UK's 'most beautiful' village has coastal walks, proper pubs and is perfect for an autumn break by the sea
UK's 'most beautiful' village has coastal walks, proper pubs and is perfect for an autumn break by the seaThis seaside village is an ideal spot for a coastal walk, a pub lunch, or an epic seafood platter enjoyed on the harbour. View 7 Images Solva is such a beautiful place (Image: Ashley / Getty)I'm going to go against the grain and say that autumn is my favourite time for a coastal break in Wales. Located in northern Pembrokeshire, Solva is known for its picturesque harbour, colourful houses and sandy beach tucked at the end of an inlet at St Brides Bay. View 7 Images Solva, Pembrokeshire. In the sixth episode, DI Sunny Khan visits a coastal village in Ireland to meet outspoken political commentator Miranda Ricci, portrayed by MyAnna Buring.
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October 15, 2025 23:31 UTC
Stoke Beer Festival 2025: Venue, dates, times and charges
Stoke Beer Festival 2025: Venue, dates, times and chargesCheers! Glasses are being raised at the 40th Stoke Beer and Cider Festival after it launched today (October 15)It marks a much-anticipated return to the iconic Stoke building - and also the delayed instalment of the 40th festival. “Along with real ales and ciders, we will have a foreign beer bar and a gin and rum bar." Afternoon session prices are £5 while CAMRA members will get £5 of beer tokens when presenting a membership card. Evening sessions are £10 for all - including £5 worth of beer tokens for everyone.
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October 15, 2025 23:26 UTC
Who 'died' on Celebrity Traitors? All murdered and banished
But already contestants are being booted off the reality BBC game show one by one, either from being "murdered" by the Traitors or banished at the roundtable by their fellow players. During week one of Celebrity Traitors UK, singer and Faithful Paloma Faith was the first contestant to be "murdered" by Traitor Alan, in a "killing" that took place in plain sight. But who else has been "murdered" or banished on Celebrity Traitors UK so far? Celebrity Traitors UK contestants 'murdered' - full listPaloma Faith (Faithful) - episode twoTom Daley (Faithful) - episode threeCelebrity Traitors UK contestants banished - full listNiko Omilana (Faithful) - episode threeTameka Empson (Faithful) - episode threeWhere is Celebrity Traitors UK filmed? Just like the original version of The Traitors, the celebrity addition is also filmed at Ardross Castle, a 19th-century pile, around 30 miles north of Inverness.
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October 15, 2025 20:46 UTC
Monster GUILTY of murdering girlfriend, 32, by stabbing her 27 times as she asked ‘am I gonna die?’
Thug had sex with another woman just hours before slaughterBRUTAL ATTACK Monster GUILTY of murdering girlfriend, 32, by stabbing her 27 times as she asked ‘am I gonna die?’A MONSTER has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend by stabbing her 27 times as she asked “am I gonna die?”Rebekah Campbell, 32, was attacked by Michael Ormandy, 34, at her home in Huyton, Merseyside. Former cage fighter Ormandy – who has a tattoo on his neck reading “The Hitman” has now been found guilty of murder. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
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October 15, 2025 19:50 UTC
Cabinet Office rejects Cummings claim that highest-level systems compromised
He told The Times: “The Strap system was compromised. All sorts of systems were compromised. Fundamental infrastructure for transferring the most sensitive data around the British state was compromised for a long time. “It is untrue to claim that the systems we use to transfer the most sensitive government information have been compromised,” a spokesperson said. Mr Cummings called it “absolutely puerile nonsense” to suggest that whether to define China as a threat is a “difficult semantic question”.
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October 15, 2025 19:15 UTC
Cummings claims China obtained ‘extremely secret’ government data
He said that fundamental infrastructure for transferring sensitive data around the British state was compromised “for years”. Mr Cummings told The Times: “What I’m saying is that some Strap stuff was compromised and vast amounts of data classified as extremely secret and extremely dangerous for any foreign entity to control was compromised. Material from the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. Mr Cummings called it “absolutely puerile nonsense” to suggest that whether to define China as a threat is a “difficult semantic question”. A Government spokesperson said: “We don’t comment on national security matters.”
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October 15, 2025 17:55 UTC
How the UK’s Hurricane-Strength Storm of 1987 Became a Famous Weather Forecasting Failure
Warnings would use language that focuses on likelihood and impact, changes the Met Office introduced in the wake of the 1987 storm. For better awareness, the storm would likely be named too, a step some countries have begun taking to help focus public attention on a specific weather threat. If the storm was to strike again today, Mr. Deakin said, it would probably bring an additional layer of risk, because of climate change. “It would definitely drop more rain because a warmer climate holds more moisture,” he said. “The British public are wonderful actually,” he said.
