9 h. ago Next's boucle cardigan hailed as the 'perfect layering piece' by shoppers and it's under £40

Next's new £38 boucle cardigan is available in two hues - chocolate brown and red - offering a subtle yet stylish way to embrace the festive season

Economics

9 h. ago Next's new £38 cardigan is the 'perfect layering piece' for chilly autumn days

Next's new £38 cosy cardigan comes in two colours that are perfect for autumn, and shoppers are praising how 'comfortable' it is

Economics

18 h. ago From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post

The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alikeThe Pride of Cumbria train carried me out of Piccadilly station and, eventually, beyond built-up Manchester. After Marple, everything turned green as the valleys narrowed. It was a classic northern autumn day: the clouds were low, the mizzle and mist were closing in and the world was grey-filtered but for the glow of dead leaves all around.South-east of Manchester is a bit of an unknown for me. Between the city and the Derbyshire borough of High Peak, you don’t quite enter national park territory, but it’s nonetheless a charming and eye-calming landscape. The Mancunian Kinder Scout trespassers of 1932 probably came this way, as do Pennine Way-farers bound for Edale. But the region is also post-industrial and close to conurbations. The Steel Cotton Rail Trail, which officially launched earlier this month after several years o...

Politics

41 h. 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

Politics

4 d. ago Next's £7 tops crafted from 'cosy, thick material' for chilly autumn and winter days'

"Excellent quality cotton, nice cosy thick material, perfect neckline"

Economics

6 d. ago The North Wales garden with autumn colours ‘like a firework display’ named one of the best days out

Wrap up warm and explore this Grade-I listed garden with woods, dells, waterfalls and more

Events

7 d. ago Why do the clocks go back in autumn? The history of daylight saving time, including its wartime origins

The origin story has links to golf, insect collecting and Coldplay’s Chris Martin

Events

8 d. 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

9 d. ago The Scottish town branded 'hell on Earth' home to lovely beach and stunning murals

It is actually perfect for an autumn day out.

Society

1 week ago Marks and Spencer shoppers race to buy cardigan that 'looks luxury' for just £4

"Classic design lifted by the ribbed trim inside the button strip. Bought in two colours, ideal for autumn office days"

Economics

1 week ago The estate with stunning views, a deer park and ruins named among best autumn days out

Spend a day exploring 'tree-lined avenues glowing in shades of red, yellow and brown'

Politics

1 week ago In Gaza, we are picking up our lives amid the remnants of war, fear of Israel’s return haunting every step | Sondos Sabra

There is a continuing trauma and new threats to our safety from gangs who terrorise us. Our ordeal has changed, but it’s far from overThe war has ended, and it’s time for me to return to my coffee, my bread and my poetry. Yet I don’t know what it means to return to life, after death has lived within us down to the marrow. Death had us memorised by heart, reciting our names one by one with unwavering precision. We grew accustomed to it too, in all its forms and colours, until funerals became a daily ritual, much like a weather report we already know by heart. It rained death every day, and our homes scattered like dry leaves in an autumn wind.But another war has begun, of a different kind, more ruthless. The battles no longer take place only in the streets, but in every moment of life, in every step across the rubble, in every attempt to reclaim what remains of our daily spirit. The first chapter of this new war was the brutal anticipation of the roads leading to what remains of home...

Politics

1 week ago 2025 Budget: when is the next 2025 UK Autumn budget, new November day date

The next Budget could decide whether growth lasts, or household costs keep climbing 📉

Politics

1 week ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

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1 week ago ‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet school is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy Richmond Park, London, where a grand Georgian hunting lodge houses the Royal Ballet school. Enter through the classical columns and it feels like a bubble away from the world. “I was on a video call with my son,” says the school’s artistic director, Iain Mackay. “He said, ‘Where are you? Hogwarts?!’” This is indeed a place of magic for children who come here, hoping to follow in the footsteps of generations of leading dancers. They touch the middle finger of Margot Fonteyn’s statue for luck as they pass, the bronze rubbed shiny by their superstition.Getting a place at the school, founded in 1926 by the formidable Ninette de Valois, is a huge achievement. Two years ago, 40 students were accepted from more than 1,000 applications (all on merit – 90% are supported by bursaries). Mackay, 45, a...

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2 w. ago 'Gorgeous' UK village home to 'weird and wonderful' makes the perfect autumn day out

Tucked away in the hills of Yorkshire, there is a charming village full of autumn colour, quirky shops, and literary heritage that is perfect for a cosy seasonal day out

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2 w. ago ‘It would be wonderful’: the team hoping to unearth ‘Cornwall’s Stonehenge’

Experts and volunteers working at Castilly Henge have been trying determine if it is the county’s lost great stone circleIt was a grey Cornish autumn day, but Henry Stevens’s tough shift digging in a field next to the A30 was about to get very exciting.Her eye was caught by something glinting in the soil and she picked up a flake of flint that had lain for thousands of years within what might just turn out to be a Cornish version of Stonehenge. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves looks for extra headroom in budget to insulate UK economy against bond market

Chancellor hopes to raise enough funds to stop damaging speculation about breaching fiscal rulesRachel Reeves v the OBR: chancellor aims to loosen the watchdog’s gripRachel Reeves is aiming to create more “headroom” against her fiscal rules in November’s tax-raising budget, to cushion the UK against volatile government bond markets.The chancellor met her first rule – to balance taxes and day-to-day spending – with £10bn to spare in last autumn’s budget, and again at her March spring statement. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Next's £10 cardigan in 'rich' autumnal colour is the perfect alternative to black knits

"Lightweight fine knit cardigans that can be worn over anything that you prefer, vest tops , dresses , T-shirts or blouses"

Economics

3 w. ago The 50 best days half term days out which are FREE or under £5.. including Halloween spectaculars & dazzling light shows

IF your autumn days are looking a little empty but so is your bank balance, we've uncovered some great cheap activities across the UK. From free Halloween festivals and winter light shows to harvest fairs - there's something for everyone. We’ve found 50 budget-friendly events and activities around the UK to keep the kids happy....

Economics