6 h. ago UK's best town is sandwiched between two of the country's most beautiful cities

The quaint market town of Wetherby, in West Yorkshire, has been named one of the best towns across the country - and it's no wonder why people love it so much

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28 h. ago Tiny UK seaside town crowned among Britain's best but it's missing 3 key things

This picturesque seaside town in Kent ranked among the best in the country in a recent consumer survey, despite missing three major tourist must-haves

Events

63 h. ago Bobby Vylan's 'death to IDF' chant turns Glastonbury into 'Summer of Hate' festival

Attitudes towards violence appear to be changing amid alarmingly high levels of support for undemocratic ideas among young people

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64 h. ago Switzerland hoping for festival of football as hosts get Euro 2025 party started

Enthusiasm is palpable as fans buy in to a tournament where progress should be made on and off the pitchIn any downtime from ensuring Euro 2025 passes smoothly, Uefa staff can take a short walk to watch Nyon’s summer jazz festival in full flow. Rive Jazzy is in its fourth decade and there should be something for everyone. The Greasers will be on stage to set a tone before England face Wales on 13 July; this Friday anyone with a penchant for swing can turn up at Place du Molard to enjoy harmonies by the Hot Shooters.The more pressing hope is that there will be plenty of those on Switzerland’s football pitches across the next 25 days. At its elite level, the women’s game has never before been blessed with the depth of quality it can showcase this month. There is justified optimism that no weak link will stick out like a sore thumb among the 16 contenders in this European Championship; at the top end a valid expectation exists that, while Spain are obvious favourites, at least three or...

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68 h. ago The charming Scottish seaside town that was named country's 'friendliest'

It has been praised for its friendly locals and community events.

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69 h. ago Wet Leg tour: From Glastonbury to the rest of the UK, Mercury Prize nominees hit the road

The duo are set to thrill audiences in a more ‘intimate’ locations after their festival appearances throughout the summer

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3 d. ago Offgrid adventures: Connecting with nature and friends in the Peak District

The Independent’s social media editor Niki Cottrell takes a train trip to the Peak District with friends to tackle the famous Kinder Scout trail

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4 d. ago Edinburgh festival 2025: 20 golden comedy shows to see this summer

Desiree Burch returns, Bridget Christie drops in and Toussaint Douglass flies while Joe Kent-Walters goes beyond the grave and Jazz Emu has a midlife crisisIt’s six years since Desiree Burch’s last standup show, in which time she’s become a fixture of small-screen comedy. Always compelling and thoughtful onstage, the theatre-maker turned standup now returns with a set described as “a madcap voyage” through midlife crisis and menopause.Monkey Barrel, 28 July to 10 August Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Public meeting in London: Our greatest strength Is walking together with people

Public meeting in London: Our greatest strength Is walking together with people  ANF English

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6 d. ago Britain's prettiest canal walk has waterside pubs, a boat café and something strange living in the water

Winding its leafy way through the Welsh countryside, the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often dubbed one of Britain’s prettiest waterways, and for good reason.

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6 d. ago Scotland’s "driest town" with stunning beaches named best seaside destination in the country

The former fishing port on the Moray Firth coast has been named one of the country’s best seaside destinations

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6 d. ago Holly Willoughby's Glastonbury boho look is the ONLY festival outfit inspo you need this summer

When it comes to festival fashion, TV presenter Holly Willoughby rarely gets it wrong. 

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6 d. ago All the headliners for BST Hyde Park 2025 as Olivia Rodrigo to kick off summer festival

The central London event which starts today takes place over several weekends

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7 d. ago The first 'fully accessible' Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue to be launched this summer

The fully accessible venues for people with visual impairment (VI) are the first of their kind at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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7 d. ago Arsenal hold Eberechi Eze transfer talks with Tottenham's £68m plan at major risk

Arsenal are said to be the latest club weighing up a blockbuster summer swoop for Eberechi Eze with the Crystal Palace star also attracting interest from Tottenham

Economics

7 d. ago The Scottish 'food town' near outdoor activity centre named best in the country

From a family activity centre to yummy restaurants, the town has it all.

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7 d. ago The best walks in and around Cardiff that you don't need a car to get to

No car, no problem, here are a few walks you can reach by public transport or bike

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8 d. ago The Scottish coastal pub with beer garden that was crowned 'best in Scotland'

The pub is only a short walk away from the beach.

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9 d. ago Kate Middleton's Favorite Handbag Is Nearly $400 off Just in Time for Summer

Kate Middleton's Favorite Handbag Is Nearly $400 off Just in Time for Summer  Town & Country Magazine

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1 week ago Keir Starmer update as PM issues warning ahead of crisis meeting

The PM will chair a meeting of Cobra, which holds sessions over matters of national emergency or major disruption

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