12 h. ago ‘Every parent’s nightmare’: after 18 years, was this the final search for Madeleine McCann?

As visitors pose for selfies in the Portuguese resort where the British child disappeared, a breakthrough seems further away than everThe police have packed up, the diggers and radar scanners gone from the Algarve scrubland. The latest search for Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who vanished from a Portuguese holiday apartment 2007, has ended quietly without any apparent breakthrough.After 18 years of intermittent searches, this one, led by German police, may well be the last. In Praia da Luz, a seaside town etched into the world’s memory by the tragedy, that realisation lands with a mix of relief and weariness. Locals barely speak about the case now, if at all. The McCann investigation brought an unrelenting glare of media attention that many here would prefer to forget. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago UK seaside town among top 5 most complained about beaches worldwide

Beachgoers far and wide can plan accordingly before visiting a picture-postcard destination this summer, as the world's most complained about beaches have been revealed.

Society

24 h. ago Underrated but 'unloved' UK seaside town named among the best in Britain

A beautiful seaside village in the UK has been named one of the best in the country despite it being 'underrated' - and it's the perfect holiday retreat for this summer

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24 h. ago Tiny Scottish seaside town that's home to two of the UK's best fish and chip shops

Stonehaven, on the Aberdeenshire coast, has a population of 11,000 but boasts four chippies, two of which have been named among the best in the UK by a prestigious industry body

Politics

26 h. ago This stunning seaside town is the home of the battered Mars Bar

Stonehaven is a haven for foodies and day-trippers

Politics

38 h. ago Brighton Rock by Graham Greene audiobook review – Sam West captures the menace of this modern classic

The seaside town’s seedy underbelly is vividly evoked in this timeless tale of murder, romance and revengeWe are not short of audio versions of Brighton Rock, Graham Greene’s classic thriller from 1938 set in the eponymous seaside town. Past narrators have included Jacob Fortune‑Lloyd, Richard Brown and Tom O’Bedlam, and that’s before you get to the various radio dramatisations. But few can match this narration from the Howards End actor Samuel West, first recorded in 2011, which captures the menace and seediness that runs through Greene’s novel.It tells of 17-year-old Pinkie Brown, a razor-wielding hoodlum who is trying to cover up the murder of a journalist, Charles “Fred” Hale, killed by his gang in revenge for a story he wrote on Pinkie’s now deceased boss, Kite. Pinkie sets about wooing Rose, a naive young waitress who unwittingly saw something that could implicate him in the murder. His plan is to marry her to prevent her testifying against him. But he...

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42 h. ago Fish and chip shop powered by electric cars in UK seaside town

A survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed the nation's top holiday treats - and it's no surprise that the classic combination of fish and chips came out on top

Politics

50 h. ago UK 'seaside town' nearly always named the best but it's not even by the sea

Rye in East Sussex has been named the UK's best seaside town - but it's actually almost three miles from the coastline

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52 h. ago 'Charming' UK seaside town with abandoned lido to transform with £6.8m plan

A UK seaside town once famed for its bustling outdoor Lido has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the area after it fell into disrepair. However, the £6.8m project has been hit with several delays

Economics

3 d. ago The colourful Welsh seaside town with a perfect castle that was never finished

This captivating seaside town has a blend of medieval, Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian architecture alongside the 'greatest castle never built.'

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3 d. ago Scottish seaside town crowned top 'hidden gem' for summer 2025 as top five named

A Fife town has been revealed as the best travel destination in Scotland.

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4 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside town 30 minutes from major city 'perfect' staycation spot

North Berwick in East Lothian is a short 30-minute train ride out of Edinburgh, providing sweeping views of the Firth of Forth, some great places to eat and the North Berwick Golf Club

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4 d. ago Underrated UK seaside town about to get £30 million boost with direct link to huge city

The Grand Central route connecting the English capital and Lincolnshire seaside town of Cleethorpes would stop at Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Thorne South, Crowle and Althorpe stations

Economics

4 d. ago UK's cheapest seaside town surrounded by mountains where houses cost £103k

Famed for its whisky distilleries, nearby golden sandy beaches, and rich wildlife - this stunning seaside town is one of the cheapest in the UK, with homes costing as little as £103,000

Economics

5 d. ago Underrated UK seaside town is completely 'overlooked' but full of charm

This seaside town in Yorkshire is home to an award-winning beach and newly rebuilt promenade, though it is unfortunately overlooked by flashier resort towns

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6 d. ago Outrage in popular UK seaside town over plans to transform historic former ironmongers into Viking

The cobbled charm of Whitby's Grape Lane, once steeped in seafaring history, is now the site of a brewing battle between tourists and townsfolk over the Norse-inspired drinking den.

Culture

6 d. ago Why Jeremy Vine adores Appledore: a guide to the perfect staycation in North Devon

From ice cream by the water to a book festival and a row-boat tug of war, the presenter and author loves every inch of this adorable seaside town

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6 d. ago Locals in picturesque seaside town fighting Airbnb crisis reveal heart

Heartbroken locals have told MailOnline how youngsters on this picturesque island are being priced out by AirBnB landlords who have 'never stepped foot on the island'.

Events

6 d. ago My favourite seaside town is just 1 hour from London and so much better than Brighton

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.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Rundown' UK seaside resort unveils £10.8m to bring it back to life

A popular seaside town stung by negative reviews of being 'tatty and rundown' has almost finished its huge £10.8million refurb plan to bring the resort back to life

Economics