Some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations are the least proficient in English. Moving to a new country can be daunting, especially if you don’t speak the language. With English being the world’s most common second language, it’s often the de facto fallback while you’re still...
A pub which installed beach huts during the coronavirus pandemic has lost its appeal to keep them. Colin Curran said he spent £16,000 extending the beer garden at the Farmers Arms in Shadforth, County Durham, for social distancing. A planning inspector backed Durham County Council’s...
A female fin whale has been found dead on a beach in Cornwall. Surfers from the Newquay Activity Centre made the discovery at Fistral beach at dawn. Rob Barber, from the centre, said the 16m (52ft) whale had been seen swimming in an “uncomfortable state” off Towan Head on...
A beach has had to serve as a emergency runway after a plane flying over a seaside resort got into difficulty. Lancashire Police said it was called by Blackpool Airport “to a report that a plane would need to make a controlled landing” at about 17:45 GMT on Thursday. It said a...
With its world-famous beaches and efforts to extend fast internet connection to rural areas, Goa is aiming to become the number one digital nomads’ choice for a “workation.” The beautiful beaches of Goa have long been the stage of dreamlike holidays and joyous partying for tourists. Now...
