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Kynance Cove Named One of Europe’s Best Beaches, Surpassing Bulgaria and Malta Saturday, May 30, 2026 kynance cornwall beach europe turquoise rockformations nationaltrust tourism uk coastal Kynance Cove, a spectacular beach in Cornwall, has been hailed as one of Europe’s finest, outshining popular beaches in Bulgaria and Malta. Celebrated for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic rock formations, … Read More
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‘I moved to the UK seven years ago – my favourite beach town is in Somerset’ Wednesday, May 20, 2026 weston-super-mare somerset beach expat travel daytrip bath pier seaside uk Maria Polansky, an expat from Canada who has lived in the UK for seven years, has discovered her favourite beach destination: Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Amid ongoing debates about the best UK beaches—whether in … Read More
Minehead Butlin's Director Warns 'Tourist Tax' Will Harm Working Families Saturday, May 16, 2026 tourism tax butlins minehead hospitality government levy families economy uk The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s … Read More
UK Heatwave Maps Forecast Four-Day Hot Spell in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, May 12, 2026 uk heatwave temperatures ecmwf somerset metoffice weather may highpressure forecast Temperatures in the UK are set to rise, with the potential to reach as high as 27°C in a notable four-day warm spell later this May. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) model, maximum … Read More