23 h. ago Tranquil Perthshire town that was named Scotland's 'happiest place to live'

It is known as a gateway to the Highlands.

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27 h. ago Englishman visits 'Scotland's best town' but feels 'conned' after arriving at Wetherspoons

An English YouTuber who runs the Honest Places channel explored Oban after it was named Scotland's 'Town of the Year' as part of the Scotland Loves Local Awards last year

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55 h. ago The town just outside Glasgow that was named 'best place to live' in 2026

"Village charm meets city cool."

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3 d. ago The 'bustling' market town an hour from Manchester named one of UK's 'best places to live' in 2026

It's 'perfect for city workers who crave the country life'

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4 d. ago Book lovers' dream with more than 20 book shops and special claim to fame

Sitting quietly on the border of England and Wales this quaint town made history when it was named as the world's first 'book town', and continues to draw in bookworms across the UK

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6 d. ago Scotland's happiest places to live named as 'gateway to the Highlands' top list

The "happiest places" in Scotland have been named. Coming in at number one on the list is a small town that is known as a 'gateway to the Highlands'.

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6 d. ago Scottish town one of 'UK's worst' hailed by visitors as a peaceful place to visit

The Highlands town was named among the worst holiday destinations for a short UK getaway

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7 d. ago The seaside Highlands town with fish and chip van named 'Scotland's best chippy'

It also serves up breakfast and mouthwatering daily specials.

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7 d. ago I went to seaside spot with high street full of amazing shops and the best chips ever

It was named the second best coastal town in the UK last year, and it's easy to see why. With a two-mile long beach, a charming high street and great food, it's the perfect spot for a day trip.

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9 d. ago How Hull went from being named 'UK's worst town' to one of the top destinations to visit in the WORLD

It once topped the list for the 50 Worst Places to Live in the UK over a decade ago. But now, it has landed a spot on the National Geographic's top 25 best global destination in the world. (stock image)

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1 week ago Canada's 'Scottish town' with Scots street names and its own Highland Games

It even has pubs that sell Scottish ales.

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1 week ago The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain

The market town just 30 minutes from London named 'most perfect' in Britain  This Is Local London

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1 week ago Meet the town attempting to clear names of executed English 'witches'

It's nearly Halloween and that means it's time to dig out your pointed hat. But, one town is spending their spooky season attempting to clear the name of executed 'witches' from 1560 to 1680. Let's take a look

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1 week ago I visited the coastal town named one of the best places to live and loved the wildlife, walks, and cafés

This fabulous coastal town on our largest island is described as being 'surrounded by unparalleled beauty, with wildlife galore and a thriving community'

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1 week ago These Scottish cities are the happiest in Europe, according to locals

Time Out surveyed 18,500 residents on how happy they feel in their city and what aspects make it a good place to live.

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2 w. ago The seaside town near Edinburgh that was named best winter holiday spot in Scotland

It is home to interesting attractions, cosy pubs, and much more.

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2 w. ago Town just 30 minutes from Manchester named as England's best place to retire

The quaint market town of Glossop is England's prime location for retirement, according to new research

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2 w. ago ‘I can’t keep living like this’: Ali Riley on ending her stellar soccer career

Angel City and New Zealand defender on injury pain, losing her childhood home in LA’s wildfires and why the sport needs to talk more about IVFUnder a blazing-hot sun, among a crowd of 90,185 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on 10 July 1999, an 11-year-old girl was standing behind the goal where Brandi Chastain struck the penalty that won the World Cup for the United States, soaking in pure inspiration. Ali Riley, now 37, captain of New Zealand and a veteran of five World Cup campaigns, looks back on witnessing that moment in person and says: “That made me want to be a strong woman that could show her abs in front of the entire world and be on the front page of a newspaper. I think about how uncool it was to be good at sports, back then, and that moment was pivotal for me to see those women do what they did and be celebrated for it.”On Sunday it will be Riley being celebrated at what is being billed as her farewell match at her home-town club Angel City, who named her as their first capt...

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2 w. ago The Stirling town named 'Scotland's friendliest' with autumn walks and cosy inn

"Perfect for a weekend away"

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2 w. ago Pretty market town 90 minutes from Cardiff named best spot for food and drink in the UK

The UK's best food and drink can be found in a market town that's been dubbed the 'loveliest town in England' - and it's not where you'd expect

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