4 h. ago Scotland's 'best seaside town' crowned by National Geographic ahead of summer

It was singled out for its beaches and food offerings.

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6 h. ago New major train route to connect one of UK's best seaside towns to popular northern city

Arriva Group said the direct trains could be on the way after an operator unveiled plans for new services to run by the end of next year.

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15 h. ago Pretty UK seaside village frozen in time where tourists keep visiting

This Northumberland village transports travellers to different era, home to a historic smokehouse with world-class kippers and the remains of an imposing cliff-top fortress

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28 h. ago Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang

Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang

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29 h. ago Seaside town's main road will soon be underwater but there's a row over what happens next

A consultation has been launched for a proposed new road in Newgale that would, in time, replace the existing one, but another option has been suggested

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37 h. 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'

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47 h. ago The tiny North Wales beach where you can spot seals all year round

This small secluded cove is just minutes away from a popular seaside town but it is a haven for wildlife

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54 h. ago The quaint UK seaside town that will make you feel like you're on the Amalfi Coast

A British seaside town on Kent's coast has been compared to Italy 's world-famous Amalfi coast.

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54 h. ago How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl | Mark Leyse

Solar storms as intense as a 1921 superstorm have the potential to cause a nightmare scenario – and we are unpreparedOn 14 May 1921, a powerful solar storm – called the New York Railroad storm – caused the northern lights to illuminate New York City’s night sky. On Broadway, crowds lingered, enjoying “flaring skies” that remained undimmed by city lights. The following morning, excess electric currents shut down the New York Central Railroad’s signal and switching system in Manhattan, stopping trains. A fire broke out in a railroad control tower that was located at Park Avenue and 57th Street. Smoke filled the air. Along a stretch of Park Avenue, residents “were coughing and choking from the suffocating vapors which spread for blocks”.When a solar storm’s electrically charged particles envelop Earth, they cause geomagnetic storms that generate electric fields in the ground, inducing electric currents in power grids. Solar storms as intense as the 1921 superstorm have the potential to...

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62 h. ago Beautiful European seaside resort left to rot becomes haven for dark tourism

In the eastern Mediterranean, a beachside resort that was once a hub for holidaymakers has become a ghost town after years of neglect

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3 d. ago The North West seaside town that’s one of the UK’s cheapest holiday destinations

It has everything you could want from a seaside holiday - and even has £1 burgers

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3 d. ago 'This Scottish seaside café with amazing views is one of the best I've ever been to'

The outdoor seats even came with their own blankets.

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3 d. ago Beautiful seaside town on a UK island where you can buy a home for £120k

This stunning seaside town is the perfect place to relocate to, with an average house price of just £120,038, it’s been ranked as one of the cheapest places to buy a beachfront home in the UK

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4 d. ago UK's seaside town branded 'hellhole' set for £23m overhaul to bring tourists back

A Lincolnshire town is confirmed for a multi-million pound renovation, predicted to bring in a flurry of tourists after locals declare the coastal town a ‘hellhole’

Economics

4 d. ago The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about

One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds

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4 d. ago Charming UK seaside town so small tourists barely even know about it

With exciting attractions like an Iron Age fort and Britain's smallest church, it's a wonder that this breathtaking UK town has managed to fly under the tourist radar for so long

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4 d. ago 'I visited UK seaside resort snubbed by Brits and quickly fell in love'

Don't let the snobs deter you, this quintessential UK seaside resort is filled with nostalgia and fun. Plus, a £20 million renovation plan means things are only going to get better

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5 d. ago Booming UK seaside town is one of the most affordable destinations in Britain

Beating out Manchester and Portsmouth, this town on the Irish Sea coast has been ranked one of the most budget-friendly destinations in the UK and is home to a wealth of family-friendly attractions

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5 d. ago At least 5 dead after plane crashes into sea near popular Thai beach town

Cause of crash not known yet

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5 d. ago A Thai police plane crashes in the sea, killing at least 5 on board

Thai officials say that a small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town, killing at least five people on board and leaving one in critical condition

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