{"id":186439,"date":"2023-08-27T10:30:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T10:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186439"},"modified":"2023-08-27T10:30:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T10:30:22","slug":"inside-uk-seaside-town-loved-by-tourists-where-russian-spy-lived-in-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/world-news\/inside-uk-seaside-town-loved-by-tourists-where-russian-spy-lived-in-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside UK seaside town loved by tourists where &#8216;Russian spy&#8217; lived in hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<li><span>Bookmark<\/span><span><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796924.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Marine-Parade-Great-Yarmouth-Norfolk-UK.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Get the best travel tips, advice and holiday deals<\/p>\n<h2>Thank you for subscribing!<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best travel tips, advice and holiday deals<\/p>\n<p>We have more newsletters<\/p>\n<p>A UK seaside town popular with tourists has been rocked by the recent arrest of a suspected spy for Russia.<\/p>\n<p>Orlin Roussev has been living in the UK since 2009 and was nicked back in February along with four other people after he was found living in a seaside guesthouse in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulgarian national, 45, has since been charged with possessing identity documents with &quot;improper intention&quot; and remains in custody following an Official Secrets Act investigation.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: Daily Star guide to if a Russian spy lives next door \u2013 sweet treats to sexy ladies<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The arrest will no doubt have come as a shock to Great Yarmouth&apos;s residents and holidaymakers \u2013 but travel bosses say the news hasn&apos;t impacted the town&apos;s booming tourism industry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796923.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_Screenshot-2023-08-15-at-105056JPG.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of Visit Great Yarmouth&apos;s CEO, the organisation&apos;s PR representative Liz Blakeborough told the Express: &quot;The arrest of a Bulgarian national living in Great Yarmouth in relation to the Official Secrets Act has not had any effect on tourism in the destination.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;In fact, visitor figures are strong and predicted to be slightly up on pre-pandemic numbers this summer.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The town has long been a favourite among UK staycationers and was recently ranked fourth in a top 10 list of Britain&apos;s most affordable seaside locations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796922.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_The-aerial-view-of-Great-Yarmouth-a-resort-town-on-the-east-coast-of-England-in-sunny-summer-day.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<figure data-mod=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796645.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458\/0_hitl2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p> Miss Hitler beauty pageant contestant &apos;Aryan Angel&apos; unmasked as 42-year-old UK mum<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/@trinitymirrordigital\/chameleon-branding\/publications\/dailystar\/img\/logo-schema-dailystar.png\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Analysis by the AA found the average price for a five-night stay at an AirBnB in Great Yarmouth comes to just \u00a3792 \u2013 while a meal out will set you back just \u00a39.<\/p>\n<p>Blakeborough added: &quot;The town has plenty to offer both residents and holidaymakers with its 15 miles of sandy beaches and its Golden Mile that&apos;s packed with traditional coastal fun.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>And visitors seem to agree \u2013 even in the wake of the revelation about the town&apos;s possible links to Russian espionage efforts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796925.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_The-aerial-view-of-Great-Yarmouth-a-resort-town-on-the-east-coast-of-England-in-sunny-summer-day.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Following the news, tourists have continued to flock to the beach for sunny days out, with one happy holidaymaker writing on Tripadvisor: &quot;The beach, shops, parking etc were all great, close by and easy to get to, with everything you would need for fun on the beach.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Another chimed in: &quot;A lovely place to visit ,loads to do from pleasure Beach to the pier and possibly 1 of the best beaches in the UK.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Another dubbed Great Yarmouth&apos;s famous Pleasure Beach &quot;good old fashioned fun!&quot;<\/p>\n<p>But not everyone was so pleased.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/incoming\/article30796945.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_Early-morning-on-Regent-Road-Great-Yarmouth-Norfolk-England-Great-Britain.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30778560.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_IBP_NEC_210423pharmacy_07JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022<\/b><span>\u00a310 cashback on a \u00a340+ spend at Sainsbury\u2019s Groceries means that TopCashback will refund \u00a310 cashback when new TopCashback members spend \u00a340 or more at Sainsbury\u2019s Groceries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2022 <\/b>Offers ends on 30\/09\/2023 23:59<\/p>\n<p>This offer can only be redeemed once per household on a first come first served basis. If a member applies for the offer from the same household as an already successful purchase, it will be declined<\/p>\n<p>\u00a310 cashback on a \u00a340+ spend<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30778593.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Morrisons-brings-back-their-More-Reasons-to-Shop-strapline-Reading-Berkshire-UK-21-May-2023.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grocery shopping just got cheaper this Bank Holiday, as you can save up to \u00a319 on all orders over \u00a340 at Morrisons. <\/p>\n<p>TopCashback is offering all new members a \u00a315 sign-up bonus with an additional \u00a34 cashback when shopping through Morrisons. <\/p>\n<p>With this brilliant deal, you can grab a large roast chicken in the bag, 8 Richmond pork sausages, a pack of Yorkshire puddings, a bottle of Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio and more for FREE &#8211; a delicious roast dinner for a fraction of the price<\/p>\n<p>Save up to \u00a319 on all orders over \u00a340<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30778612.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Screenshot-2023-07-10-at-115340.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Calling all steak lovers &#8211; don\u2019t miss out on this unbelievable Tomahawk deal with Waitrose!<\/p>\n<p>TopCashback is offering all new members an unmissable \u00a315 sign-up bonus, with additional \u00a32.75 cashback on all orders over \u00a340. <\/p>\n<p>With this deal, readers can bag a Waitrose British Beef Tomahawk Steak for just \u00a31.25<\/p>\n<p>\u00a317.25 off when you spend \u00a340+<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30778670.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Ocado-sales.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Start this Bank Holiday with a bang, and save big with this unmissable wine deal. <\/p>\n<p>TopCashback is offering all new members a \u00a315 sign-up bonus with additional 7% cashback to all members, meaning that they can get a bottle of Whispering Angel Provence Rose for under \u00a32<\/p>\n<p>\u00a315+ off <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30778700.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Iceland_supermarket-Logowine.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This brilliant deal allows new members of TopCashback to claim \u00a315 cashback on all purchases over \u00a335. <\/p>\n<p>With this great sign-up deal, new members can get their Bank Holiday meal for less, and bag a 4 pack of Beef Sizzle Steaks, a large bag of McCains chips, a bottle of Hardy\u2019s Cabernet and more for FREE<\/p>\n<p>\u00a315 off on all purchases over \u00a335<\/p>\n<p>One disgruntled visitor skipped over the town&apos;s alleged Soviet run-in and instead bemoaned the &quot;stench of grease and fat&quot;, claiming their stay left them &quot;intimidated&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Wow, what can I say, this place is definitely not great!&quot; They wrote.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;What an absolute dive. It&apos;s got to be the worst place I have ever visited. The town is so run down and filthy, rubbish and dog poo everywhere. There is a stench of grease and fat in the air from all the chip, burger and donut places frying all day long.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I&apos;m not one to feel intimidated however that&apos;s how I felt in this town.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Roussev, along with Bizer Maicimov Dzhambazov and Katrin Ivanova, have been charged with possession of an identity document with improper intention, contrary to the Identity Documents Act.<\/p>\n<p>They are due to go on trial at the Old Bailey in January and are yet to enter a plea. <\/p>\n<p><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><b>Keep up to date with all the latest news stories. 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