Having just released its best beaches list on Monday (July 15), The Times has now revealed the top 23 fish and chip shops in the UK. Les and Rita’s Fish BarLes and Rita's Fish Bar, which is just a 10-minute walk from the Rhyl promenade, also made The Times' list. Visitors have described Les and Rita’s Fish Bar as a "hidden gem", "simply brilliant" and "top notch". RECOMMENDED READING:One customer said: "We had heard about this fish & chip shop and so glad we found it. The Mermaid in Barmouth was also named among the 23 best fish and chip shops in the UK by The Times.

At last, a “King’s Speech” that the king himself might have written, at least in its bridge-building, planet-saving passages. On Wednesday, King Charles III formally opened Britain’s Parliament, presenting the priorities of Britain’s new Labour government, a center-left legislative agenda that chimes with some of his own cherished projects, from curbing climate change to cultivating close ties with the European Union. It was a stark contrast to last year, when Charles presented the agenda of the Conservative government, which included plans to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Critics said that was at odds with Britain’s “net zero” emissions goals; the Labour government has promised to end new oil and gas exploration. Nothing in the king’s demeanor suggested that he was any more enthusiastic speaking the words drafted for him by Prime Minister Keir Starmer than he was with last year’s speech, prepared by Mr. Starmer’s predecessor, Rishi Sunak.

Two other NI eateries featured on the list of top fish and chip shopsJohn Long's has been ranked among the best in the UK by The TimesA popular Belfast city centre chippy has been named on a list of the best fish and chip shops in the UK, along with two other Northern Ireland spots. The Times hailed John Long’s on its list of 23 of the UK’s best fish and chip shops. The Belfast restaurant – which has been serving the tea-time staple for over a hundred years – was praised by The Times for its “lightest of batters”. Other celebrity fans of the city’s longest established fish and chip shop include actors Brendan Fraser and Sean Bean, as well as the band members from Take That. Little Wolf was praised for its crispy batter, flaky fish and fat chips.

Promoting the work of its ‘Joy of movement’ programme, Ferrero invites readers to get involved in getting the nation’s kids activeWith less than half of British children as active as experts recommend, there’s plenty of work left to do to get the UK’s kids moving. Ferrero’s brand partnership with The Times Weekend supplement showcases how it’s been tackling the issue since 2014, aiming to get less sporty children into activities that keep them fit and are fun to boot. The feature encourages readers to find out more about the scheme on Ferrero’s website.

A MORAY beach has been named among the best in the UK according to The Times and Sunday Times. Picture: Daniel ForsythThe list, published every year for the last 16 years, selects 50 of the best beaches from across the UK. Of the six Scottish beaches to feature on the list, Findhorn was selected as one of the best. Criteria includes water quality, cleanliness, accessibility, car-parking facilities, lifeguard presence, hygiene levels at restrooms and showers, and dog-friendliness. Described as “more Iberian than Caledonian”, the beach’s local amenities, excellent water quality and dolphin watching spots were praised.

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Footage seen by Guardian Australia and SBS The Feed shows the treatment in custody of a 13-year-old First Nations girl with severe intellectual disabilities, including foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Footage from inside the Cairns watch house in August 2023 shows the girl being led into an isolation cell with no toilet, mattress or running water, after she had been found throwing toilet paper at a CCTV camera in another part of the facility. 'You were disobeying the rules, missy,' one officer says to her. Inside the cell, the girl becomes panicked, screaming: 'It's too cold in here.' Other sources of help can be found at Child Helplines International

I run a high street pizzeria with my wife and have been the victim of a significant fraud through the Uber Eats delivery platform, with £19,000 of our takings diverted to a rogue account. I only noticed when our Uber Eats payments inexplicably ceased in March. Uber Eats says I was tricked by a scammer and is refusing to refund me. GC, LondonWhen you contacted Uber Eats about this fraud, it dismissed you, telling you it was “sorry to hear that you have been the target of a phishing scam”. We asked Uber Eats to look at your case, and while it was not forthcoming on the details – you were desperate enough to threaten legal action – the missing £19,000 has been credited to your account.

