67 h. ago The moment I knew: he presented me with my hearing aids like they were a little gift

When Lynda Leigh and David started dating, his small, silent gesture spoke volumes about how much he caredFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn 2013 I was a divorcee in my early 40s in need of some financial advice. I was living in Canberra and a friend recommended a polite, plain-speaking accountant who came to town from time to time. That’s how I met David. He was a handsome, jovial fellow with sparkling blue eyes, not quite a silver fox then, but a few years my senior. At 6 foot 3 and dressed in a smart suit and tie (a weakness of mine), he certainly made an impression.At some point between sorting out my taxes and asking where I wanted to be financially in 10 years, he noticed I was wearing hearing aids and went on to tell me what a hard time his ex-wife and stepson gave him about his hearing, and anyway, wasn’t I far too young to need them? I explained, perhaps a little curtly, that I’d worn them since I was eight so he shouldn’t be so silly as to think they’d make ...

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4 d. ago 'This is beyond a joke now, these roadworks are out of control'

The town has been ravaged by traffic chaos for a long time

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5 d. ago Rupert Grint delights north London locals as he helps switch on Highgate’s Christmas lights

It is the second time the 37-year-old actor has helped with the town’s festivities

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8 d. ago Woman, 21, is found dead in sleepy coastal town: Man, 29, is arrested over 'murder'

Corinna Baker, 21, who was found dead in a sleepy coastal Welsh town has been pictured for the first time as a man, 29, is arrested on suspicion of murder.

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1 week ago UK town trapped in time with amazing retro chippy and technology

A market town, just a short drive from Birmingham, transports visitors back in time to an era that shaped modern Britain, in addition to its notable links to the Titanic and Peaky Blinders

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2 w. ago 'I went to seaside town frozen in time and was so relieved when I left'

I travelled to Clacton in Essex and discovered what it's like to live in a town that's been struggling for years and is now facing an uncertain future

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2 w. ago Slim pickings: what explains the unusual apple shortage in this Blue Mountains orchard?

Growers are reporting a difficult apple season, which is having a knock-on effect for local tourismGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt this time of year, Pine Crest Orchard in the Blue Mountains town of Bilpin would usually have about 1,000 visitors a day picking their own fruit from trees laden with apples.But this season, the trees are mostly bare – and no one really knows why. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Plans for West Lothian storage container yard at entrance to town rejected

Councillors on the Development Management Committee (DMC) turned down plans for the depot on the eastern fringe of the town for the second time this year.

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2 w. ago ‘I look deranged, but my baby looks happy!’ Nine writers on their favourite photo booth picture

This year marks a century since the birth of the photo booth, and friends and families are still squeezing into them for fun and unflattering snaps - capturing the highs, lows and loves of their livesI didn’t find early motherhood easy. It wasn’t my daughter’s fault – she was, mercifully, a wonderful and cheerful baby – but I underestimated what a huge shift it would be at an already stressful time. When I was pregnant, we moved to a new town, to a wreck of a house we planned to do up. My mum, who was ill, moved in with us, and then I was the carer of a newborn and a dying parent – at the two extremes of life, but sharing many of the same needs, and often at the same time. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Northern town few hours from Manchester is 'trapped in time' and has 'insane' chippy

The town has an array of retro shops, historic transport options, Georgian gardens and plenty more to explore but its fish and chips have been hailed as the "best ever"

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3 w. ago Gorgeous 'frozen in time' town with cobblestone streets is oldest in the country

The town is the oldest in the country and was the capital for several hundred years, with wealthy merchants flocking to the thriving trading hub which is well preserved today

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3 w. ago Broadway stars emphasize 'now is the time' for all to act philanthropically at Town & Country summit

Some of Broadway's biggest stars emphasized that everyone can donate something of their time, talent or treasure at Town & Country's annual Philanthropy Summit on Tuesday

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4 w. ago Man City forgotten forward knows how to change Pep Guardiola plans

Omar Marmoush hit a high point at Manchester City the last time Bournemouth were in town but now he faces a battle to play.

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