19 h. ago The secluded Scottish beach that was named 'most beautiful but underrated'

The magnificent bay is located on the island of Berneray.

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3 d. ago Saint Laurent’s Paris fashion week show takes audience on a holiday to Fire Island

Sunglasses and bright colours dominated a beach-ready collection, as director Anthony Vaccarello namechecked artists who documented LGBTQ+ lifeFire Island, the holiday destination near New York, has been associated with the LGBTQ+ community since the 30s. It has inspired books (Edmund White’s 1973 novel, Forgetting Elena), a 2022 eponymous romcom and now, a fashion show for Saint Laurent.Taking place at Paris fashion week in 30C heat more suited to a vacation, the show notes named the beach spot as a reference for the creative director, Anthony Vaccarello. They placed the show “somewhere between Paris and Fire Island, where escape becomes elegance, and desire becomes a language”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Council in secret pothole repair company payout over £31m court challenge

The local authority has refused to reveal how much it has paid to settle a legal challenge.

Economics

6 d. ago Tiny European beach named 'world's smallest' hidden by locals until now

This small paradise of golden sand offers a calm, serene escape with crystal clear water - but there is actually no direct access to the sea

Politics

1 week ago Remote Scottish beach with pristine pink sands named best spot to avoid crowds this summer

A remote Highland beach has been named one of the best UK spots to escape the summer crowds

Politics

1 week ago Scots beach famed for dolphin spotting named one of UK's best seaside spots for parking

The Scottish beach is being praised this summer for its beauty as well as its affordable, hassle-free parking

Politics

2 w. ago Pretty coastal town with UK’s best hidden beach named cheapest seaside day out

Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, South Wales is a tranquil haven with limestone cliffs, golden beaches and rich greenery. It is just one of the beautiful beaches around the bargain seaside settlement

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2 w. ago Inside the Scottish Highland house that served as secret WW2 base now for sale

The historic Highland home once held secret agents

Society

2 w. ago Beautiful UK beach 'rivals Spanish coastline' with white sands and clear waters

A breathtaking UK beach has been named a firm contender for Spain's sandy shores thanks to its beautiful setting and crystal-clear waters

Events

2 w. ago UK's secret paradise bay sandwiched between two of the best seaside towns

Botany Bay in Kent has been named the UK's most photographed beach and it's not hard to see why, whether it's the golden sands, sparkling water or the inviting rock pools

Politics

3 w. ago UK's 'most beautiful seaside town' is unsung spot with 'overlooked' beach

Weymouth in Dorset has been named as an "unsung beach town" despite its stunning beach and range of activities on offer, making it a great place to visit this summer

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3 w. ago The secret Scottish beach that was named 'best for dreamy holiday'

There is also an acclaimed restaurant near the bay.

Society

3 w. ago Paul Hollywood on his Scottish links and being a secret savoury fan

The baker has a new book out

Politics

3 w. ago Brit woman falls to her death from Thai hotel walkway after night out as fellow UK tourist found dead on beach on paradise island is named

The 58-year-old, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was returning to her room after a night out with her partner on the Thai holiday island in the early hours of June 4 before disaster struck.

Society

3 w. ago Award winning Scottish chip shop shares secret that draws customers from miles away

Fish and chips are in news this week as National Fish and Chip Day is celebrated on Friday, June 6.

Economics

4 w. ago Beautiful Scottish beach with golden sands named UK's best stargazing spot

It's not just stars that make this remote Scottish beach special

Politics

4 w. ago Ex On The Beach star welcomes first child and reveals baby boy's very unusual name

The Ex On The Beach star, 32, shared the happy news to Instagram on Thursday and revealed his baby boy's very unusual name.

Society