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October 15, 2025 17:46 UTC
Boris Johnson former aide Dominic Cummings claims China ‘stole’ UK state secrets — and Whitehall buried it
The stolen material, he claimed, included intelligence agency data, documents from the National Security Secretariat, and other highly sensitive state secrets.“It was so bizarre that people in the room thought they must have misheard,” Cummings told The Times, describing the meeting where the breach was disclosed. “Vast amounts of data classified as extremely secret were compromised.”If accurate, the breach represents one of the most significant national security failures in modern British history — potentially exposing intelligence operations, diplomatic strategies, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities to a foreign power.Cummings alleges that the Cabinet Office prioritised protecting relations with Beijing over confronting the breach publicly, arguing that “the British state has prioritised Chinese money over its own security for decades.” He claimed that even current ministers, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, may be unaware of the full extent of the compromise.The revelation comes amid deep political fallout from the collapse of a high-profile Chinese espionage prosecution. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped charges against two men accused of spying for Beijing after the government declined to officially state that China was a “threat” to national security at the time of the alleged offences.The “Strap” system — the UK’s highest classification level — was reportedly compromised. This includes intelligence data, Cabinet Office secrets, and sensitive state material.According to Cummings, the network transferring the UK’s most sensitive data was infiltrated “for years.”Cummings claims senior officials warned those informed not to discuss the breach with the media, with some evidence deliberately “buried.”He accuses successive governments of downplaying threats from China to protect trade and investment ties.The allegations coincide with Starmer’s decision to publish witness statements linked to the collapsed spy trial — documents that could shed light on the government’s stance on Chinese espionage.Cummings’ claims, if substantiated, point to a systemic failure of Britain’s national security apparatus and raise profound questions about how successive governments have balanced security risks against economic interests with China. They also put renewed pressure on Prime Minister Starmer to fully disclose the scale of Beijing’s infiltration and the British state’s response.
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October 15, 2025 17:23 UTC
Britain has a planning problem. Digital twin technology can fix it
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October 15, 2025 17:00 UTC
Margaux Bordeaux wine goes on sale at Aldi for £19.99
The Margaux Declassified 2023 (£19.99, 75cl) headlines Aldi’s festive wine range. It’s the kind of bottle that would usually be saved for special occasions in top restaurants - now available in the Aldi wine aisle.”The Margaux Declassified 2023 is available in Aldi stores nationwide now. Recommended reading:What is Château Margaux? Château Margaux is a wine estate in Margaux-Cantenac, France, and was one of five wines to achieve Premier cru (first growth) status in the Bordeaux Classification of 1855. The estate's best wines are very expensive, with a bottle of Château Margaux grand vin reaching over £500.
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October 15, 2025 15:45 UTC
Former Strictly Come Dancing professionals announce Vegas-themed tour for 2026
Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite, who are about to finish their 2025 Return Of The Legends tour, will hit the road once again with Vegas: After Hours. Cole, 49, said: “Anyone who saw our last two shows will tell you that a Vegas-themed show is the perfect next step for us. We are the Rat Pack of dance, and we’re going to have a Vegas-style party. Across the shows, the five dancers and their female dance partners will perform routines set to a Las Vegas-inspired soundtrack. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday October 17.
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October 15, 2025 15:39 UTC
UK is taking targeted action against Indian, Chinese Firms over Russian oil trade, British finance minister says
SynopsisThe UK is cracking down on Indian and Chinese companies that are helping Russia sell its oil. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced these targeted sanctions, aiming to disrupt Moscow's oil trade and put more pressure on Russia's economy. This move signals a tougher stance from Britain against those facilitating Russian oil sales.
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October 15, 2025 15:19 UTC
Irvine pensioner confronts 'mugger' after bag snatched
Archie Dempster, from Girdle Toll, was waiting for a bus near Pitchers when the man allegedly ran up and snatched his bag. But brave Archie wasn't letting him get away with it - and followed and confronted his 'attacker', brandishing his walking stick. The pensioner told the Times: "I said to him, 'that's my bag' and he replied, 'no, it isn't' before running off again. The attack took place in Bank Street as Archie waited for a bus(Image: Street View)"I kept up with him for a bit but my legs were knackered. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.35pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025, officers received a report of theft from a man on Bank Street, Irvine.
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October 15, 2025 15:04 UTC
Dominic Cummings: China ‘stole’ classified state secrets
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October 15, 2025 15:01 UTC
George Russell signs new multi-year deal to remain with Mercedes
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October 15, 2025 13:09 UTC