2 h. ago ‘He’ll be happy here’: papal retreat forsaken by Francis excited to welcome Pope Leo

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago ‘We felt abandoned by Francis’: Pope Leo heads to traditional papal residence for summer break

Longstanding tradition set to resume as new pontiff opts to spend summer holiday in Castel GandolfoWhen, soon after being elected in 2013, Pope Francis broke from longstanding Vatican tradition by choosing not to spend his summer holiday in the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, a sleepy hilltop town overlooking a lake about an hour south of Rome, residents were taken aback.One shopkeeper, Anna, compared the perceived rejection to a divorce, while another said it slightly ruptured a sense of belonging. Continue reading...

Culture

9 h. ago Leafy London walk through two Royal parks is 'perfect for a summer afternoon'

Leafy London walk through two Royal parks is 'perfect for a summer afternoon'  MyLondon

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9 h. ago The serene coastal town just two hours from London for a perfect beach getaway

The serene coastal town just two hours from London for a perfect beach getaway  Islington Gazette

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23 h. ago Dua Lipa flaunts her incredible figure in TINY sparkly bikini as she lets her hair down during sun

The singer, 29,  flaunted her incredible physique while hitting the beach, less than a week after her romantic Italian getaway with fiancé Callum Turner, 35.

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33 h. ago The 'glorious' wild swimming spot in London for a perfect dip this summer

The 'glorious' wild swimming spot in London for a perfect dip this summer  Enfield Independent

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4 d. ago Idaho sniper's grandpa hints at vain reason he launched firefighter ambush as his terrifying social media is revealed

Wess Val Roley allegedly launched a barrage of gunfire over several hours around 1.30pm at Canfield Mountain, close to the town of Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, killing two firefighters.

Events

5 d. ago Armed police and drones deployed to Welsh town as road closed for several hours and man arrested

'A number of police resources, including drone operators and firearms officers attended the location, and were supported by other emergency services'

Events

6 d. ago Rise of 'Lime bike leg': That's the epidemic of shattered limbs and mangled knees caused by the 86lb bikes. Now doctors and victims reveal the danger and say: 'I'm NEVER going on one of those again'

On a warm Saturday afternoon in west London, Theo thought he had found the perfect shortcut home to avoid waiting for the bus from Paddington station.

Events

8 d. ago How Agatha Christie made London a perfect backdrop for murder and mystery

How Agatha Christie made London a perfect backdrop for murder and mystery  The Federal

Events

1 week ago EU seaside town dubbed 'little Monaco' with posh harbour 3 hours from UK

Escape the overcrowded European hotspots by visiting this tiny but impressive coastal town often referred to as 'little Monaco' due to its luxury homes and stunning harbour

Politics

1 week ago How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals  AFAR

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2 w. ago Stacey Solomon nails summer occasionwear in pastel pink midi dress that's ideal for weddings and race days

Stacey Solomon's Club L London pink dress is the perfect pick for a day at the races, a summer wedding or a launch event, and it's still available to shop in all sizes

Economics

2 w. ago Stacey Solomon’s pastel pink midi dress is the perfect pick for a day at the races

Stacey Solomon wowed fans as she attended an event in a stunning pale pink midi dress from Club L London, and it’s the perfect pick if you’ve got a day at the races pending

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2 w. ago The foodie French town that’s less than two hours from London and is perfect for a weekend break

Just 1 hour 22 minutes by train from London St Pancras, Rachel Mills discovers how Lille is an easy weekend getaway that combines flea markets and cultural goings on with an exciting food and craft beer scene

Events

2 w. ago Lille: The pretty French town that’s less than two hours from London

Lille: The pretty French town that’s less than two hours from London  The Independent

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2 w. ago Gangs of London actors on how the show strikes the perfect balance of action and drama

Gangs of London actors on how the show strikes the perfect balance of action and drama  thenationalnews.com

Events

3 w. ago Adidas drops new Samba OG collab with Liberty London, and it’s the perfect summer shoe

Adidas drops new Samba OG collab with Liberty London, and it’s the perfect summer shoe  Syracuse.com

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3 w. ago Beyoncé fans in awe at proposal in London crowd at 'literally perfect' moment of set

Beyoncé fans in awe at proposal in London crowd at 'literally perfect' moment of set  MyLondon

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3 w. ago South London pub perfect for a day trip from Surrey reopens after £1 million revamp

South London pub perfect for a day trip from Surrey reopens after £1 million revamp  Surrey Live

Economics