‘Demonic’ 27-foot doll in town square terrifies locals: ‘Never seen anything like this’

‘Demonic’ 27-foot doll in town square terrifies locals: ‘Never seen anything like this’

Nobody puts baby in a corner. Residents in the English village of Rochdale are freaking out after a giant baby doll was erected in the town square, with some petrified pedestrians describing the installation as “creepy.” The 27-foot-tall toy tot, named Lilly, features giant moveable limbs and a mouth that opens and shuts like a … Read more

Italian city bans ‘Godfather,’ mafia souvenirs because it ‘humiliates’ the locals

Italian city bans ‘Godfather,’ mafia souvenirs because it ‘humiliates’ the locals

It’s not “strictly business,” it’s personal. A city in Sicily is trying to rescind its connections to organized crime by banning the sale of souvenirs relevant to the mafia. The mayor of Agrigento gave the Sicilian message that street vendors and gift shop tchotchkes — very similar to mob-related paraphernalia sold in tourist traps around … Read more

‘Shameful’ tourists swim at Venice cemetery as tensions with locals rise: ‘At a loss for words’

‘Shameful’ tourists swim at Venice cemetery as tensions with locals rise: ‘At a loss for words’

Tourists in Europe have once again outraged locals with their strange behavior – this time, taking a dip in front of a cemetery in Venice. Two men, who were spotted by commuters on a water bus in the Italian city, left their clothes in front of the San Michele Cemetery last week and entered the … Read more

Posh Hamptons restaurants are turning into late night dance parties — some locals aren’t amused

Posh Hamptons restaurants are turning into late night dance parties — some locals aren’t amused

Sleepy, exclusive Hamptons enclaves are increasingly turning into party spots, and some longtime locals aren’t amused. “I hate to see my favorite low key escape turn into a revival of my disco years,’’ sighed Daniel Stock, a divorce lawyer who lives in Connecticut and has spent summers at his friend’s place in Bridgehampton for years. … Read more

Playground for the rich and famous threatens fines after locals try to beat sweltering temps

Playground for the rich and famous threatens fines after locals try to beat sweltering temps

It’s a picturesque, wealthy European village which celebrities flock to, however all is not so well behind the scenes. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Princess Diana are among the high-profile guests who have visited Italy’s gem Portofino. In 2022, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married at Villa Olivetta, located in the small and … Read more

Hot and Bothered: Mediterranean locals team up against unwanted tourists in serious water gun fight

Hot and Bothered: Mediterranean locals team up against unwanted tourists in serious water gun fight

Residents of Barcelona took out their frustrations against the increased mass tourism by visiting popular spots around the city this weekend and spraying people with water guns, demanding they go home. “Enough, let’s put limits on tourism,” was another rallying cry for the thousands of people – around 2,800, according to Catalan News – who … Read more

Rookie Sag Harbor cop who arrested Justin Timberlake dubbed ‘little red-headed dipsh–t’ by locals

Rookie Sag Harbor cop who arrested Justin Timberlake dubbed ‘little red-headed dipsh–t’ by locals

The rookie Sag Harbor cop who pulled over pop superstar Justin Timberlake for alleged drunk driving is well-known in the ritzy town, according to a report. Officer Michael Arkinson, who turns 24 this month, stopped the “SexyBack” singer Tuesday morning after allegedly seeing him blow a stop sign and swerve in the right lane. In … Read more

New Margaritaville opens in Cape Cod this summer, shaking locals

New Margaritaville opens in Cape Cod this summer, shaking locals

Wasting away again in … Hyannis? Soon, you’ll have the chance to channel your inner Jimmy Buffet, kick back, and slurp as many frozen margaritas as you’d like at the new Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod. Set to open in Hyannis this summer, it marks the brand’s first foray into New England. But not all locals … Read more

New restaurants ready to make some noise in Hamptons — as locals try to silence Zero Bond

New restaurants ready to make some noise in Hamptons — as locals try to silence Zero Bond

New restaurants are ready to swing open their doors in the Hamptons this summer – even as the East End’s notorious noise police look to keep Big Apple hotspot Zero Bond from gaining a foothold. The roster of new ventures include Italian and French eateries from veteran restaurant operators in East Hampton, an upscale tavern … Read more

NYC dogs and locals dress to impress in their Sunday best at Easter Parade

NYC dogs and locals dress to impress in their Sunday best at Easter Parade

Easter on Fifth Avenue will be pawsitively pastel. Amongst the revelers decked out in creative and colorful hats at this year’s Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival, twin chihuahuas Bogie and Kimba will be dressing as dandies, in pastel suits and $125 top hats complete with faux fur bunny ears. “Kimba’s the white one, so he’s … Read more

