3 h. ago Stay rugged, stay rejuvenated: experience a double escape in Edinburgh

Nestled within ancient hills and cradled by windswept coastline, Edinburgh is a rare city where the outdoors is always a (cobble)stone’s throw away. Whether you’re up for the challenge of climbing all seven hills in a day or prefer to nourish your body with beach yoga or forest bathing, a trip to the capital offers a ‘choose your own adventure’ with every sunrise over the Forth. One thing will become clear with each day of discoveries: it's not a city to rush through. It pulls at you to slow down, stay a week or more and settle into a true escape.

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12 h. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

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29 h. ago 'Stunning' UK beach is a hidden gem surrounded by lush greenery and sand dunes

Highcliffe Beach is a stunning Blue Flag beach which is the perfect spot for a day out or a summer break away from the crowds, with plenty of greenery and sand dunes

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33 h. ago Police release CCTV following beach brawl between topless youths in front of horrified daytrippers that left five cops injured

Dorset Police were called to reports of a disturbance involving a large group of people in the Pier Approach area of Bournemouth beach on June 30 at 7.29pm.

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6 d. ago Gang of youths filmed brutal attack on teenager as mum feared for daughter's life

Ashley Manning said her daughter Murren was enjoying a day at the beach when she was followed by the group of teens.

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7 d. ago The 'virtually uninhabited' Scottish beach perfect for family summer day out

The bay is our Walk of the Week and is just a short stroll from a spectacular waterfall.

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7 d. ago Vic Reeves and wife Nancy Sorrell delight fans with ‘lovely’ beach day photos

The couple, who have been married for more than two decades, shared a series of candid snaps as they enjoyed the hot weather

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8 d. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares sweet unseen clip with the late singer as she remembers the moment they adopted their dog Nala

The internet personality, 26, shared a sweet clip to Instagram on Tuesday that bean with her and Nala enjoying a day at the beach.

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8 d. ago Choose comfort, ditch boring and prioritise pleasure – how to find the perfect beach read

It’s easy to dismiss holiday novels as pulpy, but relaxing with a book you enjoy has huge health benefits. Here’s how to read yourself happy this summerLeo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina is a masterpiece. It has never been out of print. Luminaries from William Faulkner to Jilly Cooper have remarked on its brilliance. It is usually within the top 10 of any list of the “100 books you simply must read before you die”. However, I would argue that it’s a singularly poor choice of a book to bring with you for 10 days on the beach in Tenerife. Especially in hardback.I really tried. Every day, I’d read two or three pages before realising I’d read the same pages the day before, and it simply hadn’t stuck. I kept drifting off during the more complex descriptions of 19th-century property law. I simply couldn’t see what Anna saw in Vronsky; he seemed dreadful, just a slightly different kind of dreadful from her husband, Karenin. My arms ached, the sand seemed unusually gritty, and on day four, a...

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8 d. ago Vet gives major warning over new social media trend that could KILL pets

Vets spurred by a now viral TikTok have warned that animals could be killed if their owners feed them one widely-used but potentially dangerous over-the-counter medication

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9 d. ago Dog owners warned over disturbing treats left in a Welsh beauty spot

Monmouthshire Council have urged dog walkers to remain "vigilant" when visiting the location

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9 d. ago Drivers to benefit from new home parking rule as change comes into effect

Electric vehicle (EV) owners who charge their cars at home have been issued a warning as a new Ofgem price cap comes into effect

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9 d. ago Dog owners given heatwave warning after French Bulldog dies in car

Warnings over extreme heat have been extended across much of England as temperatures are set to climb to 34C

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1 week ago Man, 29, dies after being hit by lightning on honeymoon in freak weather phenomenon

Jake Rosencranz, 29, was standing ankle-deep in water at New Smyrna Beach, near Daytona Beach, when he was struck by lightning on Friday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety officials

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1 week ago Ready to play? Win the ultimate beach day bundle with Decathlon

Whether you want to paddle, float or chill, Decathlon has your beach day covered this summer

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1 week ago I visited Britain's worst seaside town but the West Sussex resort surprised me, says TOM CHESSHYRE

The secret to the enjoyment of Bognor Regis is to accept it for what it is - a classic British beach resort. Sure, Bognor may have seen better days. But haven't all British beach resorts?

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1 week ago Snobs sneer at Bognor, the 'worst' seaside town in Britain. But this is the truth about the hidden gems, delicious food and cheap attractions that mean it should be YOUR next holiday hotspot

The secret to the enjoyment of Bognor Regis is to accept it for what it is - a classic British beach resort. Sure, Bognor may have seen better days. But haven't all British beach resorts?

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1 week ago Katie Price stuns in bold bikini on Dubai beach after being issued indecency 'arrest' warning

Katie Price stunned passers-by as she donned a neon bikini while enjoying a beach break in Dubai, just days after fans urged her to be careful about offending locals with her outfit choices

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2 w. ago Brian Wilson's cause of death revealed days after Beach Boys icon's shock passing aged 82

Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson's cause of death has been revealed publicly two weeks after his passing at 82.

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2 w. ago Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners over public drinking bowls

It might be tempting to let your thirsty pet take a sip from communal water bowls - but a vet nurse cautions that these bowls could be exposing them to serious harm

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