10 h. ago Quaint seaside town with 'friendly' locals and stunning views is the UK's 'best kept secret'

The pretty seaside town has been named one of the UK's 'best kept secrets' - and we went to find out why it's so special.

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15 h. ago England's best place to retire has been named and it's in unexpected location

The UK's best place to retire has been named as the tiny town of Glossop, on the edge of the Peak District, with a life expectancy of 85 and a short drive to Manchester

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30 h. ago The Scottish seaside town that was named 'saddest on the east coast'

It was slammed for its "run-down town centre and a distinct lack of investment".

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3 d. ago Scotland's best places 'for autumn foliage' named by Scots as small town ranks first

The top walks across the country this season have been crowned by locals

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5 d. ago The Scottish town named one of world's best places to see spectacular Autumn colours

The town in Perth and Kinross was listed among destinations including Japan and New Hampshire - and was even ranked above Canada for its stunning autumnal landscapes.

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5 d. ago The Scottish town named 'most depressing' that is actually perfect for autumn getaway

Despite some negative feedback, it makes for a great staycation spot.

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5 d. ago The market town named among the prettiest in the UK just 40 minutes from London

The market town named among the prettiest in the UK just 40 minutes from London  Enfield Independent

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6 d. ago The Lanarkshire town with 'war zone' town centre named among ugliest in Scotland

It was also criticised for its "shabby streets".

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7 d. ago UK town known for infamous 'Chernobyl estate' named ugliest in Scotland

The Carbuncle Awards, which bestow the 'Plook on the Plinth' prize to the ugliest town in the country, have returned for 2025 after a decade-long hiatus and this Scottish town has taken it

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7 d. ago Scottish town home to infamous 'Chernobyl estate' named ugliest in country

It was criticised for its "grey walls, rubble and boarded-up windows"

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8 d. ago The Spanish coastal town that experts have named best for Brits

If you're dreaming of a new home with sun-soaked beaches and traditional Mediterranean charm without the crowds - one property expert has shared a hidden Spanish town that ticks all the boxes. 

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9 d. ago Experienced skydiver dies after plunging nearly 5000ft to ground in horror fall

Sandro Bigozzi, 49, was one of Italy's most experienced skydivers with nearly 6,000 jumps to his name. He died after taking off from an airstrip in the town of Montecompatri, close to Rome

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1 week ago How to make perfect nanaimo bars – recipe | Felicity cloake's How to make the perfect

This Canadian staple has long been interpreted differently, with various nuts and biscuit bases, but which version nails it?Canadians are famously nice – think laid-back Keanu Reeves, sunny Pamela Anderson, the charmingly incompetent Inspector Gadget – except when it comes to their beloved nanaimo bars. Get the ratio of this three-tier national treasure wrong, as the New York Times stood accused of doing in 2021, when its Instagram account posted a picture of squares that one user described as “an insult to Canadians everywhere”, and you’ll discover you can push them only so far.The Times is not alone in attracting ire. So popular are nanaimo (pronounced nuh-NYE-mo) bars, named after the British Colombian logging and mining town where they are said to have originated, that Canada Post put them on a stamp in 2019 only to face similar howls of outrage, albeit in Canadian: “One hesitates to be critical,” Nanaimo’s mayor explained carefully, “but it’s not a very accurate depiction.” Con...

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1 week ago The hidden gem an hour from Manchester named the most affordable market town to buy a first home

The town also boasts plenty of shops, pubs and events even if you do not want to move there

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2 w. ago British seaside town named 'worst' with dog mess problem and murky brown sea

A survey carried out by Which? found that the town's accommodation and value for money scored a meagre 49%

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2 w. ago American visits Scottish seaside town for first time and is floored by one thing

An American visited a Scottish seaside town for the first time and was left floored by one thing. Kalani Smith recently ventured to the area to see what all the fuss is about

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2 w. ago Five Scottish seaside chippies shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2026

40 takeaways in the UK are set to go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist - and five are in Scotland.

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2 w. ago Bustling Scots town with iconic River Clyde bridge named best place to live for employment

The town in Renfrewshire has been named Scotland’s top town for employment and connectivity in a nationwide study

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2 w. ago Scottish town once named 'worst' now crowned top spot in country for wellbeing

The town topped Scotland for wellbeing in the 2025 Best Places to Live report, but scored low for house prices, connectivity or natural environment

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2 w. ago Coastal Welsh town with scenic journey through national park named one of UK's most affordable

The town has been named the happiest seaside location in the UK, and it's easy to see why its residents are so content

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