46 h. ago The hidden gem an hour from Manchester named the most affordable market town to buy a first home

The town also boasts plenty of shops, pubs and events even if you do not want to move there

Economics

66 h. ago Hidden gem Welsh town could be 'straight out of Bavarian hills' with amazing attraction

Hiding in the hills of North Wales is this quaint town, hiding one of the UK's breath-taking sights, perfect for a weekend getaway

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3 d. ago Newly discovered portrait may depict ‘fair youth’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets

Earl of Southampton may have given writer the miniature by Nicholas Hilliard, which has defaced heart on its reverseThe discovery of a previously unknown portrait miniature by one of Elizabethan England’s greatest artists would be significant enough. But a work by Nicholas Hilliard that has come to light is all the more exciting because it has a possible link to William Shakespeare, and a 400-year-old enigma of a defaced red heart on its reverse, suggesting a love scorned.Hilliard was Queen Elizabeth I’s official limner, or miniature painter. His exquisite portraits, small enough to fit in the palm of one’s hand, are among the most revered masterpieces of 16th-century British and European art. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside town is ‘hidden gem’ for Brits on campervan holidays

New research from Ripe Insurance's Motorhome and Campervan Insurance experts aimed to uncover the best hidden gem motorhome destinations across the UK, perfect for a four-wheeled getaway

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8 d. ago Holidaymakers swap Italy for hidden gem Welsh town but there's one issue

With the summer drawing to a close, many of us are looking to extend our time in the sun with a mini-break to a sunny European destination - but there are budget-friendly options closer to home

Politics

1 week ago Beer expert names best Greater Manchester pub for a pint of real ale

The pub, which is often described as the town's 'hidden gem', has received high praise from a top brewer

Politics

1 week ago Hidden gem seaside village overlooked for always busy neighbouring town

The town has so much to offer

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3 w. ago Hidden gem town with incredible Justin Bieber and William Shakespeare links

Stratford in Ontario, Canada, may seem like a world away from the UK but it is filled with nods to British history - and is actually the birthplace of one of the biggest stars of the 21st century

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3 w. ago Hidden gem market town with glorious gardens and charming high street

A little-known market town has been praised for its beautiful gardens, award-winning pubs and quaint high street - and it's not far from Cardiff

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3 w. ago The hidden gem Scottish Borders town near alpaca farm perfect for Edinburgh Fringe escape

It is located around just an hour out of Edinburgh.

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4 w. ago 'I visited Irish town where Braveheart was shot and it's a hidden gem just two hours from Glasgow'

Fionnuala Boyle visited the ancient town of Trim, located just 20 minutes by car from Dublin International Airport

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