33 h. ago Abandoned seaside town was once home to huge Butlin's resort but looks completely different now

Butlin's Barry Island was once a bustling resort that could accommodate 7,000 visitors every week - but now the site looks completely different, apart from one small reminder

Society

57 h. ago UK's most expensive seaside town 'abandoned by tourists' after new £10 charge

Lloyds said in May that the average property price in Salcombe in Devon is £970,657, down 22% when compared to 2022, when the figure stood at more than £1.2 million

Economics

65 h. ago Huge UK seaside town named Britain's cheapest staycation spot with £82 hotels

Boasting seven long miles of soft golden sand, a recently refurbed Grand Theatre, acclaimed funfair and plenty of arcades - this iconic seaside town has remained one of the UK's cheapest

Economics

66 h. ago UK seaside town abandoned by Butlin's where rows of houses and fields now sit

An iconic UK seaside town propelled to fame thanks to a popular TV show also used to be home to a huge Billy Butlin's resort - which was flattened after just 30 years

Politics

3 d. ago 'Rundown' seaside town's £1.8m boost as Butlin's unveils huge transformation

A well-known seaside town in the south of England, which was recently crowned one of the 'worst' in the UK, has welcomed a huge upgrade to its insatiably popular Butlin's resort

Economics

6 d. ago UK's 'worst seaside town' waiting years to transform draws up huge £16m masterplan

Despite developing a multi-million pound masterplan showing how a rundown seaside town could be completely transformed, one UK council is still waiting for government investment

Economics

8 d. ago The plans for a HUGE beer hall with a rooftop bar in Stockport town centre

The multi-storey Stockport venue will feature locally brewed pints, frozen margaritas, an outdoor terrace and state-of-the-art sound system

Politics

8 d. ago This is how a Greater Manchester town centre could look after HUGE facelift

The transformation is part of a huge overhaul coming to the town over the next few years

Politics

1 week ago Abandoned Butlins resort now replaced by posh holiday village

The multi-million pound tourist village has lived many different lives over the years - from World War 2 camp to Butlins resort.

Politics

1 week ago UK seaside town abandoned by Butlin's with posh holiday village now in its place

From a military base used in World War 2 to one of Billy Butlin's biggest holiday camps - it's fair to say this multi-million pound tourist village has lived many different lives

Politics

2 w. ago New swimming pool and library in town's £20m community hub to open next year

A huge change is coming to the town.

Economics

2 w. ago UK town opens huge 50m outdoor pool and families can use it for just £5

A town in West Surrey has reopened its Olympic-sized lido for the summer after a £2.1 million renovation saw the inclusion of brand-new facilities and energy-efficient updates

Economics

2 w. ago Huge European town with major attraction for families just 6

This Dutch theme park is packed with whimsical and fairytale-inspired rides, restaurants and shows, but without the high prices and long queues of Disneyland Paris

Politics

3 w. ago Plans for hundreds of homes officially tabled in huge Greater Manchester town redevelopment

The scheme would be the first of many housing schemes planned for the area

Politics

3 w. ago Brits brave the Benidorm blackout: Tourists celebrate as lights come back on after huge Spanish power outage left strip looking like a 'ghost town'

The popular holiday destination famous for its heaving night life was forced to close all of its shops and most of its bars as all businesses and residents were left without power.

Politics

3 w. ago UK seaside town once named Costa del Dole set for huge £200m upgrade

Rhyl in North Wales was once a thriving tourist destination, but it has fallen into disrepair in recent decades, with locals branding it 'dead' and 'Costa del Dole'

Economics