83 m. ago Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend

Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark sightings on Friday

Politics

2 h. ago Easy coastal walk leads to a lighthouse with a haunting secret

You can walk to a spooky Welsh lighthouse on a Wales Coast Path circular route that starts and ends near a pub

Society

3 h. ago Abandoned UK island with white beaches abandoned decades ago for key reason

A stunning island that could easily compete with the likes of the Maldives has been left to rot for more than 70 years, after all of its residents abandoned their homes

Events

4 h. ago Teen hospitalized after lightning strikes family sheltering under umbrella on Florida beach

The teen was transported to a local hospital as a ‘trauma alert,’ which could mean she has life-threatening injuries

Society

4 h. ago Beautiful EU beach named world's best and loved by Richard Gere 3 hours from UK

This stunning white-sand beach could easily compete with the likes of the Maldives, but is less than three hours away from the UK. However, staying nearby might just break the bank

Politics

5 h. ago Scottish coastal walk that ends at village famed for fish and chips named among UK's best

A scenic walk has been named as the best in Scotland, according to a study by consumer body Which?

Politics

6 h. ago England v India: third women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge impress with the bat as England secure final ball win against India 5th over: England 34-0 (Dunkley 23, Wyatt-Hodge 9) Shree Charani into the attack with her left-arm spin. Dunkley picks up four over midwicket and then plays an absolute doozy of a straight drive for SIX! That was a really excellent shot, Dunkley held the pose and rightly so.4th over: England 22-0 (Dunkley 11, Wyatt-Hodge 9) Deepti Sharma into the attack, she whirls through an over in double quick time for the cost of just two singles. Quiet start for England, they might chance their arm a bit now. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Food truck on spectacular Scots mountain road that feels like 'edge of the world'

Visitors to Applecross peninsula can enjoy stunning views and reach its remote villages via a winding coastal road or the dramatic Bealach na Ba

Transport

10 h. ago Blackpool beach horror as sunbathers scream in terror after terrifying 'bug swarm'

Crowds of beachgoers were captured screaming and running into the sea in a bid to escape the sudden insect invasion - with one claiming 'millions' of critters were 'all over us'

Events

11 h. ago EA FC 25 Path to Glory Team 2 squad revealed with huge Euro 2025 players included

The EA FC 25 Path to Glory Team 2 squad is now available in Ultimate Team, featuring live player items based on Euro 2025.

Sport

11 h. ago ‘Deeply concerning’ CCTV shows people using Scotland railway bridge as ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut

Watch as people use a railway bridge in Scotland as an ‘extremely dangerous’ shortcut to nearby fields and the beach.

Culture

12 h. ago Fears over rising tick numbers and Lyme disease spread across Northeast

A beach in Connecticut is closed for the next year as officials work to fight the pests

Politics

13 h. ago 'Best UK seaside town' has beautiful beach and cheapest fish and chips in the country

Southwold, in Suffolk, boasts a sandy beach, operational lighthouse, and award-winning pier - but it's the budget-friendly fish and chips that has made it a must-visit location

Politics

13 h. ago Screams of terror as Blackpool holidaymakers 'swarmed' by unwanted creatures

A beachgoer in Blackpool has shared footage of the moment she and fellow visitors were the subject of an 'attack' by a 'swarm' that resulted in screams of terror

Events

13 h. ago Inside the underground town where families live in dugouts to escape brutal 55C heat

Families living in the underground community love the peace and quiet of living in secluded dugouts away from the blistering heat, but it does come with challenges

Society

13 h. ago Scotland's sunny seaside town with sandy beaches known as 'Riviera of the North'

It is home to lovely sandy beaches and yummy food spots.

Politics

13 h. ago Dua Lipa flaunts her incredible figure in TINY sparkly bikini as she lets her hair down during sun

The singer, 29,  flaunted her incredible physique while hitting the beach, less than a week after her romantic Italian getaway with fiancé Callum Turner, 35.

Politics

13 h. ago Woman broke back after plunging 20ft from coastal path as pals scrambled to save her from drowning

Lesley Nicol had been enjoying a walk along the Fife Coastal Path when the grassy ledge beneath her suddenly gave way.

Events

14 h. ago 'I visited idyllic beach during heatwave and couldn't believe what washed up on shore'

Locals hoping to make the most of the hot weather by heading to the beach were left spooked after they found tens of sea creatures had washed up on the shore

Society

14 h. ago The amazing Scottish beach with ‘miles of white sand’ that's been crowned best in UK

Scottish beaches take top three spots in best UK rankings.

Events