5 h. ago Island on the Thames is cheaper than neighbours' homes, just a 40

Many people dream of owning their own island. White sandy beaches, palm trees, crystal clear waters and complete solitude.

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9 h. ago Historic cobbled market town with county's best deli and 'most haunted' pub 40 minutes from Manchester

An award-winning deli, a host of historic pubs and a pretty cobbled square are among the attractions

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10 h. ago Tiny market town could be the best place to charity shop in the country

The town has a rich history and is home to a number of charities

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10 h. ago The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain

The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain  This Is Local London

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68 h. ago The Welsh seaside hotel right by massive beach resort with medieval castle views and fancy spa

CLOSE to Snowdonia National Park and the enchanting Isle of Anglesey, The Quay Hotel in Conwy is immersed in natural beauty. Read on to find out more about the hotel. Where is The Quay Hotel and Spa? The Quay Hotel and Spa is on Deganwy Quay in Conwy, Wales. Conwy is a walled market town...

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2 d. ago Underrated European town with a pretty Christmas market and festive train that costs less to visit than a UK staycation

THERE is a charming, small Italian city that hosts a quiet Christmas market for less than the cost of visiting one in the UK. The tiny city of Arezzo located in the Tuscan hills of Italy features the country's largest Christmas market that is themed like an Alpine village. Each winter, according to Visit Tuscany,...

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3 d. ago The charming Scottish market town with 'magnificent' castle you can stay in

It has lots of treasures to uncover while visiting.

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4 d. ago ‘The cars just turn them into mush’: can Britain’s toads be saved from traffic and terrible decline?

Since 1985, the country’s toad population has almost halved, with hundreds of thousands killed on the roads each year. But many people are determined to protect them – including 274 dedicated patrol groupsIt’s 7.30 on a Friday evening, but I’m not heading to the pub or putting on a film. Instead, I’ve caught the train to a market town in Wiltshire, where I’m meeting up with members of Warminster toad patrol. These are volunteers who – like similar groups up and down the country – give up their evenings to protect their local toad population.For the common toad (scientific name Bufo bufo) is becoming increasingly uncommon. A recent study led by amphibian and reptile charity Froglife showed that the UK toad population has almost halved since 1985. To see a creature that has been a stalwart of the British countryside – not to mention a prominent feature of literature and folklore – in decline is “worrying”, says Dr Silviu Petrovan, senior researcher at the University of Cambridge and l...

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4 d. ago This coastal walled town has a medieval castle and has waterside pubs

Located in beautiful Pembrokeshire, the particularly walled town offers a charming blend of historical charm with a traditional market atmosphere, local shops, and proximity to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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5 d. ago Town just 30 minutes from Manchester named as England's best place to retire

The quaint market town of Glossop is England's prime location for retirement, according to new research

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5 d. ago I live in a Kent seaside town 90 minutes from London that's brimming with independent shops

I live in a Kent seaside town 90 minutes from London that's brimming with independent shops  Kent Live

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5 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

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6 d. ago The picturesque chocolate box village just 30 minutes from London

The picturesque chocolate box village just 30 minutes from London  Times Series

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6 d. ago Pretty location with some of best food in UK dubbed 'loveliest town in England'

The UK's best food and drink can be found in a market town that's been dubbed the 'loveliest town in England' - and it's not where you'd expect but has grown in popularity over the years

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7 d. ago Fish and chip shop owner forced to quit because she's become allergic to FISH

Terri Williams, 40, has run her shop in a Powys market town for 12 years as the third generation of her family to lovingly batter their cod, hake and plaice

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8 d. ago Hidden gem town with gothic ruins and fairytale castle 'everyone should visit'

Helmsley, located in North Yorkshire, is a charming market town that makes for an ideal weekend destination and can be reached in under two hours by car from Greater Manchester

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8 d. ago Hidden gem market town with 'grand castle' 'everyone should visit'

It's a picturesque place that 'feels like a breath of fresh air'

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8 d. ago The pretty UK town full of independent shops is 'just like York' but less crowded

The lovely market town is well worth a visit - especially in the autumn.

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9 d. ago Hidden beach in stunning Welsh bay named second best in UK is perfect for autumn walks

This Welsh bay is repeatedly voted as one of the best beaches in the country.

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1 week ago Perfect staycation town with fairytale castle surrounded by azure sea

Marazion, in Cornwall, is a historic market town that is perfect for a staycation all year round. The town is home to a fairytale castle and boasts stunning beaches

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