46 h. ago Abandoned seaside town was once home to huge Butlin's resort but looks completely different now

Butlin's Barry Island was once a bustling resort that could accommodate 7,000 visitors every week - but now the site looks completely different, apart from one small reminder

Society

3 d. ago Huge UK seaside town named Britain's cheapest staycation spot with £82 hotels

Boasting seven long miles of soft golden sand, a recently refurbed Grand Theatre, acclaimed funfair and plenty of arcades - this iconic seaside town has remained one of the UK's cheapest

Economics

4 d. ago 'Rundown' seaside town's £1.8m boost as Butlin's unveils huge transformation

A well-known seaside town in the south of England, which was recently crowned one of the 'worst' in the UK, has welcomed a huge upgrade to its insatiably popular Butlin's resort

Economics

7 d. ago UK's 'worst seaside town' waiting years to transform draws up huge £16m masterplan

Despite developing a multi-million pound masterplan showing how a rundown seaside town could be completely transformed, one UK council is still waiting for government investment

Economics

3 w. ago 'Cheapest seaside town in Britain' is 'peaceful place' with hardly any visitors

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland, England, has been named the "cheapest coastal town in Britain" and is the perfect spot to escape the crowds in the summer

Politics

3 w. ago UK seaside town once named Costa del Dole set for huge £200m upgrade

Rhyl in North Wales was once a thriving tourist destination, but it has fallen into disrepair in recent decades, with locals branding it 'dead' and 'Costa del Dole'

Economics