99 m. ago Twins who have visited 70 cities in Europe list six places that are 'hidden gems'

The Travel Twins have visited many European cities and have named six of their favourites that are not as popular as others – but are still well worth visiting

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6 h. ago The Spin | Why is KL Rahul’s average so low? Here are some explanations

A walking wicket on the 2018 tour of England, stats suggest Rahul’s average of 35 is more impressive than it seemsThe Guardian’s over-by-over coverage is built on reader interaction. We probably receive more than 1,000 emails during an average Test, hundreds of which are published. As an epic Lord’s Test unfolded, the same question kept dropping into our inboxes. “This is the second innings of the series that has left me baffled as to how KL Rahul averages only 35 in Tests,” began one such email from Ned Blackburn. “He seems to have the temperament, technique and discipline to be absolutely elite. What am I missing?”Rahul’s Test average has become the unsolved mystery of the English summer. But after a day in the statistical dirt – and Ben Stokes thought he went to some dark places on Monday – we can offer some potential explanations. The simplest reason is that after a fine start to his career he became a superstar of Indian cricket, a status that is Kryptonite for an overthinker. ...

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6 h. ago Five stunning reasons to visit hidden gem UK village as soon as possible

Hethersett in Norfolk is a picturesque and historic village with a number of reasons to visit as soon as possible. Here are five of the best

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11 h. ago Left turns: How a terrible war injury led to the birth of one

After losing his arm in the first world war, pianist Paul Wittgenstein commissioned extraordinary new works that he could perform with just his left hand. I’m aiming to keep his incredible legacy alive at this year’s PromsI love talking to people about piano music written for the left hand. It’s a corner of the repertoire that’s often seen as a mysterious niche – yet it comprises a handful of hidden gems for solo piano and a few celebrated concertos too.With most people, the conversation quickly turns to Ravel’s legendary Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (1929-30). This masterwork, a favourite among pianists, has been performed by some of the world’s greatest keyboard titans and – as a pianist born without my right hand – holds a special place in my own output. But there are a great deal more pieces for the left hand out there. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Popular Wetherspoons beer garden opening later in time for summer months

The pub garden in Shaw will be open for an extra two hours every day

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28 h. ago Scotland's 'best whisky distilleries' for tours and tastings this summer named

The list includes a number of lesser-known hidden gems.

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30 h. ago AD FEATURE: Kabinet to hold Summer Fair with fun, bargains, and one

Join Kabinet for a jam-packed Summer Fair at the Manchester showroom on Sunday, July 27

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30 h. ago 'Hidden gem' fish and chips steam train journey named one of the best in the UK

The Bluebell Railway Line, which takes travellers through the picturesque local countryside, has been named in Condé Nast Traveller's list of 17 countrywide

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48 h. ago Pride and Prejudice fans urged to watch 'captivating' Jane Austen period drama

The period drama series is a hidden gem worth watching

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51 h. ago The 'excellent' Scottish Cairngorms hotel you can stay in for better than half price

It features a restaurant and a beer garden

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53 h. ago The east London ‘hidden gem’ open water swimming spot getting a stunning makeover

The east London ‘hidden gem’ open water swimming spot getting a stunning makeover  Time Out

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53 h. ago Hidden gem Cardigan Bay beach where you can see dolphins from golden sands

Aberporth Beach, split into Dyffryn Beach in the east and Dolwen Beach in the west, is the perfect place to visit with the family in the summer holidays, or at any other time of the year

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53 h. ago Doctor tells depressed Brits to go to the pub and admits beer garden is his 'happy place'

A doctor has claimed a trip down to the pub can have a positive impact on Brit's mental health – the doc has said: 'If that’s where people are getting social connection, absolutely it's vital'

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54 h. ago Hidden gem UK beach no one knows about with golden sands and dolphins

Aberporth Beach in Ceredigion is an idyllic spot for a summer getaway and is home to two sandy beaches

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54 h. ago Britain's three best 'man caves' as one will be named Pub Shed of the Year

Three incredible 'pub sheds' have been shortlisted for the Ngage Radio Pub Shed of the Year 2023 after being built by beer-loving 'sheddies' in back gardens across the UK

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54 h. ago 'Best beach in UK you've never heard of' with stunning views and hidden gems

Morecambe North is a classic British holiday resort that had its heyday in the post-war boom of the 1950s

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3 d. ago Scotland's best hidden gem with picturesque lochs and quaint villages is the perfect summer escape

As temperatures soar, one peaceful spot near the Central Belt offers a quiet escape from the summer crowds

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3 d. ago I stayed in UK's 'best seaside town' with cobbled streets and four beaches

I found a true hidden gem in the heart of one of the UK's most wonderful coastal towns where the cobbled streets and beaches were right at my front door

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3 d. ago Beautiful tiny village is 'hidden gem' next to waterfalls, cheese farms and epic hikes

If you're after alpine adventures then you won't be disappointed in one of Europe's breathtaking regions with idyllic chalets and amazing views

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4 d. ago Gunman opens fire at busy pub beer garden as landlady left seriously injured

This is the moment a gunman opened fire at busy pub beer garden, shooting the landlady leaving her seriously injured.

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