28 h. ago Police launch urgent hunt for woman missing from seaside town

Claire Bennett, 49, was last seen leaving Truro railway station at 3.24pm on Monday before vanishing

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36 h. ago Gorgeous Devon village is like a 'time warp' with locals saying it's 'never changed'

The village has been named as one of the best UK seaside towns - and for good reason. This pretty part of the southern coast has retained its beauty and quintessential English seaside style

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47 h. ago Pretty little seaside town is so nice the locals don't want tourists to know about it

Cap Ferret in France has been named one of the best beach towns in Europe, but locals in the area will not want tourists to know about it - it's easy to see why

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3 d. ago Quaint seaside town with no arcades or rides but named 'best in the UK'

A beach with no piers, arcades or rides has been named the best seaside town in the UK, beating other well-known places on the list

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3 d. ago The wealthy seaside town where locals say it's become a begging hotspot

The area might be loved by wealthier residents and retirees - but it's lined with beggars, say locals

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3 d. ago The sad reason people don't want to buy £200,000 homes in this cheap seaside town

One thing puts many people off buying properties here

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3 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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3 d. ago UK's cheapest seaside town for ice cream is pretty coastal destination

There are few things that go together better than sunny days by the sea and delicious ice cream. Luckily, a team of money experts have revealed the top 10 spots to enjoy both on a budget

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4 d. ago UK seaside town 'ruined by derelict hotels' as tourists 'don't want to come back'

The southwestern town was once a hub for tourism, with people flocking without hesitation - but now, the area has fallen into disrepair and travellers are avoiding the town

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5 d. ago The battle to stop a 'gargantuan eyesore' being built in a seaside town

Hundreds of people have signed petitions to stop a huge 5G mast being installed at a holiday park in west Wales

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5 d. ago The battle to stop a 'gargantuan eyesore' being built near seaside town

Hundreds of people have signed petitions to stop a huge 5G mast being installed at a holiday park in west Wales

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5 d. ago The idyllic Welsh seaside town with harbour, pastel buildings and four stunning beaches

Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, has been named one of the UK's top 20 best coastal destinations - and for good reason.

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5 d. ago Woman visits popular UK seaside town and is shocked by something unexpected

A woman couldn't believe her eyes when she visited a popular UK seaside town. Something totally unexpected took her by surprise during her summer visit to the destination

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5 d. ago These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train

These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train  National Geographic

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6 d. ago Popular seaside town home to the UK's 'most beautiful harbour'

A charming fishing town in Cornwall has become a favourite among tourists with its beautiful harbour, sandy beaches and culinary scene, making it an ideal holiday escape

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6 d. ago Furious Bournemouth locals set up 'vigilante' force after beach brawl and murder

Frustrated by a string of crimes in their seaside town, locals in Bournemouth have taken matters into their own hands, setting up a volunteer 'force' - but critics call it a 'vigilante' group

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6 d. ago Furious locals set up 'vigilante' army in 'Wild West' seaside town overrun by feral yobs, sex predators and murders

When temperatures hit the mid-30s last month, brawls broke out in broad daylight, while a woman in her late teens was raped in a beachside public toilet just days later leading to the arrest of a man.

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6 d. ago Beautiful UK resort dubbed the 'Queen of seaside towns' during summer

A picturesque British seaside resort has it all - from a stunning bay and pristine beaches to a charming town filled with independent shops, and a history dating back to the Iron Age

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6 d. ago 'I visited worst seaside town in UK and I can't believe it's in Wales'

Zac Jones recently visited what he said has been described as the "worst seaside town in the UK", and you'll find it in Wales. After visiting, he made a few vital observations

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6 d. ago Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion

Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts• Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-17Tis the season to be beside the seaside – and to hype and critique coastal towns in surveys and rankings. I suppose lists of this year’s “in” and “out” resorts help tourists decide where to go; no point going to Skegness for Michelin-starred food, or to Salcombe for a laugh and cheap beer. Less obvious coastal towns provide more nuanced fare. Perhaps the most alluring spots are those where we don’t forget the sea. These three towns are routinely ranked last resorts or else ignored altogether, but they offer more than stuff to eat, drink, buy and post on socials – and are close to swimmable beaches. Continue reading...

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