UK seaside town which is 'very pretty' in winter and an ideal place for an 'enjoyable walk'

Phoebe Cornish Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Ben Lyons Content Editor 04:00, 04 Oct 2025 Aerial view of Cromer in Norfolk (Image: Getty) When one imagines a classic British seaside holiday, Brighton often springs to mind. Its vibrant Lanes, lively...

Historic UK Red Funnel Ferries Sold to Private Equity Firm

One of the most historic names in ferry operations, the UK’s Red Funnel, which traces its origins to 1820, reported that as of the end of September, the firm was sold to the UK-based investment firm Njord Partners. While the firm has been owned by...

Brits warned after tourists targeted by new extortion scam in Amsterdam

Travellers in Amsterdam are being warned about being approached by people in the Dutch city who appear in need - but could actually just be trying to extort money from them. Recent posts on social media have documented reports of tourists being...

UK synagogue attack: Police likely shot one victim

A Jewish congregant, killed during an attack on a Manchester synagogue on Thursday, may have died from police gunfire, authorities said in a statement on Friday. One of the wounded was also shot during the emergency response, the statement added....

Historic endurance hike over Shropshire Hills cancelled due to Storm Amy

The 24-hour Longmynd Hike which was due to set off from Church Stretton on Saturday. The event takes place every year, and has been running for nearly 60 years. The 2025 hike was set to run in the memory of its former chairman, Terry Davies, who...

History of the notorious three-mile Northumberland road that disappears twice a day

Traffic queuing on Holy Island Causeway after tractor hits nearby level crossing barrier(Image: James Gillespie) Every year the notorious Holy Island Causeway catches motorists by surprise. Thousands of people travel across the causeway every year...

How many more generations will be denied Black queer history before we take action?

I was born in East London to first-generation Sierra Leonean parents who moved to England in the late ‘80s. I only learned two things about Black history going to school during the ‘90s, even though Black people have been a fundamental part of...

The extinction of British liberalism

With the rump Conservative Party assembling in Manchester, so begins what is effectively the fifth Reform conference of the year: for Farage’s immanent presence now suffuses the entirety of British politics, turning the probability of an incoming...

Mark Mazower’s On Antisemitism: A Word in History - Clear, comprehensive and nuanced

On Antisemitism: A Word in History Author: Mark Mazower ISBN-13: 978-0241722909 Publisher: Allen Lane Guideline Price: £25 Mark Mazower is professor of history at Columbia University. When protests began there against Israel’s war on Gaza, a whole...

In historic appointment, Sarah Mullally will be the first female archbishop of Canterbury

LONDON (RNS) — The Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally has been named the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, a historic decision by the Church of England that places a woman as leader of the church and as first among equals among bishops in the 85 million-strong...

Horrible Histories author Terry Deary: ‘If you think the present is horrible then you should try living even 70 years ago’

Tell us about your new book, Revolting It looks at 77 riots, rebellions and revolutions in history and challenges the reader to answer the question: “What would it take to make you rebel?” Did you choose that subject because of the current...

Pink Ball, Stolen Gods: The British Museum’s Gala of Contradiction

London Letter A museum built on empire’s loot is poised to celebrate itself with chandeliers, champagne, and celebrity By Shyam Bhatia The British Museum, custodian of more than 30,000 Indian artefacts taken during the Raj, will this month host...

Politicians intemperate language a danger for UK Jews

The result was the horrific Manchester attack on the obvious target, not Israelis but British Jews (“Security stepped up after two killed in terror attack”, The Herald, October 3). This could have happened in Scotland. Humza Yousaf has been...

‘The victory Britain forgot’ – late Milford man sheds light on the Berlin Airlift in new podcast

IT WAS the victory that Britain forgot. That was the verdict of Sir John Curtiss who took part in The Berlin Airlift - one of the most critical standoffs in military history. After the Second World War the Soviets attempted to take Berlin by...

Incredible coastal walk that ends with one of the best pubs in UK

A Sunday trip to the pub following a lengthy stroll is a cherished tradition for many Brits. The satisfaction of tucking into a hearty roast dinner after nearing that 10,000 step target is something to anticipate. With an endless array of pubs to...

MICHAEL GOVE: It is an iron law of history that when Jews feel unsafe, the candle of freedom is going out. Do we want it to be extinguished in our time? Let us pray, and fight, to ensure it is not

Exactly a month ago, I joined thousands from Britain’s Jewish community to march through London to draw attention to the rising tide of anti-Semitism – online, on our airwaves and on our streets. For all of us on that march, the terrorist attack...

Dame Sarah Mullally Named First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Historic Appointment

In a historic moment for the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s over 1,400-year history. The announcement, made recently,...

Uttar Pradesh: Rajarshi Tandon University To Teach RSS History In UG & PG Courses

Prof. Satyakam | Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University has announced that the history of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will now be part of undergraduate and postgraduate courses under the “Indian Knowledge Tradition”...

The ultimate Alberta and British Columbia fall road trip

While Canada’s Alberta and British Columbia provinces are alluring destinations any time of year, fall is undoubtedly my favorite. Crisp air and golden larches draw visitors every autumn to the province’s vast outdoor playground. You can enjoy the...

India, UK quantum computing tie-up in focus ahead of UK PM's Mumbai visit

A research tie-up between Imperial College London and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to harness quantum computing and biotechnology to help farmers grow stronger crops that are more resilient to climate change has emerged as a...