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The Insider's Guide to Chester
Janet Reeder talks to four people proud to live and work in the county town and recommends some of the best things to do on a visit. Mary Ann Cameron Ghost Tour guide I’ve lived in Chester since the mid-'70s. I used to work at Chester
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The leafy London borough beloved of bishops and Bowie
First recorded in AD862 as Bromleag, Anglo Saxon for a ‘woodland clearing where broom (a shrub) grows’, it’s quite fitting Bromley remains one of the leafiest areas. It was chosen by the Bishops of Rochester to be their base for visitors to London
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Can Derbyshire lay claim to England’s smallest village?
Some interesting facts about Derbyshire are indisputable. Buxton, for example, is England’s highest market town and the Peak District is the oldest national park in the UK. Yet can our county lay claim to England’s smallest village? Here, the
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How the regeneration of Torquay’s harbourside will transform the seaside town
Down on the English Riviera, plans are underway for a major facelift of the harbourside at Torquay. Could this be the start of something wonderful for the seaside town? Chrissy Harris pays a visit to find out what’s happening in her home town.
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Ministry of Defence announces national event for 80th anniversary of D-Day
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that a national event will take place to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It is planned to be held at Portsmouth on June 5 as the Hampshire city played a key role in preparing for the invasion of the
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Exploring Cirencester’s vibrant Black Jack Street and Stable Yard
Early one morning in the quiet hush before the streets of Cirencester awake, an elfin-like runner and her daughter explore the town in athletic style whilst capturing the beauty of their surroundings on camera. Unknowingly the elder runner, dressed
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The traditional Hampshire market town that is quietly being reinvented
Quaint and quirky. Timeless yet on trend. Romsey is a curious mix. This traditional market town is where country types in gilets and chinos rub shoulders with eco-warriors and creatives. How interesting. The town’s historic and picturesque backdrop
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Enjoying the slow pace of life in charming Aylsham
If you’re looking for a relaxing mini-break then you couldn’t ask for a more laidback destination than Aylsham. Packed with charm, the pretty town enjoys the best of both worlds and is within easy reach of vibrant Norwich and the gorgeous north
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5 reasons to love Burnham-on-Crouch
Situated on the banks of the River Crouch in the Maldon District is Burnham-on-Crouch. There is evidence of human activity in the area as far back as the Bronze Age and the village is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. Burnham Week Founded
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Why Rossendale is a regular on lists of the best places to live
Rossendale has a reputation as one of the best places in the UK to spot a UFO; maybe they visit so regularly because they agree with The Times, which recently declared it one of the best places to live. Situated in East Lancashire, it is a collection
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The Sussex home town of Oscar winner Dame Maggie Smith
With wisteria-draped cottages, the South Downs as a backdrop and Dame Maggie Smith as it’s resident A-lister, Pulborough looks like a set dreamed up by a Hollywood movie director as the epitome of an English village. In fact, it’s Petworth, just
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The local's guide to spending a day in Driffield
Driffield is known as ‘The Capital of the Wolds’ - an East Yorkshire town with plenty to offer. Tom Watson tells us some of the reasons to visit AM Naturally I would recommend getting the day off to a good start with a cup of coffee and saying
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Life in the Somerset village of Nether Stowey near the Quantock Hills
Perhaps every Somerset village has an organisation/building that best represents the community spirit of the area. In the case of Nether Stowey it could be the public library. The building itself was constructed by tanner and local philanthropist,
