If you’re into your food, you’ll be spoilt rotten in Northern Ireland. There are several standout food producers in this small land, from artisanal butchers and butter makers to those fishing for ...

Though the coastline of Northern Ireland is relatively short, it’s peppered with some beautiful beaches, from tiny, pebbled ...

Elsewhere, topping the experts' list as the best zero-litter beach in the UK is Southwold Pier in Suffolk. The English beach ...

This stunning two-mile golden beach is a haven for water-sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike - and has just topped the league tables for the best UK beach in 2025 ...

Portstewart Strand is the UK and NI beach of the year, according to The Times and The Sunday Times annual best UK beaches guide.

Favourite beaches, settling the toilet seat argument and boxer Katie Taylor.

In its post, the charity said: “Strong winds over the past few days have caused a build-up of soft sand at the entrance to Portstewart Strand. The movement of sand on a beach is a natural process and ...

In its post, the charity said: “Strong winds over the past few days have caused a build-up of soft sand at the entrance to Portstewart Strand. The movement of sand on a beach is a natural ...

Portstewart Beach in Co Londonderry was named beach of the year, as well as regional winner for Northern Ireland.

Portstewart Strand has been named as the best beach in the UK by The Sunday Times, it has emerged.

Portstewart Strand, near Belfast, has won praise due to being near amenities, dog friendly, and having incredibly clean swimming water as tourists continue to flock to the location ...

For many in Portstewart, both residents and those visiting, the news that the local beach was named the best in the UK come as “no surprise at all”.