now a house, so buyers are told not to expect church bells on Sunday mornings. Solar panels have been installed on the roof, which the listing describes as being "in great order." The property has an unofficial gated gravel driveway to the side. One of the property's seven bedrooms (Image: Zoopla) The listing notes that buyers "may want to contact the council to explore the possibility of making it official by dropping the kerb." Located on a no-through road just off the A596, the house is described as having "plenty of parking out front." For families, the listing highlights the proximity of Workington Primary School, which is "literally two doors down." Amenities in the area include an Asda superstore, Costa, and Subway at the nearby Dunmail retail park, as well as a cinema. The town centre is described as being a ten-minute walk away, passing a Tesco. The property is described as "a character-filled home that's been brought up to modern standards, offering flexible space for family life, work and everything in between." The listing suggests the home is ready for immediate occupation, with no remedial work required. Interested parties are urged to call Mark Buchanan Property Group on 01900 378574.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mother of 5 Boys Says She's Afraid to Tell Her Family She's Pregnant Again Because Last Time Her Mom ‘Rolled Her Eyes'
A Mumsnet user, who has five boys, is having another baby She revealed that she's afraid to tell her family about her pregnancy news because of a possible negative reaction She said her mom "rolled her eyes" at her previous pregnancyA mom of five is expecting another baby — and bracing for her family's reaction to her pregnancy news. The expectant woman, who has five boys, turned to the popular U.K. forum Mumsnet to explain how she's apprehensive about sharing the news. 'I feel like everyone thinks I'm a joke. haven't even told half the fam cos i know what they'll say,' she wrote. 'Last time i told my mum i was preg she rolled her eyes n said 'again?''The woman said it wasn't an 'ideal' time for her to be pregnant again but she was still happy. 'I just want to be happy bout it. i love my kids loads even if life's a bit hectic,' she wrote. Despite her happiness, she's been overwhelmed with the demands of motherhood and life. 'I'm knackered n got sickness bad but still doin school runs n sortin all the meals n tantrums. nursery called again yday bout my 4yo n i just cried in the loo after,' she posted. She wanted to know if other users had 'got a biggish family n feel like ppl look down on you,' and wanted to feel 'less alone.' Reactions from the community were mixed, with some posters questioning if the woman worked and if she'd been taking preventive measures to avoid this pregnancy. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! 'You're not just an incubator and you can choose to stop having kids. Is one more in the best interests of the kids you have now? Are you married — does your husband/partner work — and are you independently financially secure with a job?' one person wrote. Another commented, 'Honestly, the thing that sticks out in your post is 'I know it's not ideal but it's happened now' — so this pregnancy was unplanned? Or more than one? That sounds deeply irresponsible to me.' Others offered the woman well wishes on her new baby. 'Congratulations! Babies bring their own joy. As long as you look after them and love them then ignore what anyone else says. It's your life and no one else's. If you don't want any more then ask your other half to get the snip, mine had it done and it's really not that bad at all apparently,' one wrote. 'As long as you/their dad are supporting them, I don't see a problem,' another said. In an update, the woman said she didn't expect to be 'grilled,' and she's 'not stupid i know it's a lot." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She added that she and the father of her children aren't married and has a part-time job. She also said her children have what they need. "I'm not sayin it's easy n i'm not pretendin i'm some perfect mum but i love em n i'm doin my best. I came on here cos i feel low n just wanted to talk to someone not be told off like i'm 12," the woman wrote. Read the original article on People
