5 d. ago Little known Welsh coastal village with a beach walk and cosy pub to enjoy during the quieter season

We've all heard of Abersoch, but perhaps not many of us have heard of Llanbedrog, located just a five-minute drive from the coastal resort town

Politics

6 d. ago Inside James May's country pub where rooms cost £175 a night and breakfast is included

James May is the proud owner of The Royal Oak in Wiltshire, which he bought in 2020 after it was set to close down, and one man has given a review of his stay at the pub

Economics

7 d. ago Pretty riverside Welsh town with cosy pubs is perfect for autumn

It's a pretty town with a rich history and stunning scenery, perfect for a day trip or weekend break.

Politics

1 week ago 'See a doctor immediately' if your fingernails do this when you press them

This unusual test could warns you of a leaky heart, a potentially dangerous health condition

Politics

1 week ago 40 Welsh pubs with cosy fireplaces to escape the cold this autumn

We’ve picked out some of the top places to sip a pint while wood crackles on the open fire. Bliss

Events

2 w. ago ‘All of Sussex is laid out before us’: walking a new trail in the South Downs national park

Perfect for a weekend getaway, the Petworth Way takes in historic estates, welcoming inns and spectacular viewsThere are many ways to make an entrance, but lurching into a pub full of smartly dressed diners while windswept, muddy and more than a little frayed wouldn’t be my first choice. At 7.30pm on a sunny Sunday evening, the Welldiggers Arms – a country pub just outside Petworth in West Sussex – is full of people tucking into hearty roasts, the glass-walled restaurant overlooking glorious downland scenery, the sun all but disappeared behind the hills. For my husband, Mark, and I, it’s more than a stop for supper; the pub marks the halfway point on our two-day walking adventure along a brand new trail, the 25-mile Petworth Way.Twenty-five miles may not sound like much (I have keen walker friends who would do it in a day) but, for us, it’s the perfect length, with plenty of pubs along the way. The first leg, from Haslemere to Petworth, covers countryside we’re both entirely unfamil...

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3 w. ago Unusual compounds in rocks on Mars may be sign of ancient microbial life

Surface spots and nodules on rocks in ancient river valley are described in new study as ‘potential biosignatures’Unusual features found in rocks on Mars may be the handiwork of ancient microbial life that eked out an existence on the red planet billions of years ago.The rocks were spotted by Nasa’s Perseverance rover as it trundled along Neretva Vallis, an ancient river valley that was carved into the landscape by water flowing into the Jezero crater in the planet’s distant past. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago The beloved Stockport pub on the outskirts of country park that's set for a new chapter

The real ale spot is getting a new look

Politics

3 w. ago Cosy Welsh country pub with ultimate relaxation potential and one truly unusual feature

The Nag's Head has become more than a pub in this part of the world thanks to its reputation and history – not to mention delightful food and great service in a tranquil location

Politics

4 w. ago Historic Welsh mansion with gorgeous autumn gardens and a cosy bookshop you can visit for free

Cared for by the National Trust, Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales

Culture