2 h. ago Historic estate famed for magical Christmas events announces 'enchanted garden' and markets

It will feature light trails, enchanted fairies and woodland creatures, as well as the return of the popular Christmas Market

Politics

25 h. ago The best Christmas markets in Europe to book now for a festive weekend break: Dates, prices and exactly what to see and do revealed by the Daily Mail's travel experts

Most of us have visited our local market - but the real events are scattered across Europe's prettiest and most Christmassy cities and towns. Here are the best to book a trip for this winter.

Economics

3 d. ago Popular school lollipop man who dressed up as Santa outed as paedophile in disguise

Lollipop man Steve Carter, 52, was a well-known and respected figure in his community, regularly participating in school events an even dressing as Santa for Christmas

Culture

3 d. ago Our golden boy: Owen Cooper shares a hug with his devoted parents to celebrate his historic Emmy win after meteoric rise to fame from humble Warrington council estate beginnings

Looking on with pride, Owen's carer mum Noreen, 51, and IT worker dad Andy, 44, gripped their son as he prepared to accept the award for the role

Culture

3 d. ago ‘All of Sussex is laid out before us’: walking a new trail in the South Downs national park

Perfect for a weekend getaway, the Petworth Way takes in historic estates, welcoming inns and spectacular viewsThere are many ways to make an entrance, but lurching into a pub full of smartly dressed diners while windswept, muddy and more than a little frayed wouldn’t be my first choice. At 7.30pm on a sunny Sunday evening, the Welldiggers Arms – a country pub just outside Petworth in West Sussex – is full of people tucking into hearty roasts, the glass-walled restaurant overlooking glorious downland scenery, the sun all but disappeared behind the hills. For my husband, Mark, and I, it’s more than a stop for supper; the pub marks the halfway point on our two-day walking adventure along a brand new trail, the 25-mile Petworth Way.Twenty-five miles may not sound like much (I have keen walker friends who would do it in a day) but, for us, it’s the perfect length, with plenty of pubs along the way. The first leg, from Haslemere to Petworth, covers countryside we’re both entirely unfamil...

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8 d. ago Blueprints unveiled for £11.9m holiday park on historic Ayrshire estate featuring nearly 100 luxury lodges

The plans incorporate around 95 holiday lodges, the upgrading of vehicle access, extended and new pedestrian routes with “associated landscaping and parking.”

Economics

2 w. ago The stunning country house that captured hearts in iconic BBC series

This lavish country estate once featured in a popular historical drama and is now being used as a holiday rental - but do you recognise it? 

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian Christmas lights event cancelled after storms push up insurance costs

West Lothian Council’s executive approved the cancellation of the Starry Nights festive lights event at Beecraigs Country Park in Linlithgow and sparked an angry confrontation between the local SNP and Labour councillor in the town.

Events

2 w. ago Tesco, Aldi and Argos slashing cost of kids toys before Xmas – and you don't have long

Luckily for parents, many supermarkets and shops launch a big Christmas toy sale before the main event – and you haven't got long to wait for them to kick off this autumn

Politics

2 w. ago Best beauty advent calendars for 2025 to buy now before they sell out

Beauty advent calendars are the Christmas shopping event of the year, and they're only getting more popular

Politics

2 w. ago Moment brazen gang pose for photos after breaking into aristocrat's £3.5million historic country estate

CCTV captured the group - made up of four men and one woman - as they wandered around the 13-bedroom mansion in Somerset and took snaps of the interior.

Economics