11 h. ago Charming UK town set to transform into bustling Christmas market this winter

The town's Christmas markets are a must-visit for anyone looking to get into the festive spirit, with a wide range of stalls selling everything from food and drink to handmade gifts

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16 h. ago Charming French town with beautiful Christmas market so close it could be a day trip

Lille in France is the perfect destination for an extreme day trip, with the Eurostar from London taking just an hour and 22 minutes to reach the city

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37 h. ago Charming seaside town with 'less crowds than Brighton' and 'pretty' in winter

It is easy to see why this beautiful beach town is being dubbed the "perfect alternative" to Brighton. It has the same vibrant vibe but is much more peaceful

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52 h. ago Study reveals why women find money conversations harder than men

Men are much more likely to feel comfortable openly discussing money with their friends

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52 h. ago Survey reveals why women find money conversations harder than men

Men are much more likely to feel comfortable openly discussing money with their friends

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3 d. ago This charming market town has mountain walks, shops and a proper pub that celebs love

I'll admit it, I've got to an age where I love a jaunt to a lovely market town for coffee and cake, boutique shops and picturesque walks.

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5 d. ago 'Queen of resorts' is Welsh Victorian seaside gem with past stretching back much further

Tourist from across Wales and the rest of the UK flock to this town for its historic charm and glorious seaside all year round

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6 d. ago Dear Coleen: I feel lost and I struggle to get out of bed in the morning

"I feel very disconnected from everything – friends, family, work – and it’s a real struggle to get out of bed if I’m honest."

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6 d. ago I stayed in charming UK market town so cosy I felt like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday

With stone cottages, beautiful countryside and roaring fireplaces, the beautiful UK market town wouldn't be out of place in the classic Christmas film The Holiday

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8 d. ago The charming Perthshire town where Scottish kings were once crowned

Macbeth and Robert the Bruce were once crowned there.

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1 week ago Stunning Welsh town is like nowhere else in the world where Hollywood stars and US Presidents visit

This charming, bookish town is a magnet for writers, thinkers, and celebrities.

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1 week ago The charming Scottish market town with 'magnificent' castle you can stay in

It has lots of treasures to uncover while visiting.

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2 w. ago Strange plastic discs spotted along miles of Welsh coastline

Concerns have been raised about their imapct on marine life if ingested

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2 w. ago The Devon town filled with 'Dutch charm' that feels like the Netherlands

What do you think of when you picture the Netherlands? The winding waterways of Amsterdam? The Dutch architecture that lines the streets of Rotterdam? European cobbled streets?

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2 w. ago Dear Coleen: I've come into money but can't tell my friends. What should I do?

I feel awful when I see my friends, as a few of them are really struggling financially at the moment.

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2 w. ago This coastal walled town has a medieval castle and has waterside pubs

Located in beautiful Pembrokeshire, the particularly walled town offers a charming blend of historical charm with a traditional market atmosphere, local shops, and proximity to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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2 w. ago Charming UK seaside town frozen in 1950s with incredible attraction

Frinton-on-Sea in Essex is a charming seaside town that has been frozen in time, with a population of just 4,837 and a relaxed pace of life that has seen people move there from the capital and other major cities across the UK

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2 w. ago 'Charming' UK town serves 'best hot chocolate' and has 'secret area' tucked away

Hailed as the "perfect" little town, people looking for a day trip in the UK may want to give this North Yorkshire town a visit – and it's not York.

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2 w. ago Hidden gem town with gothic ruins and fairytale castle 'everyone should visit'

Helmsley, located in North Yorkshire, is a charming market town that makes for an ideal weekend destination and can be reached in under two hours by car from Greater Manchester

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3 w. ago Thomasina Miers’ recipes for mushroom linguine with chard, and poached pears with spiced hazelnut crumble

Pasta with a rich sauce flavoured by chilli and sweet onions, followed by spice-enhanced poached pears with a nutty toppingMy farmers’ market (and my beds) are full of swiss chard. It is one of the few edible plants I could cope with this year – it grows with such ease and grows back so quickly after each picking that I feel it is the ultimate kitchen gardener’s friend. It is a great bedfellow for mushrooms, which lend a bit of meatiness to those leaves. With those, I also like to add ancho, a rich, full-bodied but not spicy chilli that is readily available in flaked form in many supermarkets around the country (nora or guajillo are good substitutes), while the feta, like queso fresco in Mexico, adds a lovely, tangy saltiness. It’s a dish for those Sundays when you are low on time, but want a rich, soothing feast. Continue reading...

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