16 h. ago Dangerous toxic blobs wash up on UK shorelines as certain group warned to stay away

Locals and tourists alike were baffled when strange round blobs started washing up on UK beaches, but after extensive testing people were warned to stay well away

Events

17 h. ago Gorgeous Devon village is like a 'time warp' with locals saying it's 'never changed'

The village has been named as one of the best UK seaside towns - and for good reason. This pretty part of the southern coast has retained its beauty and quintessential English seaside style

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28 h. ago Pretty little seaside town is so nice the locals don't want tourists to know about it

Cap Ferret in France has been named one of the best beach towns in Europe, but locals in the area will not want tourists to know about it - it's easy to see why

Politics

59 h. ago Locals living in one of Britain's most famous tourist towns with two million visitors a year say its high street is in 'decline' as shops lay vacant for 15 years

More than two million visitors make a pilgrimage to this town every year as they pay homage to the birth place of the most celebrated playwright in history.

Economics

3 d. ago UK's cheapest seaside town for ice cream is pretty coastal destination

There are few things that go together better than sunny days by the sea and delicious ice cream. Luckily, a team of money experts have revealed the top 10 spots to enjoy both on a budget

Politics

4 d. ago Fury in iconic EU city as locals demand raising tourist tax in huge crackdown

One of the most iconic EU cities is under pressure to increase its tourist tax following outrage from locals - who argue their home is being turned into a theme park

Politics

5 d. ago The annual Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is a symbol of summer in the city

Now in its eighth year, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has become a seasonal staple for locals and tourists alike

Politics

5 d. ago Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency is a rare example of fame used for good | Adrian Horton

The megastar’s unprecedented 21-date residency is estimated to bring $200m into the local economy with early tickets exclusively reserved for localsEarlier this month, a wave of tourists from the continental US began visiting Puerto Rico for the chance to see Bad Bunny. This would not be that remarkable – plenty of people go overseas for concerts, as tickets often go for much less than in the US (any dedicated Swiftie will tell you it was much cheaper to see her in Mexico City than, say, LA) – if not for the fact that Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, planned ahead for an influx of outsiders to the island. The first nine dates of his landmark 30-show residency at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico were reserved exclusively for island residents, who had to present proof of residency at one of nine locations, primarily agricultural markets. Only afterward could anyone from the outside attend the Puerto Rican superstar’s show, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (I Don’t Want to Leave...

Politics

6 d. ago Massive cruise ships dwarfs Cornish town... as it adds a THIRD to the population by disgorging with tourists

Residents of Fowey, a harbour town in Cornwall with a population of just 2240, were left fuming this week after the colossal Amera cruise ship docked in their tiny port.

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6 d. ago Locals hit out at the 'disgusting' massive cruise ships they say are over

Residents of Fowey, a harbour town in Cornwall with a population of just 2240, were left fuming this week after the colossal Amera cruise ship docked in their tiny port.

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6 d. ago Europe burns once more as deadly wildfires sweep France and Spain, forcing tourists to evacuate and killing one woman in her home

Fast-moving wildfires have broken out in Spain and southern France , killing one and leaving several others injured as tourists and locals are forced to evacuate.

Events

7 d. ago Pretty UK seaside spot is an unlikely hotspot for Londoners fleeing the city

A quaint and picturesque village on the western edge of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in South Wales has become a surprise hit with Londoners looking to relocate

Politics

7 d. ago Tourists and Spanish locals forced to evacuate after wildfire near beach resort

A dramatic forest fire near a beach resort in southern Spain has forced the evacuation of tourists and locals.

Society

7 d. ago Keir Starmer urged to give tourist tax powers to local leaders to boost public services

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has previously called for a mandatory 'tourist levy' for those visiting the city with Edinburgh already set to introduce a charge

Politics

7 d. ago Edinburgh locals surprised with free pizza pockets as Virgin Hotels Edinburgh launches TASCA

Locals and tourists across Edinburgh were treated to a surprise taste of Rome as Chef Giulio and the S. Lucas team handed out fresh Trapizzino pizza pockets and Aperol Spritz sorbet to celebrate the launch of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s latest pop up: TASCA.

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8 d. ago The unspoken rules of New York City: What tourists get wrong by brutally honest locals

Here’s advice for getting around the Big Apple that you won’t find in guidebooks

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8 d. ago Beachgoers left stunned after rare sea creature spotted off British coast

Tourists and locals in St Ives, Cornwall, captured a huge sea creature on camera. It was later identified as a huge fish known as a sunfish - which is rarely seen in the UK

Politics

8 d. ago Stirling tourist attractions close and bus service suspended as Storm Floris sweeps in

The Wallace Monument and Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre will remain closed and Stirling Council has also advised residents to prepare their properties ahead of Storm Floris on Monday.

Events

9 d. ago Pretty UK seaside town named one of Europe's 'best kept secrets'

The European Hidden Gem Index ranked 50 of what they described as "Europe's best-kept secrets" - and one UK spot made the top 10 with its historical landmarks and impressive vistas

Politics

3 w. ago 'Beautiful' Scottish Wetherspoons that's 'like a stately home' named UK's most beloved pub

The pub’s stunning design and handy location near top attractions and a major station makes it popular with tourists and locals alike.

Politics