Shipwrecked by the banks: Branch and ATM closures hit seaside towns

Philps Pasties in Hayle, Cornwall, was set up in 1958 with a loan from the Lloyds Bank 100 yards down the road. The pasty business thrived and it now has seven branches across the county, including two in Hayle. But Lloyds is set to pull the plug on its historic connection with the bakery — … Read more

The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries about Nile cruise ships and UK seaside hotels

Are there any child-friendly Nile cruise ships? Where can I find a nice seaside hotel near Hertfordshire? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 14:04 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 10:42 GMT, 23 December 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week’s topics also … Read more

Bamburgh in Northumberland is named as Britain’s top seaside destination in Which? survey

A tiny village in the north of England has been crowned Britain’s best coastal destination in a new Which? survey, with some of the nation’s most famous resorts languishing at the bottom of the ranking. Thousands of holidaymakers rated 100 seaside destinations, from their most recent visits, in a range of categories – quality of … Read more

Sandbanks is the most expensive seaside town to live in by Halifax

House prices at the exclusive Sandbanks have surged by £161,944 in just one year, compared with a £5,000 average at other seaside towns.    The development in Poole has confirmed its status as one of the most expensive places to live in the country after topping a survey of the priciest seaside towns for the fourth … Read more