15 h. ago The seaside resort residents say is plagued by prostitution and noise

People living in Blackpool say their lives are being blighted by anti-social behaviour

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39 h. ago The second homes council tax loophole is playing us for fools: Fury of beauty spot villages overrun by holiday lets as owners dodge soaring bills by exploiting little

Neighbours living in the stunning Cornish town of Padstow say the problem is so severe, it could erase the seaside resort's heritage, permanently driving away local families.

Economics

66 h. ago Scots binmen squeal as giant rats 'plague' street where residents are scared to leave rubbish

Residents feel scared to let their children outside to play as multiple 'giant' rats gave binmen a shock on their doorstep.

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3 d. ago I’m obsessed with coastal wildflowers: they look so delicate but thrive in tough conditions

From the rock sea-spurrey, which appears to grow out of solid rock, to the slender centaury that lives on a landslip, these plants exist where they do for good reasonI first encountered coastal wildflowers when I was 11. I was visiting my grandmother’s friend in Devon and a lady said: “Here, dear,” and dug up a clump of Warren crocuses – a rare plant that, at the time, was only thought to grow in the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren. She gave them to me to grow in my garden at home. But of course they didn’t grow away from the sea.That was when I realised there was something special about coastal wildflowers. They fascinate me because, as well as being beautiful flowers, they often grow in tough locations. Take the rock sea-spurrey: a delicate little plant that appears to grow out of solid rock, such as a crevice in a cliff base. It can put up with being splashed with sea spray and baked by the summer sun. And yet it seems to thrive in that difficult, harsh environment. Continue rea...

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3 d. ago UK seaside town with beautiful beach is home to best fish and chips and iconic landmark

The bustling seaside resort is less than half an hour's drive from the heart of the city and is home to a famous landmark, a luxury fish and chip restaurant and one of the best places to go for ice cream in the area

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8 d. ago Famous UK seaside resort opens £1.8m attraction at holiday park loved by Brits

A popular seaside town home to the infamous Butlins holiday brand has just unveiled a new facility aimed at children

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1 week ago Bloke visits Wetherspoons in 'UK's worst seaside resort' and can't believe what he gets

Travel blogger Ed Chapman visited the Welsh city of Bangor, which was voted one of the UK's worst seaside resorts in a recent survey

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1 week ago The Scottish seaside resort town once named 'worst' that is perfect for day out

It is home to a stunning sandy beach that comes alive when the sun is shining.

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2 w. ago UK seaside resort major incident as man dies after being found on beach next to pier

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death at a popular seaside resort and police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder, with patrols increased in the area

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2 w. ago Girl, 10, and man killed in caravan fire at seaside holiday park

Emergency services were called to the seaside resort near Skegness shortly before 4am

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2 w. ago UK seaside resort hit by yob chaos unveils huge new plan to boost tourism

An insatiably popular seaside resort, which attracts around two million day trippers every year, is slated to witness a surge in holidaymakers following a new 108ft attraction

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2 w. ago Man visits 'UK's worst seaside resort' – but ends up having best time due to one thing

A travel vlogger visited the Welsh city of Bangor to see for himself if it really was as bad as critics claimed it was

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2 w. ago 'I visited Welsh city branded UK's worst seaside resort – one thing blew my mind'

Ed Chapman, a vlogger who posts travel-themed videos on his self-titled YouTube channel, spent two nights in North Wales to investigate the city's perhaps unfair ranking

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2 w. ago Weymouth: Iconic seaside resort ruined by yobs, knives and distinctive 'smell'

Residents of Weymouth in Dorset are frustrated at an increase of crime and drug abuse. Relying on tourism, they claim the problem is due to the lack of youth centres and austerity cuts

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3 w. ago Is this the end of the ride for Blackpool Pleasure Beach? How iconic British theme park is being forced to close rides after suffering £2.7million loss amid seaside resort's slow decline

The coastal resort of Blackpool has suffered deeply in recent decades ever since holidaymakers began swapping the Lancashire town for cheap package holidays in Europe in the 1960s.

Economics

3 w. ago Locals fume over Welsh beauty spot being 'destroyed every day'

Residents say the forest is being plagued by littering and traffic and that it was "unbelievably sad"

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3 w. ago Insanely beautiful European seaside village still 20C in April just 4 hours from UK

A family friendly beach, a vibrant mix of culture and a laid back vibe makes this seaside resort a hit with Brits all year round

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3 w. ago Student who asked lecturer how to get away with murder jailed for killing personal trainer on Bournemouth beach

Nasen Saadi killed Amie Gray and seriously wounded Leanne Miles as the pair were enjoying a late-night chat next to a small fire to keep warm at the Dorset seaside resort in summer

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3 w. ago Rat infested UK street has rodents jumping out of bins and scuttering up toilets

A group of Glasgow residents are being plagued by an infestation of rats caused they say by the lack of bin collection, after a flood destroyed homes in the same area

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3 w. ago UK seaside city branded 'worst place on Earth' but scathing review is proven wrong

This popular seaside resort was labelled one of the worst in Britain, however the tide seems to be turning as it offers visitors exciting activities and interesting cultural amenities

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