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As millions of Brits head to popular beach spots to beat the heat this summer, drivers are being urged to think twice before hopping in the car for a cheap day out.Experts at CritiqueJeu have revealed the least and most expensive seaside…

By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 08:19 EDT, 13 August 2025 | Updated: 08:23 EDT, 13 August 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- …

Retail has never been an easy business. Margins are slim, competition is relentless, and consumer tastes change quickly. No one expects the government to make life easy, nor can ministers be blamed for global crises. But what makes the…

By ASSISTANT TRAVEL EDITOR Published: 20:25 EDT, 21 August 2025 | Updated: 07:06 EDT, 22 August 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- Once…

When choosing a place to live, there are lots of things to consider, from local amenities, schools, and affordability.One important factor for many people is how far their commute would be to work, and how good the transport links are in…

By Jo Tweedy THE BESTBamburgh, Northumberland Bamburgh Castle overlooks the coastline and woos hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to this stretch of NorthumberlandSmall but mighty, Bamburgh village, nudged up to a…

Fed up of overcrowded holiday hotspots? You might be in need of a destination dupe. As some of the world's top destinations become ever more crowded and pricier, many people are seeking out alternatives.Whether you want to escape the…

The shocking rise in the number of newborn babies found abandoned in Texas has unnerved communities, raising urgent questions about women's reproductive health.At least 18 babies have been abandoned in the Lone Star state this year, with…

Torquay, on Devon's coast, is one of the UK's most iconic seaside towns. And it has a long history of tourism - as these fascinating photos show.Often described as the 'Queen of the English Riviera', Torquay's tourism industry began in…

The Voice to Parliament referendum is on track to lose all six states and win in just 22 out of 151 electorates in Australia's federal parliament, according to modelling by an internationally regarded pollster. The UK-based Focal Data…