New Culture Venue Opens: Sunderland’s new Culture House Sunderland (Keel Square) opens to the public today, with a library, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, and opening-weekend pop-ins plus events for residents and visitors. Coastguard Rescue: RNLI volunteers spent seven hours rescuing six people after a 46ft yacht got into trouble off the Cushendall coast in gale-force conditions while travelling from Oban to Portugal. Tourism Boost in NI: Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh has been named Northern Ireland’s top beauty spot in the 2026 Irish Beauty Spot Index, with millions of visitors since opening in 1985. Family Holiday Win: Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark celebrates its 40th birthday and has been crowned UK Waterpark of the Year at the UK Theme Park Awards. Wellness Shopping: Waitrose is rolling out dedicated Wellbeing Bays in 52 stores, adding 40+ premium wellness products to the weekly shop. Travel Rules Update: Saudi Arabia says UK citizens can apply for an ETA for visa-free multiple entries over two years, with separate applications for each traveller including children. Rail Upgrade: Alstom and TransPennine Express have announced a new fleet of British-designed battery-electric trains for northern England, aiming for faster, more reliable journeys. Holiday Safety: A Singapore Airlines turbulence passenger says he’s still recovering from injuries after the flight dropped sharply in 2024. Staycation Tax Row: Migrant asylum hotels are set to be exempt from England’s proposed tourist tax, sparking fresh backlash from hospitality groups.