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beauty spot

A small, dark facial mole (or an artificial one, created with cosmetic makeup) that may be considered a mark of attractiveness. I have always wished that I had Marilyn Monroe's beauty spot on my lip.
See also: beauty, spot
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Outside of Swansea and Pembrokeshire, the famous Ceredigion landmark of Mwnt's steep hill rising above the beach is the fourth most popular coastal beauty spot in Wales.
Your pick of the shining jewels from along our beautiful coast; The sun is shining, and the weekend looks set to be glorious, so where should people head to on the Welsh coast this weekend? RICHARD BEECH asked readers of WalesOnline to vote for their favourite beauty spots
A popular radio host who has disappeared after the death of a close relative may have travelled to a beauty spot in Cumbria, police have said.
Missing radio host may have gone north
Clara International skin care solutions will be offered at The Beauty Spot within the UAE, targeting five locations by 2008.
Clara International skin care now available in Middle East
Halifax Fire Station watch commander Simon Moore said two appliances raced to the popular beauty spot at 9.
Desperate bid to bring man back to life
Scott, who climbed Ben Nevis with guide dog Travis - now retired - added: "The amount of broken glass at what is supposed to be a beauty spot is an outrage.
PAW BOY; YOBS FORCE BLIND MAN TO STAY HOME Wound from broken glass leaves Ben Nevis hero Scott and his guide dog Milo housebound
Witnesses claimed she was blown off or slipped while taking a picture at a beauty spot with no rails, but police said she had accidentally stepped over the edge.
Wife dies in freak 300ft cliff plunge; ACCIDENT
The Northern Rail Hidden Gems Awards were set up to recognise the best businesses, attractions and beauty spots in the North.
Psst - don't tell too many people!
Three popular attractions are competing in the Best Beauty Spot category - the other two categories in the regional heat are for Best Shop and Best Restaurant.
Beauty spots shortlisted for national eco tourism awards; COUNTRYSIDE
We are carrying out checks at beauty spot car parks regularly to act as a deterrent to thieves and are working closely with licensees in our town''s pubs and bars to ensure that people drink responsibly.
Lay off drink and keep out of trouble, tourists told
A HOTEL owner has been accused of trying to take over a bay at a beauty spot.
Moorings row over beauty spot bay
Annie Masters, St Austell, Cornwall THE idea of a beauty spot or mark dates back to a smallpox epidemic in the 1600s which left many European women with blisters.
YOU ASK & WE ANSWER; Your say
A MASSIVE clean-up is under way after travellers in 50 caravans trashed a Warwickshire beauty spot before moving on.
Travellers leave a trail of wreckage
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which owns areas at the foot of The Wrekin after failing to buy the entire mound, will use pounds 50,000 of lottery funding to improve the beauty spot and wildlife haven.
Conservationists
A MAN found dead in a car at a remote beauty spot was named as a Staffordshire police officer.
Tributes paid to Staffordshire Pc found dead in car
At another beauty spot, Banstead Common in neighbouring Surrey, health workers have spread dozens of condoms in safe sex packs in the undergrowth.
In a children's beauty spot, NHS put free condoms into birdboxes for sick gay orgies
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