4 h. ago Tourists banned from Costa del Sol sea as deadly 'blue dragons' spotted

Brits on holiday on Spain's Costa Blanca have been warned of 'blue dragons', which have a potentially deadly sting and have led to tourists being barred from entering the sea in places

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6 h. ago El huracán Erin provoca fuertes vientos e inunda parte de la principal autopista en la costa este

El huracán Erin azotó los Outer Banks de Carolina del Norte con fuertes vientos y olas que inundaron parte de la carretera principal y se adentraron bajo las casas frente a la playa, mientras la monstruosa tormenta se acercaba lentamente a la costa del Atlántico medio.

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16 h. ago Sharp rise in Blue Badge misuse by dead people's relatives... with some claiming they were parking with the permit for 'sentimental reasons'

The sharp increase has led to more than 77 cases of people being caught misusing the deceased's parking permits in Nottingham since the start of 2025.

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24 h. ago British woman, 59, is arrested 'after sexually assaulting 14

The woman is said to have approached the youngster as she sat on a beach and spoken to her in English to 'gain her trust' before groping her.

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6 d. ago Urgent warning for anyone going to Spain as there will be severe delays

Disruption will hit those travelling to places including Barcelona, Malaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife

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7 d. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

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9 d. ago Holidaymakers abandon Marbella as waiters left ‘with heads in their hands’

Tourist numbers have declined on the Costa del Sol this summer, marking the first time since the pandemic that numbers have dropped. The downward dip has been felt particularly keenly in Marbella

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1 week ago Blue Peter icon Biddy Baxter dies aged 92: Tributes pour in for the 'pioneer' of children's television

A statement was released on Monday that read: 'We are sad to report that longtime Blue Peter Editor Biddy Baxter has died at the age of 92.'

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1 week ago BREAKING: Biddy Baxter dead: Blue Peter legend dies as tributes paid to ‘formidable’ legend

Long-serving Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter helped turn the children's show into a television institution during her 25 years on working on the beloved programme

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1 week ago Biddy Baxter dead: Blue Peter legend dies as tributes paid to ‘formidable’ legend

Long-serving Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter helped turn the children's show into a television institution during her 25 years working on the beloved programme

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1 week ago 'I visited the Spanish town that considered banning tourists

The charming white-washed village sees an estimated 800,000 visitors a year - and residents have previously complained about the antisocial behaviour of visitors

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2 w. ago Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion

Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts• Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-17Tis the season to be beside the seaside – and to hype and critique coastal towns in surveys and rankings. I suppose lists of this year’s “in” and “out” resorts help tourists decide where to go; no point going to Skegness for Michelin-starred food, or to Salcombe for a laugh and cheap beer. Less obvious coastal towns provide more nuanced fare. Perhaps the most alluring spots are those where we don’t forget the sea. These three towns are routinely ranked last resorts or else ignored altogether, but they offer more than stuff to eat, drink, buy and post on socials – and are close to swimmable beaches. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago It's a bar brawl! Costa Del Sol pub named WeatherSpains vows to fight Wetherspoons after UK chain takes them to court

The bar, based in the seaside resort town of Benalmadena, had been trading for years under the name, a clear nod to the budget-friendly UK chain popular among British holidaymakers.

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2 w. ago Hidden gem in Spain is an 'affordable' beach destination with 300 days of sun

Spain's Costa del Sol offers a number of affordable beach destinations for Brits including the popular Torremolinos, which has a number of sandy beaches and a historic fisherman district

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2 w. ago Crocodiles euthanised after turning to cannibalism at abandoned farm

The crocodiles were initially brought to the West Bank settlement as a tourist attraction

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2 w. ago Suspected hitman 'linked to London gang' arrested after police chase in Costa del Sol

Suspected hitman 'linked to London gang' arrested after police chase in Costa del Sol  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Suspected hit man 'linked to London gang' arrested after police chase in Costa del Sol

An investigation is ongoing to determine the man's alleged links with organised crime

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