41 h. ago 'Charming' town is 'seafood capital' with stunning coastal views and castles galore

Nestled on the west coast of Scotland, this charming village is known for its seafood and picturesque views

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69 h. ago The charming chocolate box market town that's been crowned one of UK's best places to live

With its pretty red brick houses, stylish eateries, independent shops, and a 160-acre park for your fix of the great outdoors, it's no wonder this stunning town is so coveted

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5 d. ago The Guardian view on AI and jobs: the tech revolution should be for the many not the few | Editorial

Britain risks devolving its digital destiny to Silicon Valley. As a TUC manifesto argues, those affected must have a greater say in shaping the workplace of the futureIn The Making of the English Working Class, the leftwing historian EP Thompson made a point of challenging the condescension of history towards luddism, the original anti-tech movement. The early 19th-century croppers and weavers who rebelled against new technologies should not be written off as “blindly resisting machinery”, wrote Thompson in his classic history. They were opposing a laissez-faire logic that dismissed its disastrous impact on their lives.A distinction worth bearing in mind as Britain rolls out the red carpet for US big tech, thereby outsourcing a modern industrial revolution still in its infancy. Photographers, coders and writers, for example, would sympathise with the powerlessness felt by working people who saw customary protections swept away in a search for enhanced productivity and profit. Unlice...

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6 d. ago Jodie Whittaker confesses she is 'too old to care' about trolls who criticised her casting as the first female Doctor

The English actress, 43, made history when she was announced as the first female Doctor in 2017, taking over from Peter Capaldi.

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8 d. ago Forget Bath – this historic English town is a charming, crowd

Boasting stately architecture and impressive spa hotels, Sarah Riches thinks Buxton is the perfect place for an elegant weekend getaway

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1 week ago Scotland's first nuclear site now hailed as best town for natural environment

The small town sits on the Solway Firth, just a few miles from the English border, and has played an important role in Scottish history.

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1 week ago Steam, stodge – and so much suet: I made 10 endangered British puddings. Are any actually worth saving?

With many classic puddings on the verge of dying out, I set out to discover which should be back on the menu. It was a journey through some of the heaviest desserts in historyBritain’s puddings are under threat. According to research from English Heritage, only 2% of British households eat a daily homemade dessert, while a third never bake, boil or steam one at all.“Sweet puddings are closely intertwined with British history and it would be a huge shame for them to die out,” said the charity’s senior curator of history, Dr Andrew Hann. But he went on to suggest that, at the current rate of decline, the British pudding will be extinct in 50 years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Charming Greater Manchester market town that's a 'commuter's dream' makes UK's 'best places to live' list

It has been named as 'one of the most exciting towns around'

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2 w. ago The seaside town with a high street that's barely changed in 100 years

It's a place that's barely changed in 100 years and is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience the timeless charm of a traditional seaside town

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2 w. ago Pretty seaside town that's like stepping back in time was brought back from the brink

Porthmadog is a charming harbour town on the edge of the Eryri National Park and the estuary of the Afon Glaslyn as it runs into Tremadog Bay. It has had a major reinvention after its industyr collapsed

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2 w. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, makes history as the youngest male Emmy winner ever: Netflix hit cleans up

English actor Owen Cooper made history as the youngest recipient of supporting actor award for his performance as Jamie Miller in Netflix's miniseries, Adolescence.

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2 w. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, makes history as the youngest male Emmy winner ever as Netflix hit leads Brits glory at the 2025 awards show

English actor Owen Cooper made history as the youngest recipient of supporting actor award for his performance as Jamie Miller in Netflix's miniseries, Adolescence.

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3 w. ago Female snooker star makes history at English Open with highest break to beat 33

Onyee Ng broke a record that had previously stood for 33 years after Allison Fisher managed a 133 break during the 1992 Dubai Classic qualifiers, with the Hong Kong star hitting 137 but still losing in her English Open first-round clash against Liam Highfield

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3 w. ago 'Enchanting' town with colourful houses, ancient castle and cobbled streets UK's happiest place

The charming town in Gwynedd, Wales, is a major tourist centre yet it hasn't lost its quaint charm to the throngs of holidaymakers

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3 w. ago 'Charming and colourful' Welsh town with ancient castle now one of UK's happiest

This charming little town boasts a historic castle, a bustling harbour and a bustling town centre - making it the perfect weekend getaway destination

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3 w. ago IWC name English sparkling wine as world's best for the first time, beating Champagne

It’s the first time in history an English wine has won the top prize

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3 w. ago Europe's 'most charming Old Town' also has one of the best cheap Christmas markets

Europe's most beautiful cities often boast breathtaking old towns but there's one budget-friendly destination that's worth having on your radar especially when the festive season kicks off

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3 w. ago Pretty leafy town with waterfalls and cute coffee shops is best place to visit in autumn

One of our favourite autumn spots is a beautiful town in north Wales with a distinct alpine feel and charming stone buildings and bridges

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3 w. ago Beautiful historic town is just as pretty as Bath but without the crowds

The charming town near Bath has oodles of charm without the crowds

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3 w. ago 'I visited a charming UK town that feels like it's from a romcom with magical cinema in the woods'

Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire is a charming town that feels like it's been plucked straight from the pages of a novel, with stunning architecture, bustling rows of independent shops and the famous Kinema in the Woods.

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