22 h. ago This picture perfect Cotswolds village has just been crowned the most beautiful in the world

The quaint English parish (pictured, file photo) topped the ranking of the 50 most beautiful villages in the world recently released by Forbes Magazine.

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28 h. ago 'Loveliest ever' village next to magical woodland and lakes and filled with legends

The picture-perfect village of Beddgelert in the heart of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park is a hidden gem that's well worth a visit - and it's even home to some Welsh myths and legends

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56 h. ago I visited prettiest UK village but one thing ruined it — I won't return

The village is known as 'Venice of the Cotswolds' and it is extraordinarily beautiful, with its waterways and stone buildings making it so special.

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65 h. ago Tourist litter has ‘put pressure’ on idyllic Cotswolds village

The council said it has had to bump up waste colleciton on weekends due to volume of litter

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69 h. ago The world's 'most beautiful' village is right here in the UK and beat off competition in Italy and Spain

The beautiful village in the Cotswold was voted number one by Forbes Magazine.

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3 d. ago In Pictures: Waterlogged pitch perfect for cricketers playing annual game in sea

The tradition started in 1984, with the match ending when play is stopped by waves.

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4 d. ago Fury as 'TikTok tourists' are ruining pretty Cotswolds village

Bourton-on-the-Water boasts picturesque stone houses, characterful bridges and is situated along the River Windrush.

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4 d. ago Parents feel pressurised to create ‘picture perfect’ lunch boxes for their kids

Many TikTok posts showing an often-unattainable standard of domestic perfection so UK’s largest bakery brand has launched a spoof range of “beauty products” to highlight the ludicrous expectations

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4 d. ago Councillor slams 'TikTok tourists' over rubbish and abuse in Cotswolds village

Councillor Jon Wareing has slammed tourists for abusing locals and leaving rubbish in the village he claims is being "exploited" by a certain type of tourist

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4 d. ago North Yorkshire town with hidden 'grand castle' is somewhere 'everyone should visit'

The picturesque market town is the perfect day trip with plenty to do - including a stunning castle and magnificent abbey

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6 d. ago 'I visited picture perfect Welsh town and was not prepared for one thing'

Monmouth in Wales is a haven for sports fanatics thanks to its secret hidden gem golf course

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7 d. ago The idyllic villages cheaper than the Cotswolds that are loved by Americans and locals say 'living here is a no brainer'

Although you may hear a twang of the odd American accent, this is not the Cotswolds  - its the Notswolds, the latest go-to place for Londoners seeking refuge from the maddening crowds.

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7 d. ago ‘TikTok tourists’ are ruining the Cotswolds and exploiting our village for clicks, councillor fumes

District councillor Jon Wareing said social media visitors have ‘little real interest’ in the culture and heritage of Bourton-on-the-Water

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8 d. ago Stars' incredible transformations as they ‘age backwards’ from Carol Vorderman to Amanda Holden

From Carol Vorderman to Amanda Holden, you'd think these celebrities are ageing backwards from how picture perfect they look in 2025 - as they appear more glamorous than ever.

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9 d. ago Picture perfect corner of the UK 'better than Spain and Italy' for September break

The Cotswolds has been named the best place in Europe to visit in September, beating off competition from the likes of Spain, Italy and Greece, according to Lonely Planet

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1 week ago Scotland's 'picture perfect' islands that are more beautiful than Greece

If you're looking for somewhere that offers everything Greece does - but with Atlantic breezes instead of baking Mediterranean heat - there are plenty of options in Scotland

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1 week ago Lorraine Stanley looks happier than ever as she shares a glimpse into her picturesque country wedding to Mark Perez

Lorraine Stanley looked radiant as she gave fans a glimpse into her picture-perfect country wedding to her long-term partner Mark Perez.

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2 w. ago Amal Clooney looks picture perfect as she supports sickly husband George while leaving Venice the morning after he battled serious sinus infection on Jay Kelly red carpet

Amal Clooney looked picture perfect as she supported her sickly husband George while leaving the Venice FIlm Festival on Friday morning. 

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2 w. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's VERY short wedding guest list revealed... as friends whisper about IMMINENT date

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have only just announced their engagement, but planning is already in full force to ensure their wedding day is picture-perfect. 

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2 w. ago Picture perfect? How one of the best tennis photos of all time was taken at the US Open

Photographer Ray Giubilo’s half terrifying, half sublime one-in-a-million image of Jasmine Paolini had more than an element of fortune to itOf the scores of photographers from across the globe snapping thousands upon thousands of photos at this year’s US Open, one image has stood out above all the others so far at the tennis grand slam in New York.A slight imbalance from seventh-seed Jasmine Paolini and a relentlessly steady hand allowed photographer Ray Giubilo to nail a one-in-a-million shot at Flushing Meadows this week. Continue reading...

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