37 h. ago Charming seaside town with 'less crowds than Brighton' and 'pretty' in winter

It is easy to see why this beautiful beach town is being dubbed the "perfect alternative" to Brighton. It has the same vibrant vibe but is much more peaceful

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5 d. ago 'Queen of resorts' is Welsh Victorian seaside gem with past stretching back much further

Tourist from across Wales and the rest of the UK flock to this town for its historic charm and glorious seaside all year round

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9 d. ago Cruise control: could a £5 ‘entry’ fee help balance Orkney’s needs with tourist demand?

With tourists outnumbering locals by 20:1, islanders say levy is needed to help protect neolithic sites and maintain public servicesArtisan jewellery, gift and whisky shops crowd the main street of Kirkwall on Orkney. The town even has a new sushi shop, offering bento boxes and matcha cheesecake.Once home to the Viking earls who ruled the islands, Kirkwall has hit it rich: it tops the UK’s charts for cruise ship visits, as American, German and Italian tourists descend on remarkable neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and its medieval cathedral. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Overlooked jewel' with amazing beaches named UK's happiest place to live

Berwick-upon-Tweed has been named the happiest and also one of the most charming seaside towns in England and it's just a 40 minute train ride from Edinburgh and Newcastle

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2 w. ago Charming UK seaside town frozen in 1950s with incredible attraction

Frinton-on-Sea in Essex is a charming seaside town that has been frozen in time, with a population of just 4,837 and a relaxed pace of life that has seen people move there from the capital and other major cities across the UK

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2 w. ago The pretty UK town full of independent shops is 'just like York' but less crowded

The lovely market town is well worth a visit - especially in the autumn.

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3 w. ago 'Peaceful' seaside village with cosy pubs and golden beaches 'feels untouched'

The charming seaside village offers a delightful day trip or staycation for nature lovers

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4 w. ago JoJo Siwa is supported by boyfriend Chris Hughes at her London show as she shares sweet on

As JoJo took to the stage at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, performing for the biggest crowd on her tour so far, the singer admitted that she felt like she was 'home' after returning to the capital.

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