20 h. ago Fortress Festival 2025: A look inside UK's seaside extreme metal weekend with the 'rarest' band bookings

Extreme metal fans took over a UK seaside resort for Fortress Festival 2025. I was amongst them, and this positive and celebratory event made me proud to be part of the scene.

Culture

25 h. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Spanish seaside town loved by Brits is one of the country's 'most expensive' spots

A seaside resort that is popular with Brits was named as one of the most expensive places to rent in Spain. A beachside flat is almost 10 per cent more expensive in Puerto Pollensa than in 2023

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4 d. ago UK's 'most walkable' seaside resort is perfect for exploring on foot

Experts looked at various factors such as the number of beaches and average hours of sunshine to determine which place in the UK is the best for a leisurely stroll

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4 d. ago Picturesque Scottish town is perfect for stargazing and exploring stunning nature trails

Just over an hour from Glasgow, Moffat is near one of the UK’s highest and most stunning waterfalls

Politics

6 d. ago 'I spent a week holidaying in UK seaside town and came home broke'

Journalist Jess Flaherty ventured to a popular seaside resort with her fiancé and family for a week long staycation, naively thinking it would be a cheap getaway while saving for a wedding

Politics

7 d. ago UK's 'worst seaside resort' insists abandoned £18.5m investment isn't a 'blow'

A popular seaside resort that has grappled with its image in recent years is facing yet another blow, as it seemingly struggles to sell a huge £18.5 million shopping complex

Economics

1 week ago The most beautiful UK islands for a walkable holiday revealed including one with Caribbean

Want to ditch the rental car and explore on foot this summer? Luckily, you won't have to travel far to do so.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Rundown' UK seaside resort unveils £10.8m to bring it back to life

A popular seaside town stung by negative reviews of being 'tatty and rundown' has almost finished its huge £10.8million refurb plan to bring the resort back to life

Economics

2 w. ago Tourists fume as they're charged 'rip off' price to walk along pier at iconic seaside town

Visitors have been left raging over a £2 charge to visit a popular pier in a busy British seaside resort.

Politics

2 w. ago Man dies after trying to rescue two children from the sea at popular seaside resort

A man has died after entering the sea to try and rescue two children who appeared to be in distress at a popular seaside resort, police have said

Events

2 w. ago Man dies after trying to rescue kids from the sea at seaside resort

He 'got into difficulty' after trying to help the kids who 'appeared to be in distress'

Events

2 w. ago UK's 'worst' seaside town's £60m tourism plan after Butlin's snub 41 years ago

With Brits still grieving the loss of a huge Butlin's resort some 41 years later, one rundown UK seaside town has revealed its £60 million plans to transform itself back to its former glory

Economics

2 w. ago European city crowned the most walkable in the world just 2 hours from UK

This German city has been named the most walkable in the world, with many of its main attractions including a jewel-filled palace, a unique surf spot and Gothic church easily accessible on foot

Politics

2 w. ago She dreamed of the perfect life – then vanished without a trace: New book explores Jennifer Dulos’s life before her disappearance

When Jennifer Dulos vanished on May 24, 2019, in the middle of a contentious custody battle, the story focused on her estranged husband Fotis Dulos and his socialite girlfriend Michelle Troconis. Journalist Rich Cohen tells Andrea Cavallier that his new book Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story delves into her past, using her own writings, along with court documents and interviews, in an effort to return Jennifer to the center of her own story

Events

3 w. ago ‘Idyllic’ Whitby apartment with ‘stunning views’ perfect for exploring Yorkshire coastline

If you're looking for a staycation idea, we've found a charming two-bedroom apartment near Whitby in North Yorkshire with loads of five star reviews and availability in summer

Events

3 w. ago easyJet launches holidays to underrated Italian seaside town with more than 40km of stunning golden beaches

easyJet holidays has announced that it's launching holidays to an iconic Italian seaside resort. It's a buzzing destination famed for its lively nightlife scene.

Politics

3 w. ago Once struggling UK seaside resort now has iconic new reason to visit

The Observation Wheel in Weymouth, Dorset, gives visitors amazing views of the town and has been compared to the iconic Ferris Wheel in Skegness - and locals and tourists seem to agree

Politics

3 w. ago Eight American cities that are surprisingly great for cycling

America is obsessed with cars, but that doesn’t mean cyclists have been entirely forgotten. These cities, from Texas to Arizona, are all perfect for pedal-powered exploration

Politics

3 w. ago Abandoned seaside town was once home to huge Butlin's resort but looks completely different now

Butlin's Barry Island was once a bustling resort that could accommodate 7,000 visitors every week - but now the site looks completely different, apart from one small reminder

Society