'Hopeless' South West seaside town where second homes are taking over and locals rely on foodbanks Thursday, July 24, 2025 stives cornwall seaside foodbank poverty secondhomes housing tourism affordability community St Ives, heralded as the quintessential Cornish seaside town, is famed for its picture-perfect harbour, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant tourist scene. Yet beneath the postcard charm lies a community grappling with hardship. … Read More
I Lived in One of the UK's 'Worst' Seaside Towns—but It Has Hidden Treasures Saturday, July 12, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside uphill banksy dismaland tourism somerset beach piers britain Weston-super-Mare, often dismissed as one of the UK’s worst seaside towns, might surprise you. Having lived there for three years, I can attest there’s much more to this Somerset resort than its reputation … Read More
I lived in one of the UK's 'worst' seaside towns but discovered its hidden treasures Saturday, July 12, 2025 weston-super-mare uphill banksy dismaland seaside seafront tourism festival heritage somerset Weston-super-Mare often suffers from a harsh reputation, recently ranked as the eighth-worst seaside town in the UK by consumer magazine Which?. It trails behind notorious destinations like Bognor Regis, Bangor, and … Read More
The Day the Sea Turned Red: Nearly 1,000 Injured in 'Jaws-Like' Attack on British Beach Saturday, July 5, 2025 paignton devon razorfish beachinjury emergency torbay accident rescue seaside incident On a sunny August Sunday in 1998, what began as a typical day at Paignton Beach in Devon swiftly descended into chaos. Between 800 and 1,000 people suffered cuts and injuries after stepping on razor-sharp shells exposed by an … Read More
I Visited the UK’s Best Beach — and One Thing Stood Out Immediately Saturday, July 5, 2025 weymouth dorset beach cleanliness seaside awards tourism environment coastline family Earlier this year, Weymouth Beach on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast was crowned the UK’s best beach—and it’s easy to see why. Ranked 20th among Europe’s finest beaches, Weymouth has held the top spot at the TripAdvisor Travellers' … Read More
I Visited the UK's Best Beach – Here’s What Set It Apart Saturday, July 5, 2025 weymouth dorset beach cleanliness environment seaside lifeguards pollution travel tourism Earlier this year, Weymouth Beach in Dorset was named the UK’s best beach, and as summer reached its peak, I decided to see firsthand why it continues to earn such high praise. Positioned along the stunning Jurassic Coast, … Read More