2 h. ago Eerie photos of frozen in time house abandoned for 40 years with all its contents

The boarded-up terraced property in Blaenrhondda, Wales, was discovered with 1970s decor and vintage furniture completely untouched for decades

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8 h. ago Trump in hot water with gun rights base after White House abandons Second Amendment to defend ICE killing of Alex Pretti

Aftermath of shooting prompts bizarre role reversal as White House assails victim for carrying pistol with permit

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18 h. ago England's 'most fairytale village' with castle and steam railway that's 'frozen in time'

If you're looking for an ideal staycation spot in the UK, then a 'magical' village that has 'stood still in time' may just be the perfect destination for your next trip

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4 d. ago Forgotten UK village frozen in time where residents were forced to leave

A 'ghost’ town in Dorset perfectly captures the moment it was abandoned in the 1940s when villagers gave up their homes and lives to help the war effort

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8 d. ago Sweet thing: a personal look at a photographer’s Cuban slavery heritage – photo essay

From the remnants of my great-grandparents’ Cuban home near the sugar plantation that is part of Unesco’s Slave Route programme – where they were once enslaved - to personal artefacts, each piece reconstructs an uncertain pastGathering information on our origins that might help with constructing self-identities could be a beautiful endeavour.Unfortunately, for millions of people worldwide, retracing a past filled with unfinished stories is like trying to nurture a tree whose roots have been severed.I still remember that narrow ribbon of earth winding down from my grandfather’s house towards the old Triunvirato plantation – the same fields where an enslaved woman called Carlota, who led an uprising in 1843, raised her voice against chains. In the silence of that road, it feels like a place that has been frozen in time Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Couple make 'cheeky bid' on abandoned house and left stunned by what's inside

The pair are taking on a huge renovation project

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9 d. ago Couple left stunned after buying abandoned Welsh house without stepping inside

Welsh couple's renovation videos of junk-filled 1970s property go viral with on social media over two million views in six days

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9 d. ago Couple buy abandoned house without looking inside – they were left astounded

Ryan Knight and Jen Peters-McKnight's renovation video went viral with 2 million views after discovering 'tonnes and tonnes of junk' inside their Pink House auction purchase

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9 d. ago Idyllic village frozen in time with ancient bridges just an hour from Manchester

This quaint village sits just six miles from Sheffield with cosy pubs, scenic walks and beautiful bridges over a babbling brook

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1 week ago ‘We’re in danger of extinction’: can Bolivia’s ‘water people’ survive a rising tide of salt and migration?

The Uru Chipaya, one of South America’s most ancient civilisations, are battling drought, salinity and an exodus of their people as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on their landIn the small town of Chipaya, everything is dry. Only a few people walk along the sandy streets, and many houses look abandoned – some secured with a padlock. The wind is so strong that it forces you to close your eyes.Chipaya lies on Bolivia’s Altiplano, 35 miles from the Chilean border. The vast plateau, nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, feels almost empty of people and animals, its solitude framed by snow-capped volcanoes. It raises the question: can anybody possibly live here? Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'World's most beautiful city' is 'frozen in time' just 1 hour from Manchester

A study using the golden ratio formula found 83.7% of Chester's buildings met the criteria for the world's most beautiful city

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1 week ago 'Ghost' village with 'enchanted' ruins inspired classic novel and now frozen in time

A village in the East Lancashire district, close to the Yorkshire border, was largely abandoned but is thought to remain immortalised in English literature forever

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1 week ago Frozen in time village where cars are banned just an hour from Manchester

The historic village near Colne features ancient ruins, 1,000-year-old bridges and a fascinating connection to one of literature's most famous novels

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2 w. ago London Zoo Lions Discover Frozen Lake for First Time and Are Totally Mind

London Zoo Lions Discover Frozen Lake for First Time and Are Totally Mind-Blown  PetHelpful

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2 w. ago 'I've never been so glad to go home after visiting frozen in time seaside town'

Walking the almost-empty streets of this small seaside town near Clacton-on-Sea felt like a fever dream. Returning to London has never felt better

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3 w. ago Dear Coleen: My friend has abandoned me for our mutual pal after moving house

"I can’t help but feel hurt and excluded, especially by my good friend, who seems to have abandoned me for this other woman."

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3 w. ago 'We bought a rundown house at auction and nothing could have prepared us for this'

The Taylors are renovating an abandoned 1920s semi-detached house bought at auction in 2024 but have since encountered a series of major problems with it that left them 'devastated'

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3 w. ago UK's quaint fishing village with blue boats and stunning views feels 'frozen in time'

Northumberland village is one of the UK's most picturesque fishing villages, boasting charming cottages, sweeping views of the sea and plenty of fresh air — perfect for a serene getaway.

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4 w. ago Say goodbye to windscreen scraping with 8p trick that melts away frost ‘in just seconds’ and won’t damage your car

YOU can clear your frozen windscreen in no time using items you already have at home. As the first snow of the season has swept across the nation and temperatures are set to drop below -4C this week. The dreaded window scraping and then getting into your freezing car can be enough to cancel the...

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