8 h. ago UK coastal town rocked by earthquake as shaking detected near popular beach

The latest earthquake to hit the UK was felt just off the coast of Southport, in the Irish Sea, however, the BGS has confirmed that it was felt further in-land in Southport itself

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12 h. ago 'I visited Tenby for first time but one simple thing put me off'

Christopher Evans visited Tenby for the first time in a bid to find the "prettiest town in Wales"; however, he admitted one thing about the popular seaside town put him off

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61 h. ago Netflix Virgin River fans urged to watch free to stream series with surprising cast appearance

Virgin River fans are being encouraged to watch this popular series which has the same small town feeling as the hit Netflix and features a surprising cast appearance

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5 d. ago Popular holiday hotspot loved by Brits is now a 'ghost town'

Thousands of Brits visit the popular holiday hotspot each year, but it now appears to be a 'ghost town'.

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7 d. ago ‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger

Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has long been a popular swimming location in the pretty Yorkshire town. But plagued by sewage and agricultural runoff, the river has been designated as “poor” quality, and a sign has been put up warning people against bathing in it. And now, the health of the river has been put further at risk with emergency drought plans by Yorkshire Water to suck water from it to top up its reservoirs.A drive by campaigners and wild swimmers led it in 2021 to be the first in the country to get designated bathing status – meaning the government tests it for the harmful E coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Our beautiful UK seaside town is buckling under pressure of overtourism'

A popular UK seaside town has been blighted by second home owners, leaving locals struggling to keep up with the cost of living, with many unable to afford to stay in the area.

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1 week ago The popular seaside town where Sainsbury's car park is the top tourist attraction

In one popular Cornish town, there's an unlikely attraction drawing in the crowds - and it's got nothing to do with its award-winning pies, historic sites or traditional seaside charm.

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2 w. ago I visited a popular UK seaside town and was left shocked after I spoke to residents

A traveller visited the Devon town of Ilfracombe that at first glace is a beautiful tourist destination, but beneath the surface is something far more complicated

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2 w. ago High street shoe retailer confirms closure of popular town centre store

The Swindon branch of retail giant Footasylum is due to close in mid-October, this year, as the company's lease on the prominent town centre unit comes to an end

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2 w. ago 'Beautiful' South Wales market town with charming high street and stunning gardens

The market town just 30 minutes from Cardiff is a popular spot for locals and tourists - and it's not hard to see why

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2 w. ago Police investigate 'cowardly and vicious attack' on boy in popular seaside town

Footage was shared widely online of an attack in Barry Island

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Man, 38, charged with raping teen boy on bench in popular UK seaside town

The man is alleged to have approached the teen while he was sitting on a bench in Brighton and asked him for help before sexually assaulting him

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2 w. ago Popular town 'on the brink' as hundreds of cruise ships bring tourists flooding in

Kotor, a coastal town in Montenegro, is a hugely popular tourist destination - but its soaring visitor numbers are reportedly beginning to have a negative impact

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2 w. ago Charming Cornish town often ignored for more popular neighbour named among 'best in UK'

This Cornwall town is often overlooked for its famous neighbour, but with an impressive seawater lido and tranquil beaches it is finally attracting the interest and intrigue it deserves

Culture

3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago The Names by Florence Knapp audiobook review – a Sliding Doors

What happens to a boy called Gordon, Julian or Bear? Irish actor Dervla Kirwan narrates this smart tale about a how a boy’s name influences his lifeHow influential is a name? This is the question underpinning The Names, which opens with Cora taking her newborn son to register his birth. Her abusive husband Gordon wants his son to be named after him, though, secretly, Cora isn’t keen. She notes how the second syllable lands with “a downward thud like someone slamming down a sports bag”. She prefers Julian, which means “sky father”, though their nine-year-old daughter Maia would like her little brother to be called Bear, since it sounds “soft and cuddly but also brave and strong”.Florence Knapp’s smart debut novel features a Sliding Doors-style plot in which the three names are tried out for size, each triggering a different reality. By defying her husband and choosing Bear, Cora is subjected to a beating that prompts a neighbour to intervene and call the police; when she names him Ju...

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last month 'Hidden gem' Spanish town is just an hour from Marbella and is 'less crowded'

A French holidaymaker has shared a "hidden gem" Spanish town that is just an hour away from the popular tourist destination of Marbella - and it's perfect for those wanting to avoid the crowds

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