Guerrilla fighters from the main ethnic Karen fighting force battling Burma’s military government have withdrawn from the eastern border town of Myawaddy two weeks after forcing the army to give up its defense, residents and members of the group said Wednesday. Their
A small seaside town has won a battle against its local council’s plans to use luxury retirement homes to house asylum seekers. Kent County Council (KCC) had plans to use a care home in Minster on Sea on the Isle of Sheppey
Fury has erupted in a UK town over plans to build on land that inspired a beloved children’s book. West Berkshire Council’s planning committee has been asked to approve a sprawling development at Sandleford Park West, just outside Newbury. The land was
A British tourist was in for a shock when asking for “quiet town” recommendations on Reddit as people explained why tourists aren’t feeling welcome. The unknown tourist posted on Reddit asking for recommendations on “parts of Spain that don’t attract many tourists”
A popular quintessentially British seaside town in the Garden of England is considering taxing tourists who only want to stay for weekends or overnight. Councillors in Margate, Kent, have made rumblings they’d like to adopt the type of punitive charge used in
A seaside resort in North Wales has been crowned the best shopping destination in Wales, according to the Vitality Rankings. The rankings, which consider factors such as retail quality, shopper demographics, and vacancy rates, have placed Prestatyn in Denbighshire at the top
Swedish police have rushed to the scene where multiple people were said to have been stabbed, condoning off the centre of Västerås. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Stay up to date
A quieter seaside town nestled between two popular tourist hotspots has been dubbed a must-visit by locals. Shoeburyness, just a stone’s throw from bustling Southend has been nicknamed the “poorer relation” due to its isolated spot, with Clacton 60 miles north. Whilst
Gran Canaria has been a tourist hotspot for Brits for decades. The sun-soaked island off the coast of West Africa offers spectacular views and great weather all year round at a variety of price points. The island may be around 800 miles
A northern seaside town famous for ballroom dancing and popular for stag and hen parties also has the highest rate of children in care in England. Away from the bright lights and tower of the seafront, the Lancashire resort scores top for