64 h. ago UK's town dubbed 'worst seaside' destination has now been named must

The coastal town been named the number one trending destination for 2026 by Flixbus, which analysed booking data and forecasted search interest.

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3 d. ago Fuming beach hut owners in UK coastal town say seaside bar is turning their home into an ‘Ibiza rave scene’

BEACH hut owners in a UK coastal town have fumed a seaside bar is turning their home into an "Ibiza rave scene". The hut-dwellers seethed The Beach House at Mudeford, Dorset, has transformed from an upmarket restaurant to an open-air "festival" and "drinker's paradise." Many have complained of "loutish drunken behaviour" including foul language and...

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8 d. ago Elizabeth Olsen believes she will die old and alone in a foggy English coastal town. Here are her options

While promoting new film Eternity, the actor outlined a specific end-of-life scenario that should be cold, wet and include one cheese shopOver the last few years, the promotional circuit for movie stars has transformed entirely. Where once you could expect sit-down interviews and hagiographic magazine profiles, now any time an actor makes a film they have to be subjected to a flurry of YouTube parlour games; eating weird sweets and trying to remember lines from their old films or, in the case of Hot Ones, willingly giving themselves diarrhoea.Now the goalposts have shifted again. Elizabeth Olsen was recently at the premiere of her new movie Eternity, about a woman who has to pick a partner for the afterlife. And rather than hitting the usual circuit, Olsen has decided to promote the film by expressing her belief that she’s going to die alone.When I was in high school, I dreamt of being a very old lady on the coast of England, alone actually. I might have had an animal, and it would ...

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2 w. ago I visited a small seaside town that has one of the most unusual buildings in the UK

One of my favourite spots is an ancient coastal town home to one of the UK's most unusual buildings.

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2 w. ago ‘How do you rebuild all this?’ Black River residents assess damage after Hurricane Melissa

People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for helpIt is a treacherous journey to Black River, a coastal town in Jamaica’s southwestern parish of St Elizabeth, which this week bore the brunt of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.Uprooted trees and lamp-posts, rubble from landslides, huge potholes and miles of thick, slippery silt from severe flooding have turned the route into a dangerous obstacle course. But most daunting is the water that you encounter as you pass through communities that overnight have become rivers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica this week near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described as “ground zero.”

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2 w. ago Princess Diana fans hit back at Juan Carlos' 'repulsive' slurs in damning new book

Princess Diana was described as "cold" and "distant, except in the presence of paparazzi" in Reconciliation, memoirs by Juan Carlos I, who was Spain's ruler for nearly 40 years

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2 w. ago Last flight cancelled to UK's most remote airport leaving hidden gem town stranded

A small coastal town in the north of the UK boasts a unique claim to fame - it's home to the world's shortest street. Now the street and town have been cut off by the collapse of Eastern Airways

Transport

2 w. ago I went to seaside spot with high street full of amazing shops and the best chips ever

It was named the second best coastal town in the UK last year, and it's easy to see why. With a two-mile long beach, a charming high street and great food, it's the perfect spot for a day trip.

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3 w. ago American visits stunning coastal town and is floored by what the Welsh are really like

A popular American social media star took a trip to Conwy, one of the best coastal escapes in North Wales, and him and his wife were struck by many things during their visit

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3 w. ago Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through Caribbean as residents warned of floods

Storm brings risk of landslides to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola as dozens in shelters in Dominican RepublicTropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground.The storm was blamed for downing a large tree that killed an elderly man in the coastal town of Marigot in southern Haiti, while five other people were injured in flooding in the central Artibonite area, according to the Civil Protection Agency. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago New Zealand v England: final men’s T20 abandoned – as it didn’t happen

England’s T20 series against New Zealand finishes on a rather damp note but the tourists claim 1-0 winHere we go! That’s tough on the two Tims, who had made a rollicking start.After three balls: NZ 8-0 (Seifert 8, Robinson 0) Wood’s first ball is an inswinger that swings all the way to the square-leg boundary, with an easy nudge from Tim Seifert. The second ball is a dot, and the third is another four – a full toss, thumped through the covers. But then Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I visited the coastal town named one of the best places to live and loved the wildlife, walks, and cafés

This fabulous coastal town on our largest island is described as being 'surrounded by unparalleled beauty, with wildlife galore and a thriving community'

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3 w. ago Gran chokes to death in restaurant in Spain in front of husband

She and her husband were visiting Peñíscola, a Spanish coastal town where they have a holiday home, when she choked to death at a restaurant.

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3 w. ago Thousands of sea cucumbers wash ashore in coastal Oregon town

Combo of heavy surf and low tide causes partially translucent gelatinous creatures to ‘litter the tideline’ Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide.The partially translucent gelatinous creatures are called skin-breathing sea cucumbers. They normally burrow into the sand along the low tideline and farther out. But on Tuesday, they were scattered across more than 2 miles (3.2km) of Seaside Beach, said Tiffany Boothe, the assistant manager of the Seaside Aquarium. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sea cucumbers wash ashore by the thousands in a coastal Oregon town

Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide

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3 w. ago Tourists face tough new rules in Spain's 'best coastal town'

Nestled in Spain's mountainous Basque Country on the Bay of Biscay is a resort town known for its white sand beaches, world-class culinary scene and vibrant festivals.

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3 w. ago Budget chain with over 600 UK stores to open new branch in Scots town

It will mark the second store for the beloved discounter based in the coastal town.

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3 w. ago Davis Cup finals 2025: Jannik Sinner rules himself out for Italy, Carlos Alcaraz to play for Spain

Sinner thrashed Alcaraz in pair’s most recent exhibition encounter

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3 w. ago This coastal walled town has a medieval castle and has waterside pubs

Located in beautiful Pembrokeshire, the particularly walled town offers a charming blend of historical charm with a traditional market atmosphere, local shops, and proximity to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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