2 h. ago Historic church in Welsh town to become shops and restaurant

Plans to demolish Christ Church Presbyterian in Barry were met with widespread opposition in 2021. The building's future has now been set on a very different course

Politics

3 h. ago Britain's 'smallest castle' 2 hours from London could be yours for £330,000

Britain's 'smallest castle' 2 hours from London could be yours for £330,000  MyLondon

Economics

5 h. ago North Berwick: Historic Scottish town gets 27 parking meters for first time in 'disappointing' move

A total of 27 parking meters, enforcing paid parking, will be installed on the back of the council’s vote

Politics

6 h. ago Britain's smallest castle that is built into trendy town's historic walls goes on sale for £330k

The Gazebo Tower (pictured) sits in pride of place on the high street in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, looking out over the river and the surrounding countryside.

Economics

8 h. ago Paisley Buddies urged to 'stand on the right side of history' at town centre Palestine rally

Paisley 4 Palestine is calling on people across Renfrewshire to stand with them tomorrow as they host a rally and wait to see if the proposed ceasefire is implemented.

Events

27 h. ago Building once 'home to murderers' is now up for sale at £95,000

The property sits untouched in a small Welsh town and is steeped in history

Economics

28 h. ago Next meeting of West Lothian History and Amenity Society will be talk on Edinburgh’s New Town

Members are at last returning to Bathgate for this meeting, having booked Room 11 (the Crans-Gevrier Room) in Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Politics

29 h. ago Historic Carnegie library in tourist town will be turned into a mosque after Christian group dropped legal action

Labour council chiefs agreed a 30-year-old lease to turn the landmark former library into Abergavenny's first mosque after it had sat unused for ten years.

Politics

30 h. ago Historic library in popular Welsh tourist town will be turned into a mosque after Christian group dropped legal action

Labour council chiefs agreed a 30-year-old lease to turn the landmark former library into Abergavenny's first mosque after it had sat unused for ten years.

Culture

33 h. ago Scottish town people love is located near some of 'most scenic walks in UK'

A Scottish town that's full of history has been celebrated as a gorgeous place to visit. As well as being pretty, it offers some of the most scenic walks in the UK, according to visitors

Politics

52 h. ago Charming town with a 'friendly feel' just 14 miles from the Welsh border

If you find yourself in south Shropshire, be sure to visit Ludlow, a charming market town with a rich history and plenty of things to see and do

Politics

54 h. ago Scotland's 'prettiest town' set for £3.5m 'improvement' is home to iconic bridge views and buildings

The town was named Scotland’s “prettiest” in 2024, praised for its historic church, beaches, and charming independent shops.

Economics

4 d. ago Tiny market town with proper pubs on one of the world's most scenic train journeys

I love a Welsh market town, especially if it's got bags of character and history and proper pubs where you can get a round in without having to remortgage your house

Politics

5 d. ago The beautiful 'old soul' town filled with cottages is one of UK's best places to live

A charming town dotted with picture-postcard cottages has held on to its history while managing to move with the times, which has helped it bag the title of one of the best places to live in the UK

Politics

7 d. ago Extremely rare Georgian dockmaster's house by Tower Bridge and built into the dock walls on sale for £15m

The unique Grade-II listed property has been decorated in the style of a stately home

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities • Tell us about a great trip you’ve had since hitting 60 – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, proved a wonderful place to visit. The city’s old town is on a hill, with every other building in the three main squares and the sidestreets seemingly a historic monument, dominated by the medieval Lutheran cathedral of Saint Mary. The characteristic design of attic windows makes it clear why Sibiu is called “the town of a thousand eyes”, and the Teutsch Haus provides a brilliant history of the region and the Transylvanian Saxons. The old town is crammed full of restaurants and cafes, and down by the river there is a local market with giant aubergines, tomatoes and peppers. For an evening glass, Wine Not has a vast selection of Romanian (and Moldovan) wines, and a black cat to talk to.Barbara Forbes Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Penthouse on sale at Chelsea Waterfront for £21.5m — but internal walls are extra

This 7,000-square-foot-penthouse comes with fantastic views and a riverside address, but the rest is down to the buyer

Economics

8 d. ago Historic feature in the shadow of iconic town hall to get huge overhaul

The plans will the area behind the town hall transformed

Politics

8 d. ago Inside incredible 'satanic dream' house for sale for £140k – and it's perfect for Halloween

The home has been transformed into a 'goth house' with a 'dream-like atmosphere' with a 'satanic' feature hidden within the walls – and it's now up for sale just in time for Halloween

Economics

1 week ago Penthouse goes on sale at the Chelsea Waterfront for £21.5m — but internal walls are extra

This 7,000-square-foot-penthouse comes with fantastic views and a riverside address, but the rest is down to the buyer

Economics