29 h. ago UK town opens complex £2m roundabout and it's not just for drivers

A 'Dutch-style' roundabout costing £2 million has opened in an English town, and it's so intricate it comes with a three-minute tutorial video for locals explaining how to use it

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49 h. ago The seaside town named one of UK’s most affordable 90 minutes from Greater Manchester

It's brimming with old-fashioned seaside charm

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6 d. ago Beautiful UK seaside town 30 minutes from major city 'perfect' staycation spot

North Berwick in East Lothian is a short 30-minute train ride out of Edinburgh, providing sweeping views of the Firth of Forth, some great places to eat and the North Berwick Golf Club

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6 d. ago Murder: A Search for the Truth with international crime expert David Swindle

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder – A Search for the Truth to Glasgow on Sunday, October 12 at the city’s award winning venue, Barras Art and Design from 1.30–3.30pm.

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6 d. ago Our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award

Our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award-winning beaches  The Sun

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8 d. ago My favourite seaside town is just 1 hour from London and so much better than Brighton

The beach is a beautiful spot that's perfect for a quick day trip or weekend break, but it's often overlooked in favour of neighbouring towns.

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9 d. ago A hunt for Banksy's new lighthouse artwork leads to the south of France

Images of an enigmatic new work by elusive street artist Banksy set of a hunt for its location that ended in the south of France

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1 week ago Ramsay art prize 2025 finalists: a giant teddy, a Scrub Daddy and a moving meditation on war – in pictures

The $100,000 award is Australia’s richest art prize for artists under 40, with finalists exhibited at the Art Gallery of South Australia until 31 August. Here’s a selectionArchibald prize 2025 finalists – in picturesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'I visited a beautiful town 90 minutes from Manchester with mountain views and lake tours'

I visited a beautiful town in the Lake District on a whim, and it's a beautiful location that I encourage others to visit — here's why.

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2 w. ago ‘First class’ Whitby holiday rental with ‘beautiful views’ a great base for exploring Yorkshire

We've found a beautiful two-person holiday apartment available to rent that comes highly recommended by previous guests - and it's just 10 minutes from the popular seaside town of Whitby

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3 w. ago Company behind London art galleries which claimed to sell works by Banksy and Andy Warhol is shut down

Company behind London art galleries which claimed to sell works by Banksy and Andy Warhol is shut down  GOV.UK

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4 w. ago ‘Reflecting on this photo, I feel emotional’: Karen Weideman’s best phone picture

Since Weideman took this image, her husband, pictured inside the bus, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, giving it more resonanceThe restored heritage village of Old Petrie Town lies about a 90-minute drive from the farm in Queensland, Australia, where Karen Weideman lives. She and her husband, Michael, were visiting back in 2022 when she took this photo on her iPhone 11. “The town is spread across 48 acres of parkland, and some of the buildings date back to the 1800s. It has markets, museums and galleries; we love to just wander around, taking in the sights,” she says. “You’re also spoiled for choice when it comes to food; we had some incredible chicken satay for lunch. Then it started raining so we began heading home, but we passed these beautiful old buses on the way. Number 77 was a Brisbane city council school bus from the 60s.”Always on the lookout for new things to photograph, she asked Michael to step inside and pose for her. “He’s for ever patient, and my biggest ...

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