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Radio Merseyside,5 mins
Dips, Trips & AI Tips: How Scousers are making the most of summer
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Summer has us all out and about and online. Searches for outdoor fun have soared by 50% compared to last year, with “lido near me” surging 650% and swimming pools even outpacing pubs. Campervans, tents, and even the fast-rising court sport Padel are trending too, with racquet searches up 240%. And for those planning their perfect hike? We’re searching everything from routes to the best way to keep sandwiches from going soggy. To help with these more detailed, conversational queries, Google has launched AI Mode in the UK, a feature that combines context, suggestions, and curated links to help users plan the perfect summer adventure.
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