The Kent coastal spot named one of the UK's best seaside towns

With temperatures set to hit highs of 29°C this weekend, there could not be a better time to head to the beach and the Kent ...

Campaigners gather at Sunny Sands in Folkestone to protest against sewage dumping

Campaigners staged a beach protest against sewage dumping this afternoon. Around 150 protesters gathered at Sunny Sands in ...

Eight of the best alternative beaches that are much quieter than their busy neighbours as UK set to hit 25C next week

THE UK is set to hit highs of 25C next week, according to the BBC – so you can expect the beaches to be busy at the weekend.

UK enjoys HOTTEST day of the year so far as temperature hits 30.3C… and it’s set to be even warmer on Monday

BRITS are soaking up the sun and hitting the beaches as the Bank Holiday weekend gets off to a sweltering start. And the Met ...

Council to open watersports centre on Kent beach – despite ‘do not swim’ warning

Folkestone and Hythe District Council is pressing ahead with plans to launch a £1.5 million watersports centre on a British beach, even as official warnings advise against swimming due to poor water ...

7 of the best seaside towns near London you can reach by train

Discover the best seaside towns near London, from Brighton to Whitstable, all easily reachable by train for a perfect day ...

Drivers face over three hour queues at Port of Dover after EU border checks

The Port of Dover ferry traffic is choc-a-bloc after the new EU entry and exit regulations.
Secret London

These beautiful coastal towns near London have been named among the UK’s best – and some are under 90 minutes away

From Whitstable and Broadstairs to Hastings, Rye and Southend, these are the best coastal towns near London for a quick beach ...
Time Out

The 11 sunniest beaches in the UK for summer 2026

But if you want to feel the sand between your toes tout suite, Britain’s beaches will more than do. The UK has a wealth of ...