Sicily is the triple distillation of Italy. The sun is fiercer, the wine stronger, the sweets sweeter, the shadows darker, the baroque more baroque. And, it has to be said, the dirt dirtier. Every writer comments on the island’s severe contrasts: great beauty and the smell of jasmine here, bloodstains and brutal poverty there. The … Read more
It is looking like scary weather ahead as torrential downpours lash the nation over Halloween weekend and bring threats of severe flooding along the west coast of the UK. The Met Office has issued a warning saying that parts of western England and wales will be hit by strong winds and heavy rain in the … Read more
A doomsday climate change prediction stating half of the world’s beaches will vanish by the end of the 21st century has been rubbished by new research. The findings claim global warming will not spell the end of the world’s beaches, which are economically and ecologically vital to coastal communities. The latest research says it is possible beaches will … Read more
This may have been a year of rules, more rules and a whole lot of undesirable travel restrictions — but that does not mean you can’t have an enjoyable autumn break. The ‘rule of six’, although limiting big multi-generational gatherings, makes smaller family get-togethers quite possible at one of many hundreds of rental cottages at … Read more
Sand storm hits Norfolk! Cars, streets and homes in seaside village are covered in a thick layer as strong winds blow in off the beach Residents in seaside community of Walcott in Norfolk found sand over their cars The village had been struck by a sand storm with wind gusting at up to 70mph Beach … Read more
The Countess of Wessex was joined by her husband Prince Edward and their two children as they took to a Hampshire beach to pick up litter today. Sophie, 55, and the Earl of Wessex, 56, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the Great British Beach Clean on Southsea Beach in Portsmouth with Lady Louise Windsor, … Read more
A Cornish village with a population of less than 1,000 has triumphed over some of the nation’s most famous seaside resorts in Which?’s annual ranking of the UK’s best coastal destinations. The consumer champion asked thousands of holidaymakers to rate their recent visits to over 100 UK seaside resorts across a range of factors including … Read more
How many supermarkets does one town need? Shop owners in Weymouth say seaside resort is being overrun as FOURTH big name chain prepares to open store within half a square mile Aldi is opening a new supermarket in Weymouth near four existing shop giants Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Lidl are all within five minutes of the … Read more
Now we all want to live (and work) beside the seaside: Rightmove reports surge in enquiries about property on the coast By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:15 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 23:15 BST, 23 June 2020 Many of us dream of living by the sea. And according to the UK’s … Read more
We’re all going on a summer holiday! Charming new book presents a series of heartwarming snaps to celebrate the history of traditional seaside trips in Britain Kathryn Ferry explores the history of seaside objects in a charming new tome Among the photos is a family of middle-aged ladies and gents on an outing The craze … Read more