Medieval & hidden gems: Aylesford in Kent has been spotlighted as one of the UK’s most overlooked history stops, with Neolithic traces at Kit’s Coty House and a medieval priory at The Friars. Beach safety: Colchester’s West Mersea has faced fresh criticism after a resident warned Bank Holiday swimmers may not understand strong-current risks, following multiple drownings. Family travel ideas: St Davids in Pembrokeshire is being promoted as Britain’s smallest city by population, while AllTrails ranks top pub walks including Dinas Island (Pembrokeshire) and routes in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Bank Holiday planning: The CAA reminds flyers to keep lithium batteries and power banks in cabin and not charge them on board; Bolton NHS urges people to use pharmacies and NHS 111 over the long weekend. Travel disruption & consumer protection: British Airways faces a lawsuit after a falling bottle caused long-term eye injury; and golf package firm Golf Villa Rentals has ceased trading, with ABTA urging affected customers to act. Local visitor economy: Chester is named a top dog-friendly day out, and Birmingham’s Bullring confirms Edikted will open this autumn. Big event dates: IRONMAN Wales is set for 13 September in Tenby, with thousands of athletes expected. Major incident: A man died and at least six were injured after signage collapsed at Big Church Festival in West Sussex.