30 h. ago Most beautiful' village in England is like 'stepping into a postcard'

Bibury in Gloucestershire has been described as the "most beautiful village in England" and is a popular spot for tourists thanks to its charming houses and serene river

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3 d. ago Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert on leaving her marriage for a dying friend: ‘She said, Let’s just live balls to the wall until I die!’

One was a happily married and internationally famous writer, the other a cool, funny hairdresser and ex-drug addict. Then a shock diagnosis pitched them into an intense love affair ...Sometime in the summer of 2017 I wrote in my journal, “Jesus fucking Christ, please save me.” I was trapped in hell, and I could see no way out. Our beautiful, sunny, two-bedroom penthouse apartment in the East Village – which I had rented for Rayya to make her happy in the last months of her life – had become a dungeon of misery, danger, degradation, drugs. Rayya kept the shades drawn at all hours of the day, not only because the light hurt her eyes but also because she had become intensely paranoid that she was being watched by the police, and that they were coming for her.And, to be honest, the police might very well have come for her (for both of us, actually), because our apartment now contained thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of cocaine – some of which Rayya was cooking down and shootin...

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3 d. ago 'What a joy': A new chapter for a beautiful village pub steeped in history

'Now... onto the next challenge'

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5 d. ago Picturesque village named 'most beautiful' with huge claim to fame

The charming English village is a must-visit for anyone looking for a picturesque getaway - and it's easy to see why it's been dubbed the 'most beautiful' in the region

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5 d. ago Hundreds fight move in beloved tourist village which they claim will 'inconvenience thousands'

More than 1,800 people have signed two petitions against the plans suggesting they would 'potentially lessen our beloved village's desirability as a beautiful sightseeing spot in Wales'

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7 d. ago Beautiful UK village 'best seen in autumn' has amazing pubs and gorgeous walks

A postcard-worthy village has been named the UK's best destination for autumn thanks to its amazing food scene, independent shops and breathtaking countryside on the doorstep

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1 week ago Beautiful Scottish seaside village near oyster festival that is a must

The village is a scenic seaside place with pastel houses, sandy beaches, clifftop walks, and the ruins of Dunskey Castle.

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1 week ago From patriotic to racist – can the England flag ever be reclaimed?

A group raising money to get every lamp post in their village adorned with the ‘beautiful’ St George’s flag has been met with backlash. Helen Coffey asks whether the far right’s commandeering of our national symbol means it’s forever tainted

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1 week ago The Scottish seaside village with beautiful beach that appeared in Outlander

It is a wonderful destination for a day out by the coast.

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1 week ago I stayed in a beautiful UK village I knew little about — I want to return already

A holiday in the UK to the likes of County Durham should be on everyone's bucket-list, according to this traveller who looked back on her stay in one of its beautiful villages

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1 week ago Stunning road trip near Greater Manchester named one of the best in the UK

It's takes you through beautiful villages and and gorgeous countryside

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2 w. ago Pretty Sussex seaside gem named among England's best 'chocolate box villages'

Situated on an inlet of Chichester harbour, this picturesque village is considered one of the most beautiful and historically significant 'chocolate box villages' in the country

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2 w. ago One of the most beautiful villages in England is just one hour from London

One of the most beautiful villages in England is just one hour from London  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago Holidaymakers visiting 'absolutely beautiful' Welsh village encounter immediate issue

Leanne and Dan have been taking in the sights of Wales in their van and recently visited the idyllic Llŷn Peninsula, but they ran into a problem immediately in one popular village

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2 w. ago One of England's prettiest villages is foodie heaven and celeb claim to fame

Cartmel in Cumbria, the fifth most picturesque village in England according to Independent Cottages, boasts beautiful walks, fascinating history, a racecourse and two Michelin-starred restaurants

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2 w. ago Stunning village is home to a legendary tale, grand castle and a beautiful lake

Drumnadrochit is a small village in the Scottish Highlands that is famous for being the home of the Loch Ness Monster, but it has so much more to offer than that.

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2 w. ago 'I visited one of England's most beautiful villages but there was huge catch'

Clovelly in North Devon has been named the third most beautiful chocolate box village in England - but there is a downside for those wanting to visit the area

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3 w. ago Beautiful village hidden in the middle of a UK city that's 'so worth a visit'

Tucked away in a picturesque enclave, the village is an oasis in the middle of a city and a hit with tourists who stumble upon it

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3 w. ago I visited village named UK's most desirable with beautiful park and 'magical' crystal grotto

The crystal grotto is located inside the grounds of a park within the village, and it's a real must-see if you're visiting this summer

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4 w. ago England's 'most beautiful' village loved by film crews with quaint but grim past

It's often named as one of the best places to live in the UK but this postcard-worthy village - used by Tim Burton for the Jonny Depp horror film Sleepy Hollow - has a chilling secret befitting of one of the movies it's been used in

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