64 h. ago Scottish city with renowned architecture and beach rated best place for families to live in UK

A new study analysed UK cities to find the most affordable locations for family housing based on earnings, property costs, and disposable income.

Society

3 d. ago British explorer, 63, becomes the first person ever to reach seven of the world's most remote places

Chris Brown, 63, is on a mission to visit all eight Poles of Inaccessibility - the exact spot on a continental land mass or ocean that is furthest from the sea or coast in any direction.

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8 d. ago Our favourite cheap days out that are under an hour from London – from trendy seaside towns to historic cities

THE hustle and bustle of living in the UK's capital can sometime be overwhelming, let along the expensive price of doing things in the city during your free time. But less than an hour outside of London, there are a number of amazing places to visit that won't break the bank. Think seaside spots with...

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1 week ago The Scottish beaches which dominate top 10 list of best UK spots to visit this autumn

The top three named beaches are all in Scotland.

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1 week ago Historic city with 'barely any tourists' is 'one of the best places to visit in Europe'

A recent list has named the top 16 European city-break destinations that can be easily reached by train and one Belgian spot has been called as a must-visit in the region

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2 w. ago ‘A perfectly calibrated Swiss watch of cringe’: why Fawlty Towers remains the greatest ever sitcom, 50 years on

It’s the 50th anniversary of the comedy that’s so foundational for TV as a medium, it’s the Beatles for the small screen. Five decades later, John Cleese and Connie Booth’s show is still unmatchedThe first episode of Fawlty Towers was broadcast on 19 September 1975. We are now half a century distant from that point; as far away as the first episode of Fawlty Towers was from John Logie Baird’s first successful transmission of greyscale television pictures in 1925. And, while the creation of Fawlty Towers wasn’t a technical breakthrough on quite the same level, Fawlty Towers does feel almost as fundamental and foundational to the medium. Like the music of the Beatles, it’s become part of the dominant cultural language of the era.In a 2019 list compiled by the Radio Times, the show was named the greatest ever British sitcom. Has anyone ever done it better? Fifty years seems a reasonable point at which to assess the show’s legacy and conclude that they probably haven’t. And even if anyo...

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2 w. ago Palace explains royal protocol after Melania Trump didn't curtsy to King Charles

During the state visit, Melania Trump was spotted not curtsying to the monarch King Charles, and some people wondered if it was a breach of protocol. The palace has clarified the exact guidance

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2 w. ago 'Hidden gem' beach with clear blue waters is just an hour from major Scottish city

A 'hidden gem' beach with clear blue waters and golden sands is just an hour from a major Scottish city and it's a spot that many people didn't even know existed

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2 w. ago World rugby’s strongest players revealed as squat records surface

One surprise winger almost makes the list of heaviest rugby squatters, which is dominated by big, burly front row stars from across the world

Sport

2 w. ago Prince William spotted asking worried Kate Middleton 'are you okay?' during Trump visit

The Princess and Prince of Wales met with Donald Trump and First Lady Melania today as they continued their state visit to the UK

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2 w. ago Adolescence star Owen Cooper, 15, makes history at Emmys as he becomes youngest

The British drama, which dominated Netflix’s most-watched list earlier this year, swept the awards

Culture

2 w. ago Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever male Emmy winner for breakout Adolescence role

The British drama, which dominated Netflix’s most-watched list earlier this year, swept the awards.

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk’s death raises fears of ‘beginning of a darker chapter’ for US violence

Social media and widespread availability of lethal weapons make this era more dangerous than the 1960s – and the violence may increaseCharlie Kirk’s killing came amid a rise in political violence in the US, the kind now so frequent that it moves swiftly out of news cycles it would once have dominated.The list is long and growing. From the two assassination attempts on Donald Trump during his campaign last year to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home burnt in an arson attack in April and the Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband gunned down by a man dressed as a police officer in June, to name a few. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Gorgeous UK town with waterfalls and cute shops is perfect spot to visit in autumn

This beautiful town in north Wales is makes for the perfect escape from the city, with a distinctly alpine feel, charming stone buildings and an impressive waterfall

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2 w. ago Shifting sands reported at Scots beach as council urges public to stay away

People have been asked to avoid the beauty spot as a matter of safety.

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3 w. ago The coastal Scottish town with stunning beach hosting seafood festival this week

It's a must-visit for oyster lovers.

Society

3 w. ago Scotland's 'best places to visit' this autumn crowned as city takes top spot

15 destinations across the country were singled out.

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