SynopsisAkash Deep delivered a match-winning performance for India against England at Edgbaston, claiming a remarkable ten-wicket haul and securing India's first Test victory at the venue by 336 runs. His figures of 10/187 surpassed Chetan Sharma's record, becoming India's best bowling performance in a Test match in England.

Three Devon beaches featured in Sunday Times 50 best listNow that the summer holidays have started, these are the best places to exploreThe beach at Woolacombe, North Devon (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto )Three Devon beaches have been named in the top coastal spots to visit in the UK. The definitive list of the top beaches in the UK - all four home nations feature - features in the 17th edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches GuideIn the South West section, three Devon beaches feature. LannacombeLannacombe beach at East Prawle in South Devon (Image: Derek Harper/Geograph )Lannacombe in Devon is, the report says, "accessible only after what for many would be a harrowing journey of steep slopes and narrow lanes". BanthamBantham Beach in Devon (Image: DevonLive )Bantham is a short walk from "a basic but lovely campsite perched on the hill above" at Higher Aunemouth Farm (pitches from £15; aunemouthcamping.co.uk). WoolacombeWoolacombe in North Devon has been ranked as one of the best beaches in the UK (Image: Peter Cade/ Getty Images )Woolacombe is "getting on a bit, but still capable of taking the crown any time they like.

The Inishowen peninsula in Co Donegal loomed large in the west, and a single freighter painted orange slid along the northern horizon. • Read the full list of our 50 best beaches in the UKThe outflow is protected by storm-battered concrete walls keeping open a channel that is perhaps more important for salmon than shipping. In Wales, it was 75 out of 110; 50 out of 89 in Scotland and 22 out of 26 in Northern Ireland. • The UK’s best saltwater and tidal poolsI expect toilets to be clean and free of charge, showers to work and bins to be emptied. It’s always in the eye of the beholder, but after 17 years I’ve found that the best beaches stay beautiful whatever the weather.

Even with four years of his term to go, there’s a palpable feeling in the air that Mr. Starmer’s time may be coming to an end. Part of the issue, to be sure, is not of Mr. Starmer’s making. And the waning of Britain’s influence on the global stage, of course, long predates Mr. Starmer’s premiership. But Mr. Starmer is grappling with a more existential problem, about his purpose and ability as a political figure. Ironically, this comes from a point of principle: Mr. Starmer apparently despises the use of his personal life as a prop.

23.54 BST Netanyahu arrives at White HouseBenjamin Netanyahu has arrived at the White House for his scheduled talks with Donald Trump this evening. The Israeli prime minister met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff earlier this afternoon, the Associated Press reports, citing the prime minister’s office. The visit comes as indirect talks between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza continued for a second day on Monday. Hamas demands an Israeli withdrawal, while Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarming. The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu could give new urgency to the US ceasefire proposal, but whether it leads to a deal that ends the war is unclear.

The Times and Sunday Times annual best beach guide for 2025 has recognised two of the UK's top 50 beaches as being in Norfolk. Brancaster, renowned for its golden sands, was the first beach named. (Image: Newsquest) Sea Palling, also ranked among the best of the best beaches in the country. The Sunday Times has previously called the coastal spot "a spotlessly clean beach of golden sand", complimenting its "nine gorgeously sheltered bays". (Image: Mark Bullimore) Overall, Skegness, in Lincolnshire, was named as the best beach in the East of England.

The Times and The Sunday Times has revealed its best UK beaches list for 2025. It is described as the "definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK's 50 best beaches". Best UK Beaches for 2025 according to Tripadvisor RankingsSussex beach crowned among UK's best by The Sunday TimesThe Times and The Sunday Times Best UK Beaches list showcases the "unrivalled beauty of the UK seaside". Seven out of the 50 best were in South England, and one of these was Selsey in West Sussex. Recommended reading:It adds: "The wide-open expanse of Normans Bay beach is popular with fishermen, ramblers, and windsurfers.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide says Skegness has "got what it takes in buckets and spades". "Unapologetically cheap and cheerful, with a magnificent beach and all the traditional ingredients, Skeggy’s got what it takes in buckets and spades.

