4 h. ago Dine and dash yobs target two restaurants in same seaside town in 48 hours and then laugh in waitress' face

EXCLUSIVE: The Sea Palace, a popular Chinese restaurant in Cornwall said the individuals claimed the food was 'disgusting' and that they 'felt sick' - despite finishing everything.

Events

2 d. ago Town overrun by 75,000 tourists sparking 'gridlock' as sightseers wait 'hours'

Sightseers were reportedly left waiting 40 minutes just to make it through the town centre gates as vast crowds 'overran' the area - with around 75,000 visitors reported to have landed on the resort

Politics

4 d. ago Pub forced to pay family £75k after scathing 'dine and dash' claim on social media

A Facebook post from bosses at the pub condemned the behaviour of the family - despite them actually paying in full for their £150 meal

Economics

5 d. ago Pub forced to pay family £75,000 after false 'dine and dash' accusations

A Facebook post from bosses at the Horse and Jockey in Tideswell, Derbyshire, condemned the behaviour of Peter and Ann McGirr despite them paying in full for their £150 meal

Economics

5 d. ago Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150 restaurant bill

Peter and Ann McGirr were maligned by bosses at the Horse and Jocket in Tideswell who condemned them for their 'shocking behaviour' in a public Facebook post.

Economics

5 d. ago Seaside town with 241 hours of sun in May crowned 'beer garden capital' of UK

When summer approaches and the sun pokes its head out from behind the clouds, British people love to flock to their nearest pub — but where is the best place in the UK for beer gardens?

Politics

6 d. ago Beautiful little UK seaside village with a tucked away Michelin star restaurant

Discover Saltwood, a charming Kent village where history meets haute cuisine, home to the two Michelin-starred Hide and Fox restaurant, nestled amid centuries-old heritage

Politics

8 d. ago ‘My heart’s pounding’: Australians wade into ocean to save great white shark stranded in shallow water

Three-metre shark was found on sand bank near the coastal town of Ardrossan in South AustraliaElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTourist Nash Core admits he felt some fear when he and his 11-year-old son waded into the ocean off the Australian coast to help rescue a three-metre great white shark stranded in shallow water.Three local men managed to return the distressed animal from a sand bank into deeper water after an almost hour-long rescue effort on Tuesday near the coastal town of Ardrossan in South Australia.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Underrated EU town with 79p pints and just 2 hours from the UK

Brits can enjoy pints for as little of 79p in a hidden gem of a town steeped in history and glorious surroundings that make for an underrated destination for travellers

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese restaurant shares images of 'dine and dash' couple in desperate bid to track them down after they ate meal and fled without paying

The couple, a man and a woman, ate at the Jade Palace Restaurant in Hamilton, Lanarkshire at around 3.45pm on April 18 and are alleged to have left without settling their bill.

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland's most 'radioactive town' is just a half hour drive away from Edinburgh

The town has won several “Best Kept Small Town” awards over the years

Politics

3 w. ago Homeless Finnish man committed £2,000 'dine and dash' at one of London's most prestigious hotels, court told

Homeless Mikko Luistinen, 58, allegedly tucked into a sumptuous meal with wine at the five-star Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane.

Society

3 w. ago 'One of England's most beautiful beaches' is half an hour from huge seaside town

Hengistbury Head Beach is a mix of shingle and sand and is just a 30 minute drive from Bournemouth, and has been popular with Brits looking for a day out by the sea

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