Just over a stone's throw away from London, two hours to be exact, lies one of the world's most beautiful villages that has become an international sensation, drawing visitors from as far as Japan.
Bibury, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, has been dubbed "the most beautiful village in England" and it's easy to see why it garners global attention.more
Londoners have mocked the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree as it was installed in place in central London on Monday.
Officials have said the spruce needs time to unfurl after being transported hundreds of miles from Norway’s Nordmarka Forest last week before appearing at its full “majestic” height of 66ft.more
A white Christmas is not something we usually expect in London; however, one Christmas Market makes it a white Christmas every day with snow showers.
Covent Garden's Christmas Market is a big draw every year. The area is always busy with people but their festive market makes the square a must not miss around Christmas Time.more
A single ticket-holder has won the £7.4 million jackpot in Saturday’s Lotto draw and players have been advised to check their tickets.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “Brilliant news, one lucky ticket-holder has won tonight’s £7.4 million Lotto jackpomore
Green Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. Just down the road from Piccadilly Circus, the park is known for being a green haven in the centre of London and for its popular Tube stop that serves both the Victoria and Jubilee lines.
The park is part of a green belt in London being a chain connected to St James's Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens, but long ago, it wasn't a park at all.more
A guitar described by Noel Gallagher as "the best in the world" has sold for more than £226,000.
Gallagher played the custom Silver Sparkle Gibson Les Paul Florentine guitar on the third Oasis album Be Here Now, released in August 1997.more
Archaeologists have discovered a section of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads directly beneath the Old Kent Road. It is part of an important 2,000-year-old road known as Roman Watling Street, built shortly after the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43.more
Throughout the year, approximately 700 tons of St. Martin's croissants are sold, of which today it will be approximately 350-400 tons - informed Stanisław Butka, senior of the Guild of Confectioners and Bakers in Poznań.more
Engineers have found a bottle with a 132-year-old message deep inside the walls of a lighthouse in the south of Scotland. The bottle was found inside the Corsewall Lighthouse at the most northerly point of the Rhins of Galloway.more
A "very rare" slice of wedding cake from the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has sold at auction for £2,200. The fruit cake was found under a bed in a suitcase, 77 years after the original 9ft (2.7m) cake was dished out to 2,000 guests.more
In Eysines, a town near Bordeaux in southwestern France, residents can turn on their street lights via smartphone. Eysines is gradually reducing its night-time lighting to save money and protect species, although the policy has its critics.more
London is undoubtedly the best, but sometimes its hustle and bustle can be a bit much. Every so often, Londoners need a breather from the city's fast-paced life. So, you'll be pleased to know that just an hour and a half away lies a town once crowned as Europe's most relaxed spot. more
World Pasta Day can only be celebrated one way: with a warm dish of delicious pasta. Bonus points if it’s free of course.
Pasta Evangelists is back with its free pasta offer to celebrate the annual day on October 25, as part of the company’s mission to bring “pasta to the people”.more
When heading for a day out in the capital, Londoners usually always ride the tube, hop on a bus or book an Uber.
But is that actually the most efficient way of travelling around London?more
A book has been handed back to a school's library after more than 100 years. Poetry Of Byron was returned to St Bees School, near Whitehaven, Cumbria, after it was discovered in a couple's collection in Carmarthenshire, south Wales.more
As Londoners, we might struggle to see the charm in other parts of the country. Let's be honest, why would we leave the best city in the world for another?
However, it's time to change that mindset because last year, a non-London city was named the second-best city break in Europe by TimeOut.more
The world's smallest working washing machine has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records, UPI reported. The work of Indian-born Sebin Saji measures 3.25 by 3.35 by 3.86 centimetres.more
Volunteers are searching for an invasive species of bug which poses a threat to plane trees lining streets and parks in London and other cities.
The Woodland Trust says a team of "Observatree" volunteers are supporting official survey activities to track the appearance of the plane lace bug, native to North America and now widespread in Europe.more
For years, King Charles considered lunch a fad and a waste of time. But that has changed. At the urging of his wife and doctors, the 75-year-old monarch has incorporated a light meal into his daily menu. Or rather, a snack, as the king has taken a liking to half an avocado.more
We love London, but even born and bred Londoners have got to admit - being a city the size that it is, it's not the safest place in the country. So if you're wanting something a tad safer while being within reach of the capital, a particular study has got you covered.more
Boris Johnson has revealed that while Prime Minister he tried to dissuade Prince Harry from leaving the UK with his wife Meghan.
Harry and Meghan announced in early January 2020 they were stepping back as senior working royals.more
For almost two months, from September 29 to November 25, the Earth will have as many as two natural satellites, astronomers report. In addition to the Moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, described as a mini-moon, will also move in Earth's orbit.more
Pizzeria Zielona Górka from Pabianice has been selected as one of the 100 best pizzerias in the world in this year's ‘50 Top Pizza World’ ranking. The Polish establishment was ranked 97th. Pizzerias do not enter the competition. It is the jurors who travel around the world and assess the premises, appearing anonymously.more
