13 h. ago The quaint Cotswolds village where locals need permission to paint their front doors black

The idyllic Cotswolds village of Snowshill, with its higgledy-piggledy honey-colored stone cottages, has had new planning rules implemented.

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17 h. ago Historic town founded by Black Colombians fleeing slavery eyes second ‘independence’

San Basilio de Palenque calls itself ‘the first free Black territory in the Americas’ – a referendum next month could win its own local governmentThe Caribbean Colombian village that proudly calls itself “the first free Black territory in the Americas” is on the verge of freeing itself once again – not from the Spanish crown, as it did in the early 18th century, but from local government control.Just over 300 years after Spain recognised San Basilio de Palenque as a slavery-free territory, residents of the community, just 30 miles away from the touristic hub of Cartagena, are set to vote on finally becoming an independent town.Young people rehearse their musical performance for the night of the Drum festival in San Basilio de Palenque Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Munya Chawawa launches theatre club to open doors for the next generation of black talent

The comedian and satirist hopes to make the arts more accessible for young black boys across the capital with his new arts initiative

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6 d. ago The tiny Cotswolds village home to the Beckhams that is privately owned – and has welcomed LOADS of celebs

THE Cotswolds has some of the most beautiful villages in the UK, and one is home to a very famous family. David, Victoria Beckham and their four kids quite often escape London to their countryside estate, and have even been spotted down the local pub. The village where the couple bought their home is Great...

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1 week ago LePub Opens Its Doors in London and Unveils New Leadership Team

LePub Opens Its Doors in London and Unveils New Leadership Team  Little Black Book | LBBOnline

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1 week ago 'Married men from local village DM me while their smug wives shop in Primark'

'Britain's most hated woman' Carla Bellucci has claimed married men from her local village have been popping up in her DMs all while their unsuspecting wives 'look down' on her

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1 week ago All Mount Everest hikers brought back to safety after being stuck for days in ‘violent’ blizzard

Mass search-and-rescue mission involved local guides, villagers, and officials

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1 week ago Gorgeous UK seaside destination is much quieter than it's 'popular neighbour'

Seahouses in Northumberland is a working fishing village that offers a unique and local experience for those looking to escape the well-trodden tourist paths and is a lovely autumn break

Culture

1 week ago Mount Everest rescue mission as thousands stranded during snow storm

Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to clear snow and restore access to areas above 4,900 metres, according to reports in Chinese media.

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2 w. ago Ozzy Osbourne reveals extent of final health battle in posthumous memoir

‘Death’s been knocking at my door for the last six years,’ Black Sabbath rocker writes

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2 w. ago Bridget Jones made our UK village famous but it’s being ruined by Airbnb tourists who wander around like it’s Disneyland

LOCALS of a Cotswold village, famous for being the home of Bridget Jones in the hit rom-com, are furious at the council for letting tourists overrun their home. Snowshill, which appeared in the 2001 film, 'Bridget Jones's Diary' has been 'ruined' by holiday lets complained its residents. Sheila Wilks, 85, said: "I have been here...

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire lollipop people axe temporarily halted but parents' campaign continues

Renfrewshire Council confirmed earlier this month how it planned to cull school crossing patrollers at nine locations in towns and villages across the local authority area.

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2 w. ago The gorgeous Welsh village locals don't want tourists to discover

From Barafundle Bay to Glamorgan, there are plenty of beautiful spots to explore in Wales that attract hordes of crowds. But there's one village that locals don't want you to find out about.

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3 w. ago Tiny Welsh village raised £100,000 to try to save their local pub and succeeded

There are fewer than 1,000 people living in the village outside of Cardiff and yet they raised the huge sum to keep the pub open

Economics

3 w. ago Villagers taking ministers to court after being refused permission to buy local pub

VILLAGERS are taking ministers to court after being refused permission to buy their local pub.

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3 w. ago Villagers' fury over Gatwick second runway: 'Heartbroken' residents living in shadow of airport condemn 'appalling' £2.2billion plan that will have devastating impact on their communities

Locals in the nearby village of Carlwood say the decision to approve the £2.2 billion plan for a second runway at Gatwick Airport is 'heartbreaking' and 'appalling'.

Economics

3 w. ago Last remaining pub in Falkirk village gets green light for beer garden

Airth Venue is hoping for more sunshine after board agrees to plan for outdoor area.

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3 w. ago Revived West Lothian village food hub praised for feeding community

It’s when you hear from the people who volunteer at Bridgend’s Larder food hub that you realise that it is much more than a Thursday night village shop.

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3 w. ago Fury over plans for 1,600 homes that will double size of village and 'destroy' picturesque countryside

Locals fear the North Somerset village 'won't be able to cope' and fear it will turn their rural community in a 'small town'.

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4 w. ago UK village named 'world's most beautiful' has 3 big problems, claims local

Bibury in the Cotswolds has been named the most beautiful village in the world by Forbes Magazine - but for those of us who live here, it's not quite the fairytale it seems

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