Many of the world’s most beautiful beach towns started as ancient ports, bustling with trade, sailors, and cultural exchange.

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Escape to serenity with our 30-second video featuring calming scenes of the seaside, enhanced by the soothing sounds of sea waves. This short yet impactful video is perfect for anyone seeking a brief ...

Rob Norman unwinds at Hotel du Vin in the Dorset coastal town of Poole IT MIGHT have been a warm spring weekend when my wife and I visited Poole but it was hardly warm enough to take advantage of the ...

The songs and postcards appear to be right - a study suggests we really do like to be beside the seaside. The study of 2,750 people presented to the British Psychological Society examined the effects ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...