18 h. ago The best UK beaches from Newquay to North Wales, as chosen by our travel writers

Our travel contributors have visited dozens of far-flung beaches. But these are the ones that have their hearts right here in the UK

Politics

3 d. ago Rents on newly let homes ‘pause for breath after five years of relentless rises’

Rents on new lets have dipped for the first time since 2020, as falling mortgage rates ease pressures, Hamptons said.

Society

3 d. ago Woman shocked by how different she looks after hiking popular UK mountain

Vivien shared a video of what she looked like before and after climbing the famous peak in North Wales, and the results left her pretty shocked. She had quite the journey

Events

4 d. ago Shopkeeper rebuked by police for putting up sign calling shoplifters 'scum bags' says officers have failed to arrest any of the thieves he caught this year

Police caused a free-speech row when they turned up at Rob Davis's vintage store in North Wales and told him to take down a handwritten sign that referred to shoplifters as 'scum bags'.

Events

5 d. ago Shopkeeper is stunned when police tell him to change sign calling shoplifters 'scumbags' because it may be offensive

Rob Davies (pictured), 61, who runs the Run Ragged vintage shop in Wrexham, North Wales, installed the notice to tell shoppers some cabinets were locked against theft.

Events

6 d. ago Three die in crash as librarian, 81, in Audi A8 'presses accelerator in error'

Humphrey Pickering, 81, lost control of his powerful Audi A8 after failing to negotiate a sharp bend and knocked down Stephen Burch and Katherine Burch, in Beaumaris, North Wales

Events

6 d. ago Motorist, 81, pressed accelerator in error and hit retired couple, inquest told

Humphrey Pickering failed to negotiate a sharp bend and lost control of his powerful Audi A8 automatic car.

Events

7 d. ago Red Arrows route map and where to see them near Greater Manchester this weekend

The Red Arrows will be flying over North Wales, Lancashire, Cumbria, Scotland and Yorkshire this weekend

Politics

9 d. ago British woman is trapped in US after breaking her back in horror fall at a summer camp and insurance firm 'refused to pay for her flight home'

Charlotte Hollins Anderton, from Abergele, north Wales, endured the 'life changing accident' while working her dream job as a summer camp leader in the US.

Economics

1 week ago Storm Floris weather maps track which parts of Wales will be hit hardest

North Wales is set to be affected by strong winds, with the forecast agency advising people living in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Isle of Anglesey to secure their properties, and prepare for power cuts

Events

1 week ago Storm Floris: Brits warned to keep doors closed as wild weather draws closer

Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England are bracing for winds of up to 90mph on Monday and the Met Office has issued new advice after upgrading its weather warning

Events

1 week ago Met Office issues new amber weather warnings as Storm Floris closes in

A yellow warning is also in place for parts of Wales, the north of England and Northern Ireland

Events

3 w. ago Ridiculous Welsh town by the sea is like walking back in time, everything is epic

With its commanding medieval walls, ancient castle and lively harbour, this town is one of the best coastal escapes in North Wales

Politics

3 w. ago Holiday park horror as man beats woman before sickening sex attack

Ben Marshall appeared in court following his horrific attack in a North Wales holiday park

Events

3 w. ago Dig this! Tiny beach hut buried deep into sand dune will set you back £150,000

The beach-side shelter is smaller than a standard parking space at just 10ft by 8ft and stands on stilts driven into the sand on Abersoch beach in North Wales.

Economics

4 w. ago The beautiful North Wales hotel with a royal connection named among Britain’s best

The boutique hotel features 'sumptuous bedrooms', boasts a kitchen led by a Great British Menu finalist and offers on-site landing for helicopters

Politics

4 w. ago Value of 1m UK homes ‘has increased by at least half since pandemic’

Northern England and Wales are home to many of the house price hotspots since the pandemic, Zoopla said.

Events

4 w. ago The seaside towns near Greater Manchester named among ‘best in the UK’

The Times has shared as list of the best seaside towns and includes destinations in North Wales and Cumbria

Politics