13 h. ago 'I visited Blackpool and no one was on the beach – everyone was somewhere else'

A TikTok creator named Phil decided to visit Blackpool on a summer's day to see what it was really like - and he was left shocked by what he found in the seaside town

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26 h. ago Underrated UK seaside town has picturesque sandy beaches and no crowds

An underrated UK seaside town boasts stretches of sandy beaches, rock pools for the kids and a picturesque harbour - and the bonus of not being packed with crowds

Politics

29 h. ago Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars

The security firm of former U.S. Navy Seal Erik Prince will soon deploy nearly 200 personnel from various countries to Haiti, where gang violence is escalating

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34 h. ago Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife

Critics say Vectus Global’s presence – including snipers – will undermine Haiti’s police and UN security forceHundreds of combatants from the US, Europe and El Salvador will reportedly be deployed to Haiti in the coming weeks to battle the country’s gangs as part of a mission led by the controversial Blackwater founder and Donald Trump backer Erik Prince.According to Reuters, Prince’s new security firm, Vectus Global – which has been operating in the violence-ravaged Caribbean country since March – is preparing to intensify its activities there to help authorities win key roads and territories back from heavily armed criminal groups. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Dragged away to Hell: Terrifying new October 7 footage shows kidnapped Israeli led through Gaza by Hamas terrorists as baying mob tries to lynch him... before being starved and tortured for 491 days

Ohad Ben Ami was held captive for 491 days in a tunnel in Gaza where he was starved and endured physical and psychological abuse.

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38 h. ago Police investigate 'cowardly and vicious attack' on boy in popular seaside town

Footage was shared widely online of an attack in Barry Island

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40 h. ago US politicians warn Labour that selling Thames Water to a Chinese firm would be a 'national security threat'

Hong Kong 's CK Infrastructure Holdings (CKI) has emerged as a leading contender to take over debt-laden Thames Water.

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41 h. ago American tourist claims he's found the 'best UK ice cream' in seaside town

The tourist enjoyed an ice cream sundae in the review video that went viral on social media

Politics

42 h. ago BREAKING: Man, 38, charged with raping teen boy on bench in popular UK seaside town

The man is alleged to have approached the teen while he was sitting on a bench in Brighton and asked him for help before sexually assaulting him

Politics

49 h. ago Beautiful seaside town in Devon that's so pretty it 'could be from a postcard'

Brixham is a charming seaside town that seems to have sprung straight from a postcard - here's everything you need to know about the stunning coastal retreat

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3 d. ago Police launch urgent hunt for woman missing from seaside town

Claire Bennett, 49, was last seen leaving Truro railway station at 3.24pm on Monday before vanishing

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4 d. 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

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5 d. ago Quaint seaside town with no arcades or rides but named 'best in the UK'

A beach with no piers, arcades or rides has been named the best seaside town in the UK, beating other well-known places on the list

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5 d. ago The wealthy seaside town where locals say it's become a begging hotspot

The area might be loved by wealthier residents and retirees - but it's lined with beggars, say locals

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5 d. ago The sad reason people don't want to buy £200,000 homes in this cheap seaside town

One thing puts many people off buying properties here

Economics

5 d. ago The chic guide to Margate: How to spend 24 hours in the Kent seaside town

Thought ‘Shoreditch-on-sea’ was overdone? After visiting on a hot summer’s day, Jes Salter is reminded why it’s the perfect mini break for foodies and culture-lovers alike

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5 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

6 d. ago UK seaside town 'ruined by derelict hotels' as tourists 'don't want to come back'

The southwestern town was once a hub for tourism, with people flocking without hesitation - but now, the area has fallen into disrepair and travellers are avoiding the town

Society

7 d. ago The battle to stop a 'gargantuan eyesore' being built in a seaside town

Hundreds of people have signed petitions to stop a huge 5G mast being installed at a holiday park in west Wales

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7 d. ago The battle to stop a 'gargantuan eyesore' being built near seaside town

Hundreds of people have signed petitions to stop a huge 5G mast being installed at a holiday park in west Wales

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