15 h. ago UK city branded 'most picturesque' thanks to medieval charm and vibrant culture

The city has been hailed as the "most picturesque" in the country thanks to its quaint village vibe, stunning architecture, and charming setting - and it's just an hour away from London

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15 h. ago Netflix viewers say they've found a show 'better than Stranger Things'

Netflix subscribers are rediscovering a hidden gem drama that's been described as a cross between Stranger Things and Orange Is The New Black - and fans are loving it

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36 h. ago Top 10 highest paid Scottish footballers: Serie A stars, forgotten Aberdeen man and £70k hidden gem feature

The nation's finest feature heavily in some of Europe's top leagues - and get paid a pretty penny for it

Economics

39 h. ago Gorgeous UK town with 'most underrated beach' has 'pure air and fine open sea'

Cromer in Norfolk has been described as the "loveliest" town to visit in the UK with its "most underrated beach" that offers spectacular views of the North Sea and has a bustling pier

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54 h. ago Baulkham Hills stabbing: woman arrested and three children in hospital after alleged attack in Sydney suburb

Two girls, boy in stable condition and 46-year-old woman under guard in hospital after alleged attack in Baulkham HillsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA mother has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her three children multiple times in their home in Sydney’s north-west.New South Wales police Det Supt Naomi Moore said on Monday that the children’s father woke to yells in their Baulkham Hills home, and secured the kitchen knife from his partner. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Three children and woman in hospital after stabbing attack in Sydney suburb

Two girls, boy and 46-year-old woman all in stable condition after the attack in Baulkham HillsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree children and a woman have been taken to hospital after a stabbing attack on Monday morning in a suburb in Sydney’s north-west.According to a press release from New South Wales police, about 5.20am on Monday emergency services were called to a home in Baulkham Hills, following reports that multiple people had been stabbed. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Three children and woman in hospital after alleged stabbing attack in Sydney suburb

Two girls, boy and 46-year-old woman all in stable condition after the alleged attack in Baulkham HillsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree children and a woman have been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing attack on Monday morning in a suburb in Sydney’s north-west.New South Wales police said emergency services were called to a home in Baulkham Hills about 5.20am on Monday, following reports that multiple people had been stabbed. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Baulkham Hills stabbing: three children and woman in hospital after alleged attack in Sydney suburb

Two girls, boy and 46-year-old woman all in stable condition after the alleged attack in Baulkham HillsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree children and a woman have been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing attack on Monday morning in a suburb in Sydney’s north-west.New South Wales police said emergency services were called to a home in Baulkham Hills about 5.20am on Monday, following reports that multiple people had been stabbed. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Hidden gem' in Lake District tourists keep missing in favour of two more popular towns

The Lake District is a popular staycation spot for Brits - but one of its most charming villages tends to be overlooked in favour of more crowded towns

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3 d. ago European island named least spoilt by tourists and it has 60 beaches to pick from

Travellers willing to go the extra mile will find this true hidden gem. Sitting in the northern corner of the Aegean Sea, this island has white sand beaches, lush groves and intriguing ancient marbles

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3 d. ago Bryn Terfel: ‘I’d stand on a table and sing Elvis at the drop of a hat’

The opera singer, 59, on his love of Wales, performing for the King, and where he goes to let his hair downI had an angelic childhood. I was brought up on a sheep farm in Pant Glas, north Wales, with my older brother Ian. My father was a farmer, my mum worked in a school for children with disabilities, and they and my grandparents were in different choirs. There was always singing in the household, pieces of music on the kitchen cupboards.I’d stand on a table and sing an Elvis song at the drop of a hat. I wasn’t a boy soprano, but I entered into competitions in the Welsh festival, Eisteddfod. That allowed me to think of singing as a career. Any given weekend, you can compete either singing, reciting or playing an instrument. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The 'hidden gem' North Wales beach you need to visit this spring

Dogs are allowed on it all year-round so the whole family can enjoy it

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3 d. ago 'I took a ferry to France's premier booze cruise destination and found a hidden gem'

From a world-beating aquarium to sandy beaches and French fries galore, Northern France’s Opal Coast offers a stress-free family getaway less than two hours away over the Channel

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4 d. ago Europe's hidden gem island looks like Caribbean dream but there's a catch

Despite being nearby several insatiably popular holiday hotspots, this tranquil island has somehow managed to escape the tourist spotlight

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5 d. ago Perthshire’s hidden gem: Scottish hospitality at its best, AA Rosettes, championship golf, luxury pods & more

This stunning countryside retreat of a hotel is about to get even better, with luxury holiday pods and a spa and leisure club to add to the extensive facilities

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5 d. ago Prison governor had relationship with ‘Breaking Bad’ gang leader, jury told

Kerri Pegg allegedly accepted a car from Anthony Saunderson, who went by the name Jesse Pinkman.

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5 d. ago Proportion of children living in low income families, by local area

Relative low income is defined here as any family claiming child benefit and at least one other household benefit.

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5 d. ago Hidden gem that's 'better than Budapest and Athens' with thermal baths and warm summers

If you're looking for your next getaway but want to head off the beaten track – and save some money – consider this stunning capital city that has been compared to Budapest and Athens

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6 d. ago Going for gold: coin marks hope of bringing Welsh mine back from the dead

Clogau St David’s, once Britain’s richest goldmine, was considered exhausted. But miners are working there againThe workspace would not suit everyone. A soggy, gritty, cramped cavern 50 metres beneath a Welsh hillside accessible only by a series of ladders that drop through craggy holes into the darkness.But a smile spread over Dai Jones’s grime-caked face as the miner described the challenge of hunting for gold in the hills of north-west Wales and the joy when he and his colleagues find a few specks. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago David Brooks pleased late equaliser spared ‘Welsh legend’ Joe Allen’s blushes

The veteran midfielder’s back pass was intercepted for North Macedonia to take a late lead.

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