6 h. ago The 'bustling' market town an hour from Manchester named one of UK's 'best places to live' in 2026

It's 'perfect for city workers who crave the country life'

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9 h. ago This charming market town has mountain walks, shops and a proper pub that celebs love

I'll admit it, I've got to an age where I love a jaunt to a lovely market town for coffee and cake, boutique shops and picturesque walks.

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23 h. ago 'I’m a Chelsea legend – now I'm judging the world’s most beautiful women in Miss Universe'

One Premier League legend best known for his success in Chelsea colours has now taken on a very different role as he prepares to judge the Miss Universe 2025 pageant

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51 h. ago Fear and uncertainty hangs over Welsh town's historic market as huge change looms

'It's being forced on us. There'd be the upheaval for everybody.'

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3 d. ago I stayed in charming UK market town so cosy I felt like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday

With stone cottages, beautiful countryside and roaring fireplaces, the beautiful UK market town wouldn't be out of place in the classic Christmas film The Holiday

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3 d. ago The pretty Welsh market town that's easily missed by outsiders but perfect for autumn

The market sits on the banks of the River Tywi at the edge of the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains.

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3 d. ago 'I can't believe I've missed this beautiful market town before

"I had never realised just how beautiful and charming it was," says reporter Zoe Chamberlain.

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4 d. ago Father, 34, took his own life after council imposed 'three major disruptions that resulted in the loss of his job, income and home', inquest hears

Alistair Taylor, 34, had run a successful barbershop for years - but was forced to move premises when Blackpool Council suddenly terminated his lease at a market in the town.

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6 d. ago The Yorkshire market town with a castle and steam train that’s a magical autumn day out

Stroll along cobbled streets, enjoy a boat ride along the canal and dip into a cosy pub for a refreshing pint

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7 d. ago Historic cobbled market town with county's best deli and 'most haunted' pub 40 minutes from Manchester

An award-winning deli, a host of historic pubs and a pretty cobbled square are among the attractions

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7 d. ago Tiny market town could be the best place to charity shop in the country

The town has a rich history and is home to a number of charities

Economics

7 d. ago The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain

The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain  This Is Local London

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9 d. ago The Welsh seaside hotel right by massive beach resort with medieval castle views and fancy spa

CLOSE to Snowdonia National Park and the enchanting Isle of Anglesey, The Quay Hotel in Conwy is immersed in natural beauty. Read on to find out more about the hotel. Where is The Quay Hotel and Spa? The Quay Hotel and Spa is on Deganwy Quay in Conwy, Wales. Conwy is a walled market town...

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1 week ago Underrated European town with a pretty Christmas market and festive train that costs less to visit than a UK staycation

THERE is a charming, small Italian city that hosts a quiet Christmas market for less than the cost of visiting one in the UK. The tiny city of Arezzo located in the Tuscan hills of Italy features the country's largest Christmas market that is themed like an Alpine village. Each winter, according to Visit Tuscany,...

Economics

1 week ago The charming Scottish market town with 'magnificent' castle you can stay in

It has lots of treasures to uncover while visiting.

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1 week ago ‘The cars just turn them into mush’: can Britain’s toads be saved from traffic and terrible decline?

Since 1985, the country’s toad population has almost halved, with hundreds of thousands killed on the roads each year. But many people are determined to protect them – including 274 dedicated patrol groupsIt’s 7.30 on a Friday evening, but I’m not heading to the pub or putting on a film. Instead, I’ve caught the train to a market town in Wiltshire, where I’m meeting up with members of Warminster toad patrol. These are volunteers who – like similar groups up and down the country – give up their evenings to protect their local toad population.For the common toad (scientific name Bufo bufo) is becoming increasingly uncommon. A recent study led by amphibian and reptile charity Froglife showed that the UK toad population has almost halved since 1985. To see a creature that has been a stalwart of the British countryside – not to mention a prominent feature of literature and folklore – in decline is “worrying”, says Dr Silviu Petrovan, senior researcher at the University of Cambridge and l...

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1 week ago This coastal walled town has a medieval castle and has waterside pubs

Located in beautiful Pembrokeshire, the particularly walled town offers a charming blend of historical charm with a traditional market atmosphere, local shops, and proximity to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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1 week ago Town just 30 minutes from Manchester named as England's best place to retire

The quaint market town of Glossop is England's prime location for retirement, according to new research

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1 week ago The Lancashire market town with a beer hall and castle that’s a brilliant autumn day out

Browse independent shops, discover ancient history and grab a pint at one of the longest bars in the country

Economics

1 week ago Pretty location with some of best food in UK dubbed 'loveliest town in England'

The UK's best food and drink can be found in a market town that's been dubbed the 'loveliest town in England' - and it's not where you'd expect but has grown in popularity over the years

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