Puppy power! NYC’s first dog cafe reopens after locals donate $250K to fundraiser

Puppy power! NYC’s first dog cafe reopens after locals donate 0K to fundraiser

It’s time to paw-ty.  The Big Apple’s first dog cafe reopened this week after announcing it would be closing for good in February — following a six-figure fundraiser by loving locals. “The reopening kind of felt like returning to school after summer vacation. We’re all re-energized, so excited to see each other and the customers … Read more

10-foot mysterious metal monolith appears on remote hill, baffling locals

10-foot mysterious metal monolith appears on remote hill, baffling locals

It’s steeling the limelight. A strange and gigantic steel monolith was recently spotted on a hill in Wales — one of several mysterious Toblerone-like structures that have popped up around the globe in recent years. They have evoked online conspiracy theories of aliens and extraterrestrial beings. The latest futuristic-looking installation, found in Wales’ Hay-on-Wye region, … Read more

Locals in ‘panic mode’ over closing of beloved NYC dog café, rally together to save Boris & Horton

Locals in ‘panic mode’ over closing of beloved NYC dog café, rally together to save Boris & Horton

When New York City’s first dog café Boris & Horton announced that both their East Village and Williamsburg locations will be closing on Monday, Feb. 26, owner Logan Mikhly felt like she hit a low. “It’s been a roller coaster. I think I’ve never felt lower or more disappointed in myself when we announced that … Read more

Locals furious at ‘pathetic’ Christmas tree display

Locals furious at ‘pathetic’ Christmas tree display

Residents of this popular seaside town have been left furious over a “pathetic” and “embarrassing” council-decorated Christmas tree. One frustrated local took to Facebook to post a lengthy, scathing review about this year’s Christmas tree that was being showcased in the town of Forster on New South Wales, Australia’s mid north coast. A user called … Read more

English locals protest planned countryside wellness retreat for millennials: ‘Habitat destruction’

English locals protest planned countryside wellness retreat for millennials: ‘Habitat destruction’

English countryside locals are slamming plans for a luxury wellness retreat catering to millennials over concerns the ritzy development will ruin precious green space and disturb area wildlife. The proposed retreat would be nestled in Kent Wood, a rich forest just 45 miles northeast of London, where developers expect its young clientele will hail from. … Read more

Locals warned to stay away after Australian swamp mysteriously turns pink

Locals warned to stay away after Australian swamp mysteriously turns pink

People have been warned to stay away from a Queensland, Australia waterway that mysteriously turned pink, seemingly overnight. Boondall Wetlands, in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane, experienced a radical change in color this week. In a photo shared to Reddit, a section of the vast mangrove forest appeared a bright, strawberry milk pink. … Read more

‘Creepy’ photo of identically dressed group in apparent trance state at the beach has locals worried

‘Creepy’ photo of identically dressed group in apparent trance state at the beach has locals worried

A “strange” photo taken at a Sydney beach has Australians freaking out – but there’s a simple explanation behind the “scary” photo. The picture shows a large number of people dressed in dark clothing who are dotted across Balmoral Beach while all looking out towards the ocean, seemingly in a trance. A confused onlooker shared … Read more

Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

Enormous, ‘highly venomous’ sea snake washes up on beach, terrifying locals

Beach walkers were greeted with a grisly scene on Tuesday, with an enormous snake stopping them in their tracks during their early-morning stroll. They encountered a highly venomous stokes sea snake with a sizable gouge out of its side on Sunshine Beach, near Noosa on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The walkers reported the startling find … Read more

Bali locals are sick of tourists seeking enlightenment—and get-rich-quick guru money

Bali locals are sick of tourists seeking enlightenment—and get-rich-quick guru money

Bali has become the land of sand, sun — and schemes. Charmed by Instagram accounts and episodes of “House Hunters International,” soul-seeking Americans are flocking to the Indonesian island to reinvent themselves as travel influencers, yoga instructors, life coaches and sex gurus. And they’re ripe for get-rich-quick hustles. In the town of Canggu — nicknamed Mosgu … Read more

How to get to MetLife Stadium to see Taylor Swift, per NY Post locals

How to get to MetLife Stadium to see Taylor Swift, per NY Post locals

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a hypothetical situation. You’ve bought your Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ tickets for one, two or three of her MetLife Stadium concerts in East Rutherford, NJ on Friday, … Read more