Walberswick, across the River Blyth from Southwold, was named among the east of England's best alongside several Norfolk locations. The Times journalist, Chris Halsam, took on a tour of 5,583 miles to decide on the top 50. Walberswick made the list as the "better alternative" to Southwold for its "unspoilt sand and shingle beach". The unspoilt beach landed Walberswick in the top 50 (Image: Charlotte Bond) The east coast destination also earned points on the low dunes and grassy banks of the Dunwich River. The beach is no stranger to national recognition, as it was also named in The Telegraph's most beautiful beaches ranking at number six.

The 5 Northern Ireland beaches named best in UK by The Times and Sunday Times5 out of the 50 best beaches on the list are in Northern IrelandPortstewart Strand in Co Derry (Image: National Trust )Portstewart Strand has been named as the UK and Northern Ireland's beach of the year, according to The Times and The Sunday Times annual best UK beaches guide, published online today and in print on July 13. The 17th edition of the guide is the definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK's 50 best beaches. ‌Co Down spot named best place to live in Northern Ireland by The Sunday Times READ MORE:Co Down spot named best place to stay in Northern Ireland by The Sunday Times READ MORE:In his description of Portstewart Strand in Co Derry, Chris Haslam said: “Yes, you can drive onto the beach, and will you look at the size of it? Article continues belowThe guide showcases the unrivalled beauty of the UK seaside, evaluated through a rigorous 11-point inspection checklist. “Being allowed to drive onto the strand is an added bonus that makes all the difference for families and those less mobile.

The "mystery" of "what happened at Erin Patterson's dining table" in rural Australia on 29 July 2023 has "gripped the world" for two years, said the BBC. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up'Lies caught up with her'The lunch was reportedly planned to "reconcile an increasingly fractured relationship" between Patterson and her estranged husband, Simon, said The Times, but he pulled out the day before. Patterson denied purposefully putting the deadly mushrooms in the food but "exposed herself to cross-examination" by choosing to take the witness stand. Patterson has been remanded in custody while awaiting a date for sentencing.

Eight beaches in Wales are among the best in the UK, according to the Times' list for 2025. The publication rounds up the most stunning coastal landscapes, external each year and says it sent an expert on a 5,858-mile trip, inspecting 756 spots to "find the perfect swathe of sand". Top spot in the 17th edition of the guide was awarded to Portstewart Strand, Co Derry, Ireland. But several Welsh beauty spots were also featured, including regional winner Shell Island in Gwynedd.

See which Welsh beaches featured among the UK's best in the 2025 edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches Guide. However, The Times recommends looking at Glamorgan’s Heritage Coast for the best beach - Dunraven Bay. One person, commenting about their experience at Dunraven Bay, said: "Beautiful bay and not too busy. (Image: Getty Images)Three Cliffs BayThree Cliffs Bay also featured in the 2025 edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches Guide. Three Cliffs Bay Beach is also dog-friendly.

The 17th edition of the guide is the definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK's 50 best beaches - and includes 6 in Cornwall named among the best in the southwest. Also included in the top beaches in the South West are six from Cornwall including our very own Swanpool, Podhu Cove, Harlyn Bay, Pedn Vounder and Watergate Bay. Best beaches in the Southwest of EnglandTHE SOUTHWEST OF ENGLAND'S BEACH OF THE YEAR:Bude, CornwallPanoramic view of the beach at the Cornish seaside resort of Bude. Lannacombe, DevonBantham, DevonSwanpool, CornwallSwanpool Beach is in the top ten (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Swanpool Beach is a hidden gem between Falmouth's popular Gyllyngvase Beach and Maenporth. With a car park behind the beach, beach huts, a popular cafe and the newly opened Beachhouse seafood restaurant overlooking it.

Best-rated UK beaches for 2025 - Tripadvisor rankings"I’ve seen businesses struggling with rising costs, councils cutting budgets and water quality falling as infrastructure has failed to keep pace with population growth. See which Welsh beaches featured among the UK's best in the 2025 edition of The Times and Sunday Times Best Beaches Guide. Chris Haslam from The Times said: “I knew Shell Island was a winner when I parked up beside the dunes. "I could have spent a very happy week camping here.”There is plenty more to like about Shell Island, The Times added. In the southernmost corner of the Llyn beaches, you will find Aberdaron.