11 h. ago 'Shabby' Welsh seaside town is named UK's second worst, and people are angry

The UK's consumer champions surveyed over 3,800 people about their experiences of UK seaside destinations in the last year.

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18 h. ago Scotland’s "driest town" with stunning beaches named best seaside destination in the country

The former fishing port on the Moray Firth coast has been named one of the country’s best seaside destinations

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20 h. ago Picturesque Scottish Highland town named 'must visit' by international visitors

The Highland village near Loch Tay has quietly earned praise as one of Scotland’s best small towns

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39 h. ago UK seaside town home to huge Butlin's site named the 'worst' by Brits

An iconic seaside town attracting four million tourists every year has been named the 'worst' coastal destination in the UK - but £40m plans to regenerate the area could turn things around

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51 h. ago The Scottish 'food town' near outdoor activity centre named best in the country

From a family activity centre to yummy restaurants, the town has it all.

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52 h. ago Child, 12, among two killed as torrential storms sweep France

Falling tree kills 12-year-old child in south-west France and man dies when quad bike hits toppled tree in the north west

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3 d. ago His family thought he was working as an electrician while carried out crime

Stuart Wood, 39, travelled repeatedly between the north west of England and south Wales

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3 d. ago His family thought he was working as an electrician while he carried out crime

Stuart Wood, 39, travelled repeatedly between the north west of England and south Wales

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3 d. ago ‘A pause before something worse’: Iranians wary of what future holds

From renewed conflict to a resurgent regime, people tell of their fears, concerns and a glimmer of hopePeople from the Tehran area said the hours of darkness before Donald Trump’s ceasefire took hold were the most terrifying of the war as Israel intensified its bombardment.“We felt jets flying so low above our apartment that the windows shook. The bombing intensified to a level I’ve never experienced before. People ran into the streets, terrified and panicking,” said Mariam, 39, from the village of Kordan, about 30 miles (50km) north-west of the capital. Like everyone quoted in this article, she chose to use a pseudonym. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UK's 'most underrated' seaside town now booming after huge £2m makeover

A small but charming seaside town that has long been overlooked is finally witnessing a tourist boom, after almost £2 million has been spent on improving the resort for holidaymakers and locals

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4 d. ago Premier Stays Fife expands its luxury portfolio in the home of golf

A new chapter is unfolding for discerning travellers seeking unforgettable stays in the heart of Scotland’s most iconic coastal town. Premier Stays Fife, the trusted name in premium self-catering accommodation, has expanded its already impressive collection of holiday properties in St Andrews, famously known as The Home of Golf.

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5 d. ago North West man charged after protest outside Iranian embassy

Seven men have been charged after two people were taken to hospital

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7 d. ago Red Arrows LIVE as jets to fly over Lancashire and North West

The aerobatic team will fly over the region as they make their way from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk to RAF Aldergrove in Northern Ireland

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7 d. ago Tiny seaside town named Bali of Europe with £41 flights and dreamy beaches

This Andalusian town has been named the 'Bali of Europe' because of its laidback atmosphere and expansive, white sand beaches - and it's cheap to get to

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7 d. ago Two hikers killed by major rockfall on popular trail in Canada

‘Basically a whole shelf of a mountain came loose’ said one person who fled the scene in Banff National ParkTwo people have been killed and another three injured when a major rockfall crashed onto a group of hikers on a popular Rocky Mountain trail in western Canada.The accident happened on Thursday near the Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, about 225km (140 miles) north-west of Calgary, Alberta. The area is known for its natural beauty and is particularly busy in summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israel ‘must win every war’ | Along the Green Line: episode 2 – video

In the second episode of Along the Green Line, reporter Matthew Cassel heads north to the occupied West Bank, visiting Tulkarm, a Palestinian city under siege by Israeli forces. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced from their homes, but just over the border in Israel, residents here are experiencing a very different reality.In this three-part series we're traveling along the 1949 Armistice line or ‘Green Line,’ - once seen as the best hope for a resolution - and meeting Palestinians and Israelis living just kilometres apart. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Annual house price growth halves as buyers reach stamp duty cliff edge

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

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1 week ago Pretty UK town named Britain's hottest and it's 200 miles away from the south

As the UK braces for a 32C heatwave this weekend, many Brits will be flocking to the south coast - but the highest ever temperature recorded on the mainland is actually some 200 miles north

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1 week ago Scottish town known for its iconic fabric patterns named among UK's most underrated gems

The town ranks ninth in the UK for its rich culture, eight indie shops, 62 music events, and strong landmark ratings despite fewer top-rated restaurants

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1 week ago Scotland's cheapest places for beer named as 'drinker's paradise' town tops list

Four Scottish cities are also included on the roundup.

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