A “hostage,” a search for explosives, heaps of royal jewels and a five-foot silver gilt mace. Welcome to the reopening of Britain’s Parliament, replete with ancient traditions and elaborate rituals, and infused with anticipation over the country’s newly elected Labour government. The restart of parliamentary business on Wednesday began with a speech by King Charles III, a significant ceremonial duty that sets out the government’s agenda. While it’s not the first time King Charles has presided over the ceremony — he delivered his first King’s Speech last November, and he delivered the Queen’s Speech on behalf of his mother, Elizabeth II, in 2022 — it is the first time his speech will herald a new party’s time in power. Despite the name, the speech was not written by the king, but by government officials.

Inflation in Britain held steady in June as the Bank of England inches toward its first interest rate cut in years and economists pondered whether a global pop star helped keep services prices higher. Food inflation also slowed, with prices rising just 1.5 percent compared with a year ago. But the June inflation data came in slightly higher than expected. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices, was expected to dip but remained at 3.5 percent in June. Traders reduced their bets on an August rate cut, giving it about a 35 percent chance.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Get the latest news from Aberdeen straight to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. But one beach has topped them all after being named by The Times as one of the UK's top 50, and it's the only beach from Aberdeenshire to make the list. "The estuary beach has flatter, warmer water that’s popular with paddle boarders; while the wilder firth beach offers fabulous sunsets.

LONDON: An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin faces a criminal investigation in Britain for alleged perjury after he was found to have repeatedly lied and forged documents to support his false claim.Craig Wright had long claimed to have been the author of a 2008 white paper, the foundational text of bitcoin, published under the pseudonym " Satoshi Nakamoto . "Mellor also said that prosecutors should consider "whether a warrant for his arrest should be issued and/or whether his extradition should be sought from wherever he now is. "A spokesperson for Wright did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Wright denied forging documents when he gave evidence in February and said in May that he intended to seek permission to appeal.His current whereabouts are unknown and Mellor said in Tuesday's ruling: "The evidence shows that Dr Wright has left his previous residence in Wimbledon (in London), appears to have left the UK, has been said to be travelling and was last established to be in the time zone of UTC +7. "The time zone includes locations in southeast Asia and Russia's Siberia.

(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelNew Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday assured Mauritius of India 's consistent support on the issue of the Chagos Archipelago in line with New Delhi's principled stand on decolonisation and support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.The comments by Jaishankar, who is currently on a two-day visit to Mauritius, are important since the sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean is disputed between Mauritius and the United Kingdom.Mauritius has repeatedly stated that the archipelago is part of its territory and that the UK's claim is a violation of United Nations resolutions banning the dismemberment of colonial territories before independence.Jaishankar said that during his meeting with the Mauritius PM, they discussed various aspects of bilateral ties, including the Development Partnership, Defence and Maritime Corporation, economic and trade ties, and people-to-people linkages. "Mauritius is part of India's Neighbourhood First Policy, of our Vision SAGAR, of our Africa Forward Initiative, as well as of our commitment to the Global South. In addition, we share the closest of bonds from history and kinship," the minister said.He handed over the first Overseas Citizen of India cards to two of seventh-generation Indian-origin Mauritians. Jaishankar informed that the two sides have virtually inaugurated 12 community projects, and with this, 37 out of 96 such community projects have become operational in the span of just one year.

Inflation in Britain held steady in June as the Bank of England inches toward its first interest rate cut in more than four years. Inflation was pulled down by slowing price growth for groceries and clothing but offset by faster inflation for hotels. Food prices rose 1.5 percent compared with a year ago. The European Central Bank cut rates last month but is expected to hold off in its meeting this week. The Federal Reserve has avoided giving any timing on rate cuts, even after signaling they were likely to come.

The decision comes after England lost the 2024 UEFA European Championship final to Spain on Sunday (July 14) 2-1. Gareth Southgate reflects on Sunday's #EURO2024 final... — England (@England) July 15, 2024Full Gareth Southgate statementIn his statement, Southgate said: "As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager. After 102 games and almost eight years in charge, Gareth Southgate has announced he is to leave his role as manager of the #ThreeLions. — England (@England) July 16, 2024"I could not have had anyone better alongside me than Steve Holland.