33 m. ago The ‘frozen in time’ seaside town 2 hours from London with a top

The ‘frozen in time’ seaside town 2 hours from London with a top-rated high street  MyLondon

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10 h. ago I visited the English seaside town that’s better in autumn with London

THERE is something to be said for an English seaside trip in autumn, when all the crowds have gone home. And historic Broadstairs in Kent is certainly one of the UK’s finest coastal spots. The beach town was loved by Charles Dickens, who called it the “freshest and freest little place in the world”. However,...

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17 h. ago Forget Brighton or Margate seaside town just 1 hour from London 'surpasses' them

The beach is a beautiful spot that's perfect for a quick day trip or weekend break, but it's often overlooked in favour of neighbouring towns.

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20 h. ago Woman, 27, disappears from hotel in popular UK seaside town as phone found

Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for missing hotel guest Xiran Wang, 27. Her passport was discovered on a coastal path days after she vanished from a seaside town

Events

39 h. ago Woman 'pushed to the floor by two men putting up flags' in seaside town

Police have launched an investigation after a local councillor was allegedly 'pushed to the floor' by two men - the men were reportedly putting up flags

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53 h. ago I visited UK seaside town where homes sit empty for months — locals 'all wish the same thing'

This seaside town has a reputation for being one of the country's most expensive but I was forced to second-guess my assumptions

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3 d. ago Woman's £500k scratchcard win became 'worst thing to happen' before she met tragic end

Helen Ford, from the Welsh seaside town of Penarth, was a former ballet dancer who won half a million pounds from a National Lottery scratchcard in 2003, but it turned out to be a curse

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

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3 d. ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet school is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

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4 d. ago 'I visited seaside town frozen in time and have never been so glad to go home'

Walking the almost-empty streets of this small seaside town near Clacton-on-Sea felt like a fever dream. Returning to London has never felt better

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4 d. ago Affordable weekend staycation town costs just £74 for two people during autumn

A recent study has revealed the most affordable weekend staycation for autumn - and it will only set you back 74 for two. Here's everything you need to know about the relaxing seaside town

Economics

4 d. ago English holiday park reveals £20million revamp with inflatable courses, spa & sauna in huge boost for seaside town

A POPULAR English holiday park has unveiled a massive £20million revamp with giant inflatable courses, a luxury spa and a brand new sauna. A North Lincolnshire holiday park is set for a huge glow-up after being snapped up by new owners who plan to pump in millions. Seven Lakes Country Park in Crowle, near Scunthorpe,...

Economics

4 d. ago The dinosaur theme park you can buy for £4m next to Wales' best seaside town

The Dinosaur Park, located near Tenby, was launched on to the market in January 2025 for £4.5m but has now been dropped to a guide price of £3,999,950

Economics

4 d. ago 'Wonderful' Welsh seaside town near wild ponies and waterfalls makes for ideal winter escape

Take a brisk walk out to see the Carneddau ponies, breathe in the mountain air or hunker down in an impressive manor house with hot tub and games room.

Economics

5 d. ago Who is to blame for Bournemouth's downfall? Seaside town was Edwardian jewel of English riviera but has become plagued by crime

The resort with its balmy weather and elegant Edwardian architecture became known as the retirement capital of Britain, perfect for the twilight years of the nicely spoken.

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6 d. ago Full English breakfast item that 'baffles' American tourists when visiting the UK

Adam and Steph, from Boston, have visited the UK several times and said they love the countryside and walking routes in the Cotswolds, but there is one thing that has left them 'baffled'

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6 d. ago 'We live in UK's 'worst seaside town' — it used to be thriving and full of tourists'

The British seaside town was once a popular holiday destination, but it has fallen on hard times in recent years.

Society

7 d. ago 'We live in Welsh town called UK's worst — it used to be thriving and full of tourists'

It was once a thriving seaside town that attracted thousands of tourists every year but has since been named the UK's worst seaside town

Society

7 d. ago UK’s most walkable city to visit this autumn has been revealed – and it’s not London or Bath

When you would rather not navigate train and tram lines, nor busy bus routes, a staycation where you can just leisurely walk around is the best.

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7 d. ago UK seaside town with '3 miles of golden sand' perfect for a coastal walk

It's the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon with its blue flag beach, promenade, arcades, amusement park and traditional English fish and chips

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