Patrick Barkham News Today

The Guardian has named Cromer in north Norfolk one of the best spots for a classic British seaside holiday.

In today’s newsletter: The killing of aid workers in Gaza last week has Western leaders under even greater scrutiny – and raises questions about the fragility of the Israeli coalition government

In today’s newsletter: The government is hiring teachers and trainees in Jamaica and elsewhere to help plug the gaps. But can this really solve the issue at home – and is it creating new ones abroad?

Our natural history writer Patrick Barkham will make the case for 10 of our island’s best spineless wonders and we’re asking readers to nominate theirs

Is Donald Trump more vulnerable than he seems? <strong>Plus:</strong> What the ICJ ruling means for Israel and the west

A successful eradication trial in East Anglia has raised biologists' hopes for ridding Great Britain of the destructive creatures, which threaten native wildlife

Novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the paperback they would love to find in their own stocking

In today’s newsletter: Stories of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners being freed as hopes grow of more exchanges

Fears children are spending less time outdoors than ever before has prompted Norfolk Wildlife Trust to launch an appeal to help get youngsters into…

In today’s newsletter: Wars around the world can have a huge impact on children. So how do we help them navigate the endless cycle of bad news?