3 h. ago Seaside town once ranked UK’s ‘worst’ gets green light for £20m makeover to restore it to former glory

A COASTAL town once ranked the 'worst' in the UK is set to be given a major facelift after £20million regeneration plans were greenlit. Locals in Rhyl, Wales have something to cheer about after the decade-long plan to breathe new life into the town was given the thumbs up. Much-needed funds will be pumped into...

Economics

5 h. ago How does the World Cup 2026 draw work? New tournament format, changes and rankings explained

Football’s biggest tournament has expanded from 32 teams to 48

Politics

6 h. ago Blackpool stabbing as police swarm McDonald's on promenade in daylight incident

A major police incident saw a large number of officers descend on a McDonald's branch in a popular part of UK seaside town Blackpool after reports of a stabbing

Events

7 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid headline Winter Words Festival

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre event takes place in February.

Politics

15 h. ago Ten things you need to know about the murder of banker Alistair Wilson

Former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley has revealed details of new evidence in the unsolved murder of Nairn bank manager Alistair Wilson following a visit to the Highland seaside town. We give you ten key facts in a case that has baffled police for the last 21 years

Events

25 h. ago World Rugby publish rankings and seedings 48 hours before World Cup draw

This is how the world rankings look after the final Tests of 2025 ahead of the Rugby World Cup draw

Politics

28 h. ago UK cities ranked by good deeds as Cambridge and Newcastle lag behind

A new survey has revealed which UK cities are the most generous this festive season, but how does your rank?

Politics

32 h. ago Penarth Rugby Club fire: Blaze rips through sport ground as crews tackle inferno

A huge fire has devastated the historic Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff, Wales, which is also the headquarters for the seaside town’s cricket and hockey teams.

Sport

33 h. ago Diet experts rank 91 high street Christmas sandwiches: They found a panini saltier than 12 packets of crisps and a wrap with more sugar than two doughnuts

The 91 sandwiches on offer this year from 14 supermarkets and shops include Christmas dinner stuffed between slices of bread and even a sweet mince pie wrap.

Events

34 h. ago The north west seaside town named among UK’s best for a wintery day out

Wrap up warm and head to the coast for an energising walk this winter

Politics

36 h. ago Every animated Disney film ranked as Frozen doesn't even make top 20

With every movie the famous Disney studios ever animated available on its channel, here’s a list of what’s on offer, from beloved family favourites, to tear jerking classics, plus the ones you may want to avoid

Politics

43 h. ago Benefits claimants in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town are 'absolutely delighted' with Rachel Reeves' £16billion Budget giveaway

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.

Economics

52 h. ago Emergency declared in seaside town after reindeer escapes Christmas event, sparking huge rescue

Police, Royal Marines and the coastguard undertook an extensive search for the missing animal in Formby, Merseyside yesterday.

Events

55 h. ago Every NFL team's Super Bowl chances ranked with surprise AFC West team top

The Super Bowl isn't far away, with plenty of NFL teams still in the running to make the playoffs in January

Politics

56 h. ago Iconic Christmas lights return to UK seaside town can you work out why they caused such a stir last year?

ICONIC Christmas lights are set to return to a UK seaside town - but can you work out why they got residents talking last year? The town of Tiverton in Devon, Cornwall, recently unveiled the festive decorations, with the unique sight now fully embraced by the council. The big switch-on happened at 6pm on Saturday,...

Politics

3 d. ago John Rankin quits as Hamilton boss over yet another wage delay as he admits 'I can't be a front'

The Accies boss says he's been thinking about it since the start of the week and is now gone after 4-0 Scottish Cup loss to Airdrie

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s not in comparison anymore’ – Van Gerwen calls for major change to darts rankings ahead of World Championship

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has called on the authorities to propose a change in the PDC Order of Merit ranking. He wants to scrap the current ranking system for darts players, which is based on the total prize money a player has won over a two-year period. For every pound a player wins in an event, it...

Politics

3 d. ago Match of the Day pundits ranked: Struggling Wayne Rooney doesn't make the top five, ex

I set tongues wagging in this week's My Premier League Weekend column, in which I stated that Wayne Rooney does not make the top five current pundits on Match of the Day.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘It’s set to be the next big holiday destination’ – the European seaside town with underwater wine cellars

OUR Spotlight On column gives you the lowdown on what to see and do in some of the most popular holiday destinations - as well as some lesser-known areas. This week we're shining a spotlight light on Kotor Bay in Montenegro, one of Europe's most spectacular yet underrated seaside escapes. The Sun's Deputy Travel Editor...

Politics

3 d. ago Urgent hunt for missing woman, 21, who vanished from UK seaside town in broad daylight

COPS have launched an urgent appeal to find a 21-year-old woman who has vanished. Codie is believed to have been last seen in Weymouth's Westhill Road area of Wyke Regis at around 3pm on Friday, November 28. Dorset Police said that she was "very upset" when she left an address in that area of the...

Events