5 h. 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

4 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 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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5 d. 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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9 d. ago '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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3 w. ago Cheapest holiday town where food is half the price of popular resort

Families could bag a whole three-course meal for under £70 or a week's shopping for £130 less than Spanish island

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3 w. ago Coastguard helicopter airlifts casualty off rocks in popular Welsh seaside town

They became stuck in a precarious position

Culture