9 h. ago Emergency declared in seaside town after reindeer escapes Christmas event, sparking huge rescue

Police, Royal Marines and the coastguard undertook an extensive search for the missing animal in Formby, Merseyside yesterday.

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12 h. ago Iconic Christmas lights return to UK seaside town can you work out why they caused such a stir last year?

ICONIC Christmas lights are set to return to a UK seaside town - but can you work out why they got residents talking last year? The town of Tiverton in Devon, Cornwall, recently unveiled the festive decorations, with the unique sight now fully embraced by the council. The big switch-on happened at 6pm on Saturday,...

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39 h. ago ‘It’s set to be the next big holiday destination’ – the European seaside town with underwater wine cellars

OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations - as well as some lesser-known areas. This week we're shining a spotlight light on Kotor Bay in Montenegro, one of Europe's most spectacular yet underrated seaside escapes. The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor...

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39 h. ago Urgent hunt for missing woman, 21, who vanished from UK seaside town in broad daylight

COPS have launched an urgent appeal to find a 21-year-old woman who has vanished. Codie is believed to have been last seen in Weymouth's Westhill Road area of Wyke Regis at around 3pm on Friday, November 28. Dorset Police said that she was "very upset" when she left an address in that area of the...

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3 d. ago What you need to know as most deprived areas of Wales are revealed

Rhyl West in the seaside town of Rhyl remains listed as the most deprived area in Wales, a position it also held at the time the last index was published in 2019

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3 d. ago Police swarm to busy Bentilee road and put up cordon as air ambulance lands

An air ambulance has landed and police are at the scene in Bentilee - a section of Dividy Road has been closed between two junctions

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4 d. ago Restaurant in Welsh seaside town shuts down after 'struggle'

The Penarth venue and chef has some loyal fans

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4 d. ago Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to injuring 29 people at Liverpool FC parade

Paul Doyle, who drove into a crowd of celebrating football fans in May, changes plea unexpectedlyA former Royal Marine has pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial to injuring 29 people, including two babies, by ploughing his car through the crowd at a Liverpool FC victory parade.Paul Doyle, 54, deliberately drove his Ford Galaxy at football fans after tailgating an ambulance down a packed road that was closed to non-emergency service vehicles on 26 May. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas issues health update after 'unbelievably scary' incident in Blackpool

The show's head judge was seen joining her co-stars in the seaside town as the BBC One dance contest relocated

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5 d. ago M8: Huge delays as major motorway closed near Edinburgh due to 'overrunning road works'

The M8 is closed westbound.

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5 d. ago A19 closed LIVE: Major North East road to be closed 'for several hours' after 'serious collision'

National Highways said the road closure is expected to be in place for several hours as an investigation is carried out - the nature of any injuries has not yet been disclosed

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6 d. ago I found a beautiful UK seaside town packed with independent shops — it's perfect for winter

It's not just surviving but thriving.

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7 d. ago LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning amid major fire in Greater Manchester town centre

A road is closed on Sunday morning

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7 d. ago M5 motorway closed northbound after car crash as vehicle leaves road

Gloucestershire Police are investigating the incident on the M5

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7 d. ago M5 traffic LIVE: Major motorway closed as horror crash sees vehicle leave road

The M5 in Gloucestershire has closed while emergency services work at the scene of a crash involving a vehicle which has left the road - sparking long queues at the height of rush hour

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7 d. ago UK seaside town that's 'straight from a Christmas card' with pretty festive market

Seaton in Devon is a charming coastal town that comes to life at Christmas with light displays, festive workshops and a Polar Express tram ride that's perfect for kids

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8 d. ago The real reason Strictly Come Dancing goes to Blackpool every year

The sparkle is descending on the seaside town as the BBC One dance contest's 2025 series continues

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8 d. ago Strictly's Katya Jones' incredible Blackpool journey as she says 'it's beautiful'

EXCLUSIVE: The professional dancer is best known for being part of the hit BBC One dance show and has a strong link to the seaside town

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8 d. ago BBC Strictly Blackpool Week: How seaside town became the mecca of ballroom dancing

It has been a fixture in the Lancashire coastal resort for over 130 years

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8 d. ago UK seaside town has high street that's 'hardly changed' for 100 years

One destination continues to bring in tourists from across the UK and the world, as people are charmed by its vintage feel, including its iconic high street which has barely changed in the past 100 years.

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