40 m. ago Amazing 'European tube' will link 39 holiday destinations and slash travel speed

A new trainline proposal could see 39 major European cities linked, potentially cutting carbon emissions for travellers and slashing journey times exponentially

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3 h. ago ‘It’s set to be the next big holiday destination’ – the European seaside town with underwater wine cellars

OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations - as well as some lesser-known areas. This week we're shining a spotlight light on Kotor Bay in Montenegro, one of Europe's most spectacular yet underrated seaside escapes. The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor...

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3 h. ago Urgent hunt for missing woman, 21, who vanished from UK seaside town in broad daylight

COPS have launched an urgent appeal to find a 21-year-old woman who has vanished. Codie is believed to have been last seen in Weymouth's Westhill Road area of Wyke Regis at around 3pm on Friday, November 28. Dorset Police said that she was "very upset" when she left an address in that area of the...

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44 h. ago What you need to know as most deprived areas of Wales are revealed

Rhyl West in the seaside town of Rhyl remains listed as the most deprived area in Wales, a position it also held at the time the last index was published in 2019

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2 d. ago Restaurant in Welsh seaside town shuts down after 'struggle'

The Penarth venue and chef has some loyal fans

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3 d. ago Holiday chief slams huge 'blow' for Brits as UK tourism taxes set to be introduced

A proposed visitors levy could mean your next holiday in the UK could cost more, and tourism chiefs have been quick to respond to the news calling it a 'blow' for those who prefer to staycation

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3 d. ago Trump pardons turkeys Gobble and Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition: live updates

Gobble and Waddle are set to be pardoned as part of the annual holiday tradition

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3 d. ago Trump to pardon two turkeys in annual Thanksgiving tradition that starts holiday season: Live updates

Gobble and Waddle are set to be pardoned as part of the annual holiday tradition

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4 d. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas issues health update after 'unbelievably scary' incident in Blackpool

The show's head judge was seen joining her co-stars in the seaside town as the BBC One dance contest relocated

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4 d. ago I found a beautiful UK seaside town packed with independent shops — it's perfect for winter

It's not just surviving but thriving.

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5 d. ago Ryanair cuts flights to another popular European destination over airport fee row

The airline is calling on the Portuguese government to intervene

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5 d. ago World's most overcrowded country with three tourists to every local is in Europe

The picturesque European destination only has a population of around nine million people - but it welcomes around 32 million international visitors on an annual basis

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6 d. ago UK seaside town that's 'straight from a Christmas card' with pretty festive market

Seaton in Devon is a charming coastal town that comes to life at Christmas with light displays, festive workshops and a Polar Express tram ride that's perfect for kids

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6 d. ago The real reason Strictly Come Dancing goes to Blackpool every year

The sparkle is descending on the seaside town as the BBC One dance contest's 2025 series continues

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6 d. ago Strictly's Katya Jones' incredible Blackpool journey as she says 'it's beautiful'

EXCLUSIVE: The professional dancer is best known for being part of the hit BBC One dance show and has a strong link to the seaside town

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7 d. ago BBC Strictly Blackpool Week: How seaside town became the mecca of ballroom dancing

It has been a fixture in the Lancashire coastal resort for over 130 years

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7 d. ago UK seaside town has high street that's 'hardly changed' for 100 years

One destination continues to bring in tourists from across the UK and the world, as people are charmed by its vintage feel, including its iconic high street which has barely changed in the past 100 years.

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7 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing stars fight the freeze amid countdown to epic Blackpool special

The stars of the BBC One dance show have officially made it to the seaside town ahead of Saturday's live show

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8 d. ago Fury over seaside town's threadbare 'Temu' Christmas tree 'that looks like it's been on the fat jabs'

The 16-foot threadbare Christmas tree in Rhyl, North Wales has been labelled a 'Temu tree' in a jab relating to the cut-price online retailer.

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8 d. ago ‘Relationships deteriorated’: Laurent Koscielny on leaving Arsenal and his work at Lorient

Former defender on his challenge as sporting director at Ligue 1 club and using Arsène Wenger as an inspirationReturning to Brittany was the obvious choice for Laurent Koscielny. Having left Lorient for Arsenal in 2010, the former defender is back at the Ligue 1 side as the sporting director.“My wife and I were keen to come back, it’s a beautiful region, and the people are welcoming and kind,” the Frenchman says of the seaside town, known for its annual Celtic music festival and military naval base. Continue reading...

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