7 h. ago The elegant Scottish restaurant with stunning castle views named best in country for afternoon tea

This year’s afternoon tea awards took place in London, showcasing the best places in the UK for this traditional sweet treat.

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59 h. ago Beautiful 31C country loved by Brits named among world's most dangerous

Even tourist-riddled areas in this country are starting to be impacted by crime and violence, in a huge blow to UK tourists desperate for guaranteed sunshine and pristine beaches

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4 d. ago Hotel Café Royal reopens Oscar Wilde bar as grill restaurant

Until recently used for afternoon tea, the room is now a grill restaurant, as it was when the hotel first opened

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4 d. ago Wales announce squad for Euro 2025 as Sophie Ingle makes it after missing entire season

Four centurions have been named in the Wales squad for the country's first ever major women's tournament

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5 d. ago World's safest and unsafest countries revealed in Global Peace Index

The world's safest country has been named but global peace levels have deteriorated since last year, according to the latest Global Peace Index.

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5 d. ago Trio of drug dealers busted on motorway after cops open secret compartment

The gang shipped huge quantities or heroin and cocaine across the country using names such as 'TupacDon' and 'Simonsays', before their operation came crashing down.

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7 d. ago The 'hidden gem' area in Lancashire named one of the best places to live in England

The scenic countryside area has been named among the top places to live in the country

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7 d. ago UK town on banks of beautiful river named among 'most underrated' in country

Shrewsbury in Shropshire has been named as one of the most underrated towns in the UK, with the historic town scoring highly for its independent shops, restaurants and music events

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8 d. ago Robert Kubica seals emotional Le Mans 24 Hours victory for Ferrari

Polish driver had a life-threatening accident in 2011Ferrari complete third successive win in endurance racePoland’s Robert Kubica sealed a deserved place in motor racing history as he took victory – alongside China’s Ye Yifei and Britain’s Philip Hanson – at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Hard fought with a relentless determination that has matched his refusal to be cowed after a life-threatening accident, his victory also secured an impressive third consecutive win for Ferrari at the 93rd edition of the vingt-quatre.The victory after 387 laps for the No 83 privateer Ferrari 499P, run by the Scuderia’s works partner AF Corse, was the first overall win at Le Mans for drivers from Poland and China and will make Ye a household name in his home country, while for the 25-year-old Hanson it is a career high point in only his second run in the top, hypercar, category. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish town with unique attractions named country's top spot for family travel

Falkirk has been named Scotland’s top family destination in a new LNER study of 71 UK towns and cities

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9 d. ago Nigella Lawson's 'best scone' recipe that's 'light and fluffy' with perfect rise

Nigella Lawson has shared her recipe for scones, which she describes as the "best scones" she's ever eaten. The sweet treat is perfect for afternoon tea or as a snack

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1 week ago Tiny UK seaside town named a hidden gem with boutique shops and castle

This "buzzy" town in northern Wales has been dubbed a tiny treasure for its impressive coastal views, historically significant castle and beloved community shops

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1 week ago The elegant Scottish restaurant named best in the country in national awards

A Scottish restaurant has been named as one of the top 50 in the UK - and the best in Scotland - at an annual national awards ceremony.

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1 week ago The sunny seaside Scottish town that was named 'prettiest' in country

It is home to gorgeous beaches, restaurants that serve up tasty food, and more.

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2 w. ago Scotland's 'best train holidays' for 2025 crowned including Harry Potter journey

Three railways trips have been named the best in the country.

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2 w. ago 'Cutest' beachside restaurant with stunning views on tiny Scottish island for sale

A family owned restaurant on a Scottish island has come on the market.

Society

2 w. ago Beautiful seaside city named an Ibiza dupe in Europe's 'cheapest' country

The short-term rental platform, Airbnb, has named one Albanian city a "White Isle dupe" - offering resplendent and pristine beaches and a vibrant nightlife at a fraction of the cost of Ibiza

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2 w. ago West Midlands attraction named UK's top tourist spot, outshining theme parks and castles

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has been named the best tourist attraction in the UK, beating out the likes of Alton Towers, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace

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2 w. ago JoJo Siwa shares sweet Chris Hughes update after admitting romance is not 'platonic'

JoJo Siwa has been making the most of her time in London this week, as she brought her UK tour to the capital and also hosted her Afternoon Tea Party for fans

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2 w. ago Underrated but 'unloved' UK seaside town named among the best in Britain

A beautiful seaside village in the UK has been named one of the best in the country despite it being 'underrated' - and it's the perfect holiday retreat for this summer

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