18 h. ago Island with 'best beach in the world' less than an hour from UK

It boasts some incredible coatline

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27 h. ago Woman's dismembered body turns up on Gran Canaria beach after texting friend

The body of a woman who went missing later turned up on a beach on the holiday island of Gran Canaria.

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33 h. ago Gran Canaria bar owner arrested for murder after woman's dismembered body was found on beach

A Gran Canaria bar owner has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's dismembered body was found on a beach popular with tourists. 

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35 h. ago Woman's dismembered body turns up on Gran Canaria beach after she texted friend

The body of a woman who went missing later turned up on a beach on the holiday island of Gran Canaria. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as we know more

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50 h. ago British man, 36, died after falling from coconut tree in Rio de Janerio

Christopher Robert Cavey, from Oxford, plunged to his death on February 25 on Aventurero Beach on Ilha Grande, an island off the coast of Rio De Janeiro.

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65 h. ago Insanely beautiful European beach named world's best but there's a huge catch

Cala Goloritzé on the Italian island of Sardinia has been ranked as the world's best beach, with its untouched beauty and crystal-clear waters that make it ideal for swimming

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4 d. ago Hundreds join search for missing New York Democrat on Long Island

Petros Krommidas was last seen near the beach on Long Island on April 23

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6 d. ago Say hello to the Seychelles: breathtaking beaches, tropical landscapes and rare wildlife, discover the perfect island for your idyllic getaway

Whether it’s secluded shores, nature trails or culture-rich villages, this Indian Ocean paradise has a destination to suit every taste

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7 d. ago Everyone goes to Barry Island but there's a quiet beach 20 minutes from Cardiff with nobody on it

It feels like a proper, hidden gem, perfect if you want to enjoy the sunshine in peace

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9 d. ago 1,000 experts name European hidden island gem world's best beach

Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, just to the west of the Italian mainland. It is around an hour's flight from Rome and has some of the best beaches in the world

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1 week ago The island beach named ‘the best in Europe’ with flights for under £100 from Manchester Airport this summer

It beat beaches in Spain, Greece and Italy to bag the number one spot

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1 week ago Popular holiday destination to limit visitor numbers on famous beaches

Booking online, limiting visitor numbers and even a beach towel ban are some of the restrictions one popular island has imposed

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2 w. ago Gilgo Beach victims 'Peaches' and 'Baby Doe' named as veteran mum and daughter 30 years later

Tanya Denise Jackson, 26, and her two-year-old daughter Tatiana Marie, have been pictured nearly 30 years after their bodies were found not far from Long Island’s Gilgo Beach in an unsolved crime

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2 w. ago New York police to ID woman and child whose remains were discovered near Gilgo Beach

Police in New York are expected to reveal the identity of a woman and child whose remains were among other bodies discovered scattered along an oceanfront highway not far from Long Island’s Gilgo Beach

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2 w. ago I stayed at the UK’s ‘best beach hotel’ with a surprising Love Island connection

It was just minutes away from the sea

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3 w. ago Hidden beach with breathtaking island views is just 45 minutes from Glasgow this Easter

Wide sandy stretches and tide-out rock pools make this beach perfect for family fun

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3 w. ago Underrated European island 4 hours from UK where colourful houses line the beach

Forget Mykonos or Santorini, this little slice of Greek paradise is bursting with stunning views and isn't overwhelmed by tourists every summer

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4 w. ago 'Breathtaking' remote Scots island beach previously dubbed 'best in country'

If you are looking for a quick getaway during the Easter holidays, why not visit this beautiful Scottish beach with views you won't believe.

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4 w. ago Record producer, 23, found dead on dead in private beach in The Bahamas after being accused of ‘spitting on staff’

Dinari McAlmont’s lifeless body was found on Paradise Island beach over the weekend

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