24 h. ago Pretty UK beach near seaside town among the quietest to visit in Britain

A hidden and 'unspoilt' beach offers one of England's most tranquil summer escapes - a far cry from the crowded sands of nearby Weymouth in Dorset

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33 h. ago Influencer gets emotional admitting she has to shop at H&M amid financial struggles

Former ‘Wild’n Out’ cast member B. Simone says she’s ‘nitpicking every little thing’ when shopping now

Economics

56 h. ago The pretty town with UK's best high street bursting with 170 independent shops

Over 13,000 shops closed across the UK last year – including thousands of independents – but Stamford’s high street continues to flourish and there's a reason why

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3 d. ago The pretty town which is nearly always the hottest place in Wales

It sits within a sheltered valley which may protect it from the elements and has previously been named 'the best place to live in Wales'

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6 d. ago Redefining retail security: how to empower people while protecting profits

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6 d. ago Pretty UK town named Britain's hottest and it's 200 miles away from the south

As the UK braces for a 32C heatwave this weekend, many Brits will be flocking to the south coast - but the highest ever temperature recorded on the mainland is actually some 200 miles north

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7 d. ago Waterside city centre area to get new independent coffee shop aiming to 'fill a gap'

'It’s about being part of the neighbourhood'

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8 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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9 d. ago Survey reveals the UK city where residents spend the most time online

The data from Openreach suggests online shopping, gaming, and TV habits vary based on where people live

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9 d. ago 'I lived in pretty Spanish town for years and Brits still don't know it exists'

I lived in this beautiful Spanish town, likened to Venice, for seven year - and Brits are missing out on this hidden gem in the Costa Brava

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1 week ago ‘The best way to discover hidden gems’: why you should try out a bookshop crawl

Like bar-hopping, but for browsing books: this trend, popularised on TikTok, makes for a great day out – and can help you discover unique literary spotsWe’ve all heard of bar crawls, but what about a bookshop crawl? The premise is essentially the same – you hop from venue to venue – but instead of drinking beers you browse books. Having begun as a trend among TikTok users, mainly in the US, the idea has begun to be adopted across the globe.There are a few “official” ways to try it out for your yourself: Bookshop Crawl UK organises the London Bookshop Crawl, as well as crawls across the country, Bristol Walkfest has organised a walking tour of the city’s numerous indies, and in April, the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl ran an event for Independent Bookstore Day which rewarded participants who visited 10 shops on the day with 10% discount on books for the rest of the year. And the Global Book Crawl runs an annual event with 17 participating countries, from Ireland to Fiji. Continue readi...

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1 week ago Pretty coastal town with UK’s best hidden beach named cheapest seaside day out

Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, South Wales is a tranquil haven with limestone cliffs, golden beaches and rich greenery. It is just one of the beautiful beaches around the bargain seaside settlement

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1 week ago Shoppers warned that popular ‘fast’ payment method could leave them unprotected

The relatively new way to pay online could cause more problems if things go wrong, Which? warns

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2 w. ago Key reasons why online shoppers abandon their orders before checkout

A consumer survey found that 13 per cent of shoppers often buy multiple sizes of clothing or footwear online to find the best fit

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2 w. ago Independent toy shop to close because it can’t keep up with Trump’s tariffs: ‘It’s just impossible’

Portland’s Merci Milo has been open in the city since 2021 but will close its doors at the end of the month

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2 w. ago Siblings shocked after school photo turns up in charity shop hundreds of miles away

Jade Kirkum, one of the siblings in the photo, said their story shows the ‘power of social media’

Culture

3 w. ago Pretty UK market town with best food is the 'loveliest in England'

Which? Travel asked more than 9,000 people to rate their favourite inland towns and villages' food and drink offering. Ludlow, a historic market town in Shropshire, came out on top

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3 w. ago Shrinkflation: Supermarkets could be forced to tell customers if they are paying more for less

Items such as digestive biscuits, butter and chocolate bars have seen a decrease in size while their unit cost has increased

Economics

3 w. ago My favourite seaside town is just 1 hour from London and so much better than Brighton

The beach is a beautiful spot that's perfect for a quick day trip or weekend break, but it's often overlooked in favour of neighbouring towns.

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3 w. ago The UK seaside town forgotten by tourists and overshadowed by its neighbours

With a huge beach, independent shops and a strong community spirit, the town is a real hidden gem that has been overlooked by visitors

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