6 h. ago Historic Scottish town with 'charming' streets with some of UK's cheapest houses

Homes in town sold for an average of £154,688 last year, with prices rising from the previous year.

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34 h. ago Inside quaint historic town dubbed Scotland’s version of Stars Hollow where books outnumber people 250 to one

Watch footage of the historic Scottish town, which is preparing to host its annual book festival next month - with speakers including Nicola Surgeon and Sir John Kay.

Culture

37 h. ago The hidden gem Scottish Borders town near alpaca farm perfect for Edinburgh Fringe escape

It is located around just an hour out of Edinburgh.

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56 h. ago Scottish city called 'an urban wanderer’s delight' named country's pub capital

A Scottish town has been named country's top pub city, boasting nine pubs per square mile, far ahead of Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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3 d. ago ‘The dream came true’: Major League Baseball gets its first female umpire

Jen Pawol, 48, was given an ovation when she took to the pitch for a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta BravesIt was, she said, the day “the dream came true”. Jen Pawol, a 48-year-old former art teacher, made US sporting history at the weekend when she became the first female umpire of a Major League Baseball game during the regular season.Pawol, whose debut came on Saturday in a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, was given a standing ovation as she arrived on the pitch. Supporters held up signs reading “Pawol making HERstory” and “the time has come for one and all to play ball” – a nostalgic reference to A League of Their Own, the classic sports film about a women’s baseball league during the second world war. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Five scenic walks near London for a day out from the capital (all accessible by train)

From majestic clifftop hikes to rambles through bluebell forests, expert and author Julia Smith shares her favourite countryside walks for every ability — all easily accessible from the capital

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4 d. ago The Scottish town known for sporting history named cheapest UK day trip destination

The stunning town offers walkable access to beaches, historic sites, and attractions, with hidden costs as low as £25

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5 d. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma's Man Utd heartbreak as PSG transfer agreement surfaces

Manchester United could pounce for Gianluigi Donnarumma as Paris Saint-Germain pursue a younger goalkeeper - but the Italian has a bit of history against the Red Devils

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5 d. ago These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train

These 7 seaside towns are perfect for a day trip from London by train  National Geographic

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6 d. ago Family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as man fights for life after complaining of dodgy belly

The Vorrias family were on the final day of their summer trip to Zakynthos when their brother became critically ill and his travel insurance was declared void

Society

7 d. ago Jen Pawol to become first woman to umpire Major League Baseball game

Pawol will work Marlins-Braves doubleheaderFirst woman to umpire in MLB regular seasonMove follows other major leagues’ gender shiftsJen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB told the Associated Press on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Sport

7 d. ago History cannot repeat itself with Manchester United move for Benjamin Sesko

Man United need to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window and they are closing in on Benjamin Sesko.

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7 d. ago Princess Anne meets Irish President Michael D Higgins at his official Dublin residence during one

Princess Anne is spending the day in the Irish capital today, as she touches down in Dublin to a mark milestone event at 150th Dublin Horse Show. She was greeted by President Michael D. Higgins.

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7 d. ago Princess Anne to visit Ireland to show country's 'deep and enduring friendship with the UK' as she attends 150th Dublin Horse Show on one

Princess Anne is spending the day in the Irish capital today, in a visit packed with ceremony, celebration, and a dash of equestrian glamour.

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7 d. ago Scottish town known for its art trail and 'hippos' named UK's 'most affordable' place

Three other Scottish towns made the list of most affordable places in the UK

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8 d. ago Britain's cheapest supermarket is revealed as Aldi loses out on top spot for the first time in 20 months

Consumer group Which? has named the cheapest supermarket for a shopping list of 76 items.

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1 week ago Eddie The Eagle says he 'ate from bins' and was 'charity case' in new admission

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is one of the most famous underdogs in sporting history after competing in the ski jump at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada

Events

1 week ago Punch bags, penny pushers and Hillbilly shootouts: the 10 best classic seaside arcade machines

A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without a jangling cup of 2p coins or an overconfident uncle nursing a sore hand. Here’s a rundown of the top nostalgia-inducing gamesThe seaside day trip remains an almost essential component of the school summer holidays, and although the big beachfront arcades have changed a lot over the last decade, they are still a magnet for small kids with handfuls of change, as well as adults hoping to spy an old Space Invaders cabinet in the back. As a child of the 1980s, coin-op video games were an obsession, but what really fascinated me were the older machines, the electro-mechanical oddities that hung on into the digital age. Here are 10 of the best – please add your own in the comments. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Beautiful European city with £2 pints named 'cheapest for Brits' this summer

The holiday destination in Spain has been labelled as 'better than Magaluf' by Brits who have visited recently, with cheap drinks, stunning beaches and great nightlife

Economics

3 w. ago Russell Martin must be Rangers history maker in his first game in charge as one thing is clear about Ibrox

It's a tough start to competitive life at Ibrox for Martin but Kirk Broadfoot insists he simply must deliver a win on Tuesday or the Champions League dream will be as good as over.

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