10 h. ago Pretty UK seaside town where you'll find one of Europe's longest sandy beaches

Burnham-on-Sea has been hailed as a 'classic' British seaside town with its picturesque Victorian pier, array of fish and chips shops and ice cream parlours - and of course the sandy shores

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34 h. ago Major European location set to become the world's largest 'wooden city'

A major new architecture project is set to create the 'world's largest wooden city'. It has been designed as a five-minute city.

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34 h. ago 'One of England's most beautiful beaches' is half an hour from huge seaside town

Hengistbury Head Beach is a mix of shingle and sand and is just a 30 minute drive from Bournemouth, and has been popular with Brits looking for a day out by the sea

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44 h. ago Beautiful UK seaside village with 17th century charm and upmarket vibe

If you want to visit a quintessential British seaside town while also skipping the crowds, then take a trip to this quiet medieval town that offers gorgeous coastal views and unique charms

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60 h. ago Locals in quaint Devon seaside town furious over neighbour's 'eyesore' modern extension that 'looks like a shipping container'

Locals in Devon seaside town furious over 'eyesore' modern extension 'ruining integrity' of its landscape.

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3 d. ago Famous UK seaside resort opens £1.8m attraction at holiday park loved by Brits

A popular seaside town home to the infamous Butlins holiday brand has just unveiled a new facility aimed at children

Economics

4 d. ago 'Best seaside town in UK' has underrated theme park, hidden grotto and top beach

Margate in Kent is a firm favourite with Brits after a dose of the seaside, and it's no surprise that it's been named one of the UK's best seaside towns thanks to its beach and attractions

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4 d. ago Beautiful seaside town 15km from Benidorm voted among Spain's best

Brits have been advised to ditch typical trips to beachside resorts, and to opt for this highly-rated, historic coast instead - where art and architecture meet the mountains and sea

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4 d. ago Incredible UK seaside town named among top travel hotspots in the world

If you're looking to see more of the UK this year, this exciting Welsh village offers adventure-seekers and history buffs a wealth of activities

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4 d. ago UK seaside town splashing £130m on major project after huge 2030 announcement

With Keir Starmer reinstating the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales, a popular seaside town is now undergoing a £130m development to accommodate the increase in electric vehicles

Economics

5 d. ago Beautiful seaside town opens new beach for anyone with a dog

A brand new dog-friendly beach on the Costa del Sol includes 400 sq metres of sandy space for pets to roam freely, and is finally open to the public after a year of planning

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5 d. ago UK's best seaside town is revealed and it's not Brighton or Bournemouth

For the fourth consecutive year, this Northumberland village has been named the best seaside town in the UK, offering scenic views of the North Sea from every vantage

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6 d. ago Downtrodden seaside town once condemned as UK’s worst named 2025’s best

The seaside town, previously dubbed as one of the 'worst seaside towns in UK', has turned its fortunes around.

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6 d. ago US tourist arrested in seaside town ‘because he didn’t understand UK laws’

Holidaymaker, reportedly from an open-carry US state, had UK weapons laws explained to him by officers

Society

6 d. ago The Scottish seaside resort town once named 'worst' that is perfect for day out

It is home to a stunning sandy beach that comes alive when the sun is shining.

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7 d. ago US tourist arrested in quiet UK seaside town after wielding steak knife ‘for protection’

Holidaymaker, reportedly from an open-carry US state, had UK weapons laws explained to him by officers, Kent Police said

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7 d. ago Is legal action our best hope for holding back the climate crisis?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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7 d. ago ‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

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8 d. ago New health building in Salford will be 'iconic' addition to city

Construction on a major project has started in the city.

Science

8 d. ago 'Best seaside town in Britain' is actually a few miles from the sea

Dartmouth in Devon, England, has been named one of the UK's best seaside towns despite not being on the coast and is perfect for a summer holiday with picturesque views

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