11 h. ago UK seaside town is now 'depressing' with a quarter of shops empty or shut down

The once-thriving seaside town of Ramsgate in Kent has been described as 'depressing' by locals, with a recent report revealing that a staggering 65 shop units are empty

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19 h. ago I visited a little seaside town just 5 miles from Blackpool that couldn't be more different

The two towns are close together in terms of distance but a world apart in terms of what it's like to spend time there

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57 h. ago Phone shops set to keep doors closed when their open in bid to stop thefts

Thefts of mobile phones are getting worse as some smartphone shops take drastic measures such as keeping the store doors shut when they are open for business

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3 d. ago I visited UK's 'prettiest' seaside town that's home to the 'best' fish and chips

One family were 'blown away' by the 'prettiest town' in the UK - and had 'endless delights' during their stay, as it has a 'perfect' fish and chip shop

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3 d. ago Incredible UK seaside town that's perfect for an autumn getaway

The town has a lot to offer visitors, including a museum, tropical zoo, a weekly market and the only pier in the world to have a full-season show at the end of it

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3 d. ago Full list of stores closing in September including Poundland and River Island

The Centre for Retail Research predicts 17,349 shops could shut in 2025 with the loss of around 201,953 retail job losses - here are all the major brands closing branches in September

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4 d. ago I went to retro Scots seaside town with famous ice cream shop — it's a brilliant day out

Many of us may have grown up visiting this pretty Scottish coastal town - and it's just as charming even when the weather turns.

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4 d. ago High street beauty chain to close 32 shops with hundreds of job losses

High street beauty chain Bodycare is to shut 32 of its shops across the UK after falling into administration.

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4 d. ago Pretty UK seaside town has golden sands and people travelling miles for fish and chips

It's been named as one of the North East's most 'magical' seaside destinations by travel experts, with people travelling miles for the famous chippy and golden sandy beaches

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4 d. ago High street beauty chain to shut 32 shops after falling into administration

A high street beauty chain has said it will shut 32 shops and cut around 450 jobs after falling into administration.

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4 d. ago Sleepy British seaside town becomes 'counterfeit capital' with organised crime rings

Traders in Torbay dubbed a “counterfeit capital” are selling illegal cigarettes and vapes linked to organised crime rings - offering cheap fakes at risk to townsfolk

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5 d. ago Inside former bustling seaside town now described as the 'worst' and an 'urban hell' by locals

IT was once one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations, now people believe it has lost its charm and is no longer what it used to be

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5 d. ago Barred yob who 'doesn’t know when to shut his mouth' threatened shop assistant

He made a slashing gesture and warned he would be waiting outside when the worker completed his shift.

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6 d. ago British seaside town named 'worst' with dog mess problem and murky brown sea

A survey carried out by Which? found that the town's accommodation and value for money scored a meagre 49%

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6 d. ago American explores Britain’s ‘most deprived’ resort and finds something unexpected

Jaywick in Essex is often cited as one of the most deprived areas in the UK - but one American who visited the seaside town for 24 hours had a very different view

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6 d. ago UK seaside town 'full of poo' where locals complain about 'eyesore'

A string of issues in the town have led to it being dubbed one of the worst seaside spots in the UK, with locals feeling the 'ghost town' is in decline.

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6 d. ago American visits Scottish seaside town for first time and is floored by one thing

An American visited a Scottish seaside town for the first time and was left floored by one thing. Kalani Smith recently ventured to the area to see what all the fuss is about

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6 d. ago Gorgeous UK seaside town is full of independent shops and it's great for food

One Suffolk seaside town is the undisputed capital of the county's burgeoning food scene, with a range of independent restaurants, cafes and shops to suit all tastes

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7 d. ago 'I visited frozen in time seaside town and have never been so glad to leave'

Walking the almost-empty streets of this small seaside town near Clacton-on-Sea felt like a fever dream. Returning to London has never felt better

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7 d. ago 'I visited Tenby for first time but one simple thing put me off'

Christopher Evans visited Tenby for the first time in a bid to find the "prettiest town in Wales"; however, he admitted one thing about the popular seaside town put him off

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