27 h. ago Downton Abbey quaint village overwhelmed by tourists as residents divided

Downton Abbey, which initially ran on ITV before becoming a film series, has filmed in places such as Bampton in Oxfordshire, which was used as an outdoor location

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6 d. ago The French village PAYING families to move in: Quaint hamlet lures couples with £4,000 bonus plus £850 per child in bid to boost dwindling population

Pressed to respond to an existential challenge, authorities in Marolles-les-Braults are trialing increasingly radical ideas to encourage outsiders to move in.

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6 d. ago Quaint UK village just 24 miles from France boasts 'best fish and chips'

The village in Kent is a prime location for spotting wildlife - some of which aren't found anywhere else in the country. It also offers coastal walks and beachside beer gardens

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2 w. ago Wickham Horse Fair travellers slam authorities for ordering pubs and shops to shut and warn: 'If they don't let us run the fair our way, they're gonna get problems'

The quaint Hampshire village was bought to a standstill yesterday, with roads, pubs and shops closed, as travellers descended for the horse trading event which dates back 800 years.

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2 w. ago Jack London State Historic Park, a Wine Country treasure, marks a major milestone

Jack London State Historic Park, a Wine Country treasure, marks a major milestone  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 w. ago Jack London State Historic Park, a Wine Country treasure, marks a milestone

Jack London State Historic Park, a Wine Country treasure, marks a milestone  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 w. ago David Lammy forced to deny having a GUN with him during French ski trip visit as taxi row deepens

Lammy has been plunged into a humiliating row after taxi driver Nasim Mimun, 40, claimed Mr Lammy and his wife, Nicola Green, refused to pay the fare for a 360-mile journey from Italy to France.

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3 w. ago Villagers in pretty 'new Cotswolds' fear Airbnb takeover due to sudden fame

Fittleworth, in West Sussex, is a quaint countryside village with only a pub, two churches, a primary school, and a community shop and residents say they are divided on the title's new name

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's original cast now from very different career to love with co

Emmerdale has been a staple on our TV's for 50 years with the quaint village being home to its fair share of drama

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last month Explore new Scottish road trip with EV guide for the South West Coastal 300

The SWC300 has been tailored for eco-conscious drivers and offers dramatic views, local food and historic stops through forests, coastlines and quaint villages

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