3 h. ago ‘Death always feels imminent’: a moving Netflix documentary on prison, music and forgiveness

In Songs from the Hole, a man convicted of murder when he was a teenager finds healing in music during his sentenceIn 2014, a sergeant at a California state prison sent James “JJ’88” Jacobs, who was 25 at the time, to “the hole” – solitary confinement in a 6-by-6 cell. One bunk, one strip of a window. Jacobs had already been incarcerated for a decade by then; at 15, he was given a double life sentence for second-degree murder. Alone in the hole, Jacobs thought, as he always did, about the most devastating month of his life, April 2004: on the 16th, he shot and killed a fellow teenager outside a nightclub in his home town of Long Beach, California. Three days later, another young man shot and killed his beloved older brother Victor. For years, Jacobs was caught in a terrible cycle of grief – for what he had done, for what had been done to him.In the hole, Jacobs would lie on the floor, eyes closed, and imagine his life outside prison. He’d make beats by pounding on his bunk or chest....

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5 d. ago Spectacular UK castle 'straight out of a fairytale' you can stay in this summer

An enchanting courtyard apartment, dubbed something 'out of a fairytale' and located at a castle in the Scottish Highlands, which dates back to the 12th century, is available to book

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7 d. ago Seaside town with 'hidden gem' beach that feels like 'a world away'

The area is renowned for spectacular sunsets and visitors say they love the quieter vibe on the beach compared to busier nearby spots

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7 d. ago UK 'seaside town' has everything but a beach including fish and chip shops, arcades and 20C lido

The interesting town is a world away from the coast - but it has everything you'd want from a trip to the seaside, including amazing fish and chips

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8 d. ago The Scottish Highlands castle 'straight out of a fairytale' you can stay in this summer

"The entire property feels like a sanctuary for the soul."

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9 d. ago 'Enchanting' French beach town with 'fairytale' castle tourists don't know about

This charming town in southern France boasts beautiful scenery, plenty of history, a quaint town centre and a fantastic beach front - but not many people know about it

Society

3 w. ago I found a seaside oasis just 1 hour away from 'world's most liveable city'

Discovering a tranquil beach town without masses of tourists felt like stumbling across a true hidden gem.

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3 w. ago Fairytale castle famous for footballer weddings relaunches restaurant in style

It aims to become a fine dining destination in its spectacular location

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3 w. ago Hidden Pembrokeshire beauty spot with 'magical' giant natural door leads to stunning beach

Just a short drive from a bustling seaside town is a 'hidden gem' cove beach which is a geological wonder and a photographer-favourite - and it's right here in the UK

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3 w. ago The seaside town near Greater Manchester named among UK's best with a hidden beach

It's a "classic Victorian beach town" but with so much more to offer, including cable cars and a secret beach

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3 w. ago The Scottish harbour town near lovely beach that was named 'best place to retire'

It offers stunning scenery and plenty of amenities.

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3 w. ago 'Fairytale' Scottish castle beside beautiful loch on sale for £2.6million

The castle, now listed with Knight Frank, has five bedrooms and luxury features like a gym, sauna, and glass-walled dining room

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4 w. ago Look inside 'fairytale' Fife castle with lochside views on sale for offers over £2.6 million

With its history dating back to the 16th century, Couston Castle has been put on the market for offers over £2,650,000.

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4 w. ago This classic English beach resort town is getting a new direct train service from London

This classic English beach resort town is getting a new direct train service from London  Time Out

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last month 'Dreamy' seaside town with sandy beach and one of UK's best ice cream parlours where you can spot dolphins

Abersoch is a beautiful coastal village on what's known as the 'Welsh Riviera' - boasting sandy beaches, resident dolphins and one of the UK's best ice cream parlours

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