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I stayed in UK's 'best' seaside town — my accommodation was the best I've ever seen

I stayed in UK's 'best' seaside town — my accommodation was the best I've ever seen (Image: Alex Ridout)It's one of the UK's most popular seaside towns and has even been named the "best" of the...

We run the UK's 'best pie and mash shop' - our customers come all the way from Australia

Often referred to as the original street food, pie and mash is a cockney classic and a staple of British cuisine - but the number of shops are dwindling. However, M. Manze, which constantly crops up...

The 'most beautiful' English seaside town is the 'perfect' destination

The sun is shining and with another heatwave on the cards, many of us may be heading for a day out at the beach to cool ourselves off in the sea and to enjoy a Mr Whippy ice cream. Although many may...

UK top 20 seaside town boasts one of Europe's best beaches and a wonder of the world

Boasting golden sands and one of the most stunning naturally occurring landmarks in the country, Weymouth in Dorset has been hailed as “the epitome of a picturesque British coastal town.”A part...

Your ultimate guide to the National Trust's Summer of Play

Can-do attitude at Benthall Hall, Shrops, for the National Trust's Summer of Play (Image: National Trust / James Dobson)Bringing a family festival atmosphere to 175 National Trust sites across...

The incredible UK seaside island city that's one of Britain's 'best kept secrets'

The UK's only island city is one of the country's "best-kept secrets" and the "soul" of our seafaring nation. Just off the coast of Hampshire, Portsmouth sits on Portsea Island, a low-lying peninsula...

Incredible A road runs entire length of country — no one knows its start point

The incredible A470 road makes for one of the UK's best road trips (Image: cineman69 via Getty Images)It's the only A road in the UK that runs the entire length of a country. It begins at a seaside...

The pretty UK seaside town with 2 miles of beaches that's just 90 minutes from London

This town is known for its incredible coastline and it’s a popular spot for those wanting to visit the seaside in summer. Kent is home to many much-loved beaches and towns, but this one is often...

UK theme parks in crisis as beloved attractions face extinction

For over 100 years thrill seekers have travelled across the country to Victorian seaside towns or pleasure gardens to woop and yell at fair grounds. Rollercoasters, games, carousels and candy floss...

The picture-perfect English village that is frozen in time

The picturesque village of Lower Slaughter in Gloucestershire has retained its quintessentially English allure for over a century, remaining a stalwart of English history in the Cotswolds. Nestled in...

Long-lost deer sculpture containing hidden message to social snobs is rediscovered

A long-lost silver sculpture of a pair of rutting stags commissioned by the former owner of one of the National Trust’s most stunning country homes has been recovered by the conservation charity...

The UK seaside town that's like 'going back 50 years' and locals love it

A pretty seaside town is like ‘going back 50 years’, according to locals. Llandudno is a coastal resort in north Wales, overlooking the Irish Sea.The seafront is the centre of the town, with a...

The underrated UK seaside town named one of the best places in the North of England

With its sweeping coastline, characterful streets, and rich historical charm, this northern seaside town has quietly built a loyal following - yet still flies under the radar for many tourists.While...

I stayed in iconic UK seaside town's 'worst' hotel — guests call it 'one-star terrible'

I went to an iconic seaside town's 'worst' hotel which many have rated one-star (Image: David Nelson)The crisps were trodden into the carpet when I arrived, and they were still there when I left 18...

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and WalesJust nowGetty ImagesMPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their...