93 minutes ago UK town with famous beach and rich history that's perfect for winter staycations

From cobbled streets and cosy cafes to a famous beach and the world's oldest golf course, this charming seaside town has plenty to offer

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2 hours ago Woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead at home in Staffordshire on Christmas Day

Police rushed to a house on Norton Canes, Staffs at around 3.25am this morning to reports that a man had suffered a cardiac arrest.

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2 hours ago Richest family in the world have more cash than Elon Musk and Bill Gates combined

The British Royal family has a net worth of around £69 billion ($88 billion), but this pales in comparison to the wealth of the House of Saud, the ruling Royal family of Saudi Arabia

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2 hours ago Patrick Mahomes dominant as Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Pittsburgh Steelers

Elsewhere on Christmas Day, the Baltimore Ravens demolished the Houston Texans.

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3 hours ago Pretty UK town with a rich history and famous beach is the perfect winter staycation destination

With independent shops, a famous beach and the world's oldest golf course, this town is worth a visit all year round

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4 hours ago Number of Londoners moving out of UK capital falls to lowest since 2013

Research highlights impact of decade of faster house price rises in the rest of the country

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5 hours ago Beyoncé shines in NFL halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy and surprise Post Malone duet: Live updates

Pop superstar performed at Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in her hometown of Houston

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5 hours ago 2m x 6m with a composting toilet: New Zealand embraces tiny home living

Housing affordability and desire for a movable home among the reasons growing numbers are opting for petite dwellings across New ZealandTwo years ago, when New Zealand school teacher Liberty Van Voorthuysen was looking for a much-needed break from teaching, she ditched her classroom and signed up for a free construction course. Van Voorthuysen had set herself a fairly low bar: learn how to use power tools. But she left with much more – the skills to build her own tiny home.The 34-year-old bought the shell of a small house, parked it in a Nelson paddock at the top of the South Island, installed solar panels and added a composting toilet. The dwelling measures 6m x 2.4m and is 4m tall. The space took a bit of getting used to and the outdoor shower is “pretty gnarly in winter,” Van Voorthuysen says. But she has learned to be resourceful. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Beyoncé NFL halftime show live: Mariah Carey kicks off Netflix’s Christmas Day game in Houston

Pop superstar is gearing up to perform Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show in her hometown of Houston

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8 hours ago Terrifying moment surfer vanishes into monster wave on notoriously dangerous beach

A daring surfer took on a monster wave in Hawaii before the heart-stopping footage showed him flipping through the water as the wave crashed over him.

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