33 h. ago Extraordinarily large creature the size of four cars washes up on Wales beach

The enormous carcass was spotted on the sands of a popular beach and left visitors stunned, with one woman convinced the corpse was that of a whale that had washed ashore

Politics

4 d. ago Indonesia protests: president scraps lawmakers’ perks in bid to calm tensions

Six people have now died in nationwide protests, forcing Prabowo Subianto to remove perks include a housing allowance worth 10 times the minimum wageIndonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to revoke lawmakers’ perks and privileges, including a controversial $3,000 housing allowance, in a bid to ease public fury after nationwide protests in which six people have died.Flanked by leaders of eight Indonesian political parties, Prabowo told a televised news conference in the capital, Jakarta, that they had agreed to cut the housing allowance and suspend overseas trips for members of parliament. It was a rare concession in response to mounting public anger. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Major ticket update issued ahead of Blackpool Illuminations Switch

Olly Murs will be switching the lights on this evening

Politics

8 d. ago Visitors cover up number plates at beach car park to dodge ANPR fees

Some plates were concealed with bin bags, cardboard, rags - and a few were removed entirely

Politics

9 d. ago Finally, a politician who gets it! Nigel Farage promises unprecedented measures to halt illegal migration in face of mounting public anger and despair

The Reform UK leader announced his plan for US-style raids as he vowed to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power.

Politics

9 d. ago Famous Welsh beach under lockdown after 'irresponsible' visitors blamed for fire

Traeth Llandwyn was closed by Natural Resources Wales after a blaze in neighbouring Newborough Forest

Events

9 d. ago Home Bargains shoppers slam 'ridiculous' aisle spotted in August

Shoppers have told the store to "slow down" after spotting a number of items being sold "too early" in the year

Economics

9 d. ago Gorgeous UK seaside village where you can walk all the way up a castle tower

This Norfolk village just two hours from Cambridge has plenty to offer locals and visitors, including a stunning sandy beach, an impressive castle and a racecourse

Politics

9 d. ago Panic as Brit tourists get stuck in sea after visitors park on sand at popular UK beach

Motorists parked on the sand at a Cornish beach could not believe their eyes when they discovered a rising tide had swamped the area - leaving vehicles partially submerged in the sea. 

Society

9 d. ago Horrified tourists flee beach as dozens of 'rat carcasses' wash up in holiday hotspot

Several tourists were forced to gather their stuff and 'flee' after they noticed dozens of washed up rodents on the shore of a popular beach hotspot, which sees millions of visitors each year

Society

1 week ago Hidden gem beach where you can swim in the sea all year round

Godrevy Cove, in Cornwall, is a relatively unknown beach that offers crystal clear waters for visitors to swim in all year round, as well as stunning diving spots with dozens of shipwrecks to explore

Politics

1 week ago Minister urges families to use £3 bus fare cap to visit attractions

Minister for local transport Simon Lightwood urged people to plan days out by bus ‘without worrying’ about the cost of travel.

Politics

2 w. ago California has closed a popular beach because too many sea lions are hanging out at it

Dozens of sea lions have taken over San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, resulting in visitors being told to stay away for now

Politics

2 w. ago Visitors warned to avoid popular Welsh beach after 'serious public health concern'

Beachgoers at a popular beach in north Wales have been advised to avoid swimming in the sea ahead of the busy summer bank holiday weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Visitors issued 'don't swim' warning at North Wales beach after 'possible contamination'

Councillers have urged environmental chiefs to 'get a grip of the problem quickly'

Events

2 w. ago Train passengers face potential ticket price rise of 5.8% after inflation update

Train fares went up in England by 4.6% in March this year - this applied to regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

Economics

2 w. ago 'Breathtaking' UK beach is 'so pretty' fans say 'you don't need to go abroad'

Impressed visitors love going back to the 'hidden gem' beach that's perfect for families

Politics

3 w. ago Foreign Office warns of strict new alcohol rules and fines in Portugal's Algarve

The single most popular region of the country with holidaymakers is the beach-lined, sunny Algarve in the south. UK visitors account for 44% of all overseas guests in the region and 40% of flight arrivals at Faro Airport

Events

3 w. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

Society

3 w. ago Moment divebombing seagull snatches golfer's wallet before swooping off with it

The visitor to Pebble Beach, California - often rated the best public golf course in the US - spent his round sprinting across the picturesque seaside scenery in hot pursuit of the grabbing gull.

Events