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Every corner of the UK is packed with incredible history. Whether it’s towering castles with drawbridges and deep moats, magnificent cathedrals with worn medieval effigies, or market squares with quirky alleyways and lanes, there is heaps to discover in every village and town. What’s more, the countryside is criss-crossed with over 10,000 miles of railway lines, many of which pass through our most idyllic historic towns. So, if you’re looking to set out on a historic day trip this summer, the options are plentiful.Londoners just need to hop on the train for a historic adventure: but perhaps it’s time we...

10 unmissable day trips from London to see historic wonders — all less an hour by train

A London getaway is always exciting—take it from someone who has lived here for a decade—but first, you must decide the best area to stay in London for you. Do you want to be in the center of the capital, close to the action and the best things to do in London, or a little further out in a more peaceful location? Is it important to be close to public transport options, major train stations such as King's Cross, or iconic cultural landmarks like the Natural History Museum? Or perhaps you'd rather stay in one of the best neighborhoods in London to get under the skin of life like a local? Thankfully, whatever version of London you're interested in experiencing—foodie London, arty London, cultural London, or iconic London—there'll be world-class hotels to book as your base. But we get it—as one of Europe's biggest and busiest cities, it can be overwhelming when you need to decide where exactly to stay. Below we've listed our favourite areas of London for every type of traveler.

Where to Stay in London: Our Editors' Favorite Neighborhoods

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Barriers have been put up around Banksy’s latest artwork of piranhas swimming on a City of London police sentry box after the street artist confirmed it as his piece.The glass-paned box – which has been painted with what appears to be translucent spray paint to turn it into what looks like a giant fish tank – is located on Ludgate Hill near the Old Bailey court.After Banksy claimed the piece on Instagram on Sunday, the governing body of the City of London said it is working on options to “preserve” the new artwork.It marks the seventh animal-themed design the Bristol-based...

Barriers erected around Banksy’s new piranha artwork on London police box

Previous Home Office plans would have seen the hotel used by migrants

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

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Police in London are reacting to a stabbing attack that injured two people, including a young girl, in Leicester Square.

2 stabbed, including 11-year-old, in London's Leicester Square, 1 man in custody

Organised-crime groups have been targeting empty shops and pubs in town centres to grow cannabis on an industrial scale, say police bosses. Over the past year, raids have been carried out in dozens of properties, from an old toy shop in Ayr, Scotland, to a former bank in Welshpool, Powys.

Drug production booming in UK's empty high streets

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Tomás Treschanski is still four years away from turning thirty, yet he has already traveled the world, cooked alongside renowned chefs, and opened his own restaurant, Trescha, in his hometown. But it doesn’t stop there; his flagship restaurant, barely a year old, has become a benchmark for fine dining in Buenos Aires, has been awarded a Michelin star, and he has even been honored with the Young Chef Award 2024 – he is the youngest chef in the Americas to receive it. What might take many gastronomists several decades – or they might never achieve – this young man from Saavedra has accomplished by the age of 26.

Interview with Tomás Treschanski: “Trescha is my life”

A department store will shut its doors for good in Northampton town centre this weekend. Next will have its final day of trading on Saturday and will be replaced by an as yet unknown retailer. Mark Mullen, the operations manager for Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID), said the...

Major retailer to close permanently in town centre

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

You wait ages for a Yorkshire-set folk-horror dripping with grief and dread, and then two come along at once. First, there was The Moor, a melancholy, subtly supernatural tale of grief and dread set in motion by the death of a young boy; Starve Acre, however... well, same but it’s the ’70s and has bigger stars.

Starve Acre

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

A shop security guard has described how he helped save an 11-year-old girl as she was being attacked by a knifeman in London's Leicester Square. In a statement, the Met Police said a 32-year-old man had been arrested and taken into custody after the girl and her 34-year-old mother were stabbed.

Girl, 11, and mum, 34, stabbed in central London

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

 A grandmother was allegedly struck in the face with a Taser by a police officer at Manchester Airport moments after he kicked her motionless son, the family’s lawyer has claimed.Shameem Akhtar, 56, believed for a moment that both her sons – Fahir Amaaz, 19, and Muhammad Amaad, 25 – had been “killed” by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) after they were allegedly Tasered and later knelt on by officers, said their solicitor Aamer Anwar.Speaking at a press conference in Manchester city centre on Tuesday, Mr Anwar also revealed the “tirade of alleged racist abuse” from a male airline passenger that...

Police officer ‘hit grandmother in face with Taser’ in Manchester Airport incident

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Located in Taipa Village in Macau, Goa Nights (ranked #100 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 extended 51-100 list) has been a popular watering hole in the area. The venue is known for its Indian offerings from Goa, featuring specially curated food and cocktails inspired by Goa’s history and its influences as a former Portuguese colony. After opening its second location in Cebu, Philippines earlier this year, Goa Nights Macau is now closing its doors on Rua Correia da Silva, where it has been a beloved fixture for seven years. This three-story Indian tapas and cocktail bar will officially debut its new venue at Broadway Macau on August 15, 2024, promising an exciting and fresh experience for patrons.

Macau's Goa Nights restobar is moving to Broadway Macau this August

Without a doubt, chipá is truly the WHAT A PRODUCT. It's a typical Paraguayan food that also has strong influences from northern Argentina. We don’t need to tell you how delicious it is, because you already know. We explored Buenos Aires to find all kinds of chipá: stuffed,...

The best chipá in the city

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This southeast London area could be getting a brand-new Overground station

Southeast London could be getting brand-new transport connections. Property developers have revealed they want to drop £17 million on a brand new Overground station next to...

This southeast London area could be getting a brand-new Overground station

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