10 Best UK Towns for Unique Christmas Shopping
Discover Britain's most charming towns for festive shopping with local character. From Canterbury's sparkling wine to Stoke's ceramics, find unique gifts this Christmas.
Discover Britain's most charming towns for festive shopping with local character. From Canterbury's sparkling wine to Stoke's ceramics, find unique gifts this Christmas.
Two men and a woman in their 80s arrested over historic child sexual abuse at two Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. You will be listened to and believed.
New research reveals all-electric homes with heat pumps use significantly less energy than expected, reducing pressure on the UK grid. Discover how these findings support green housing.
Propertymark report reveals new build homes average £442,281 with London leading at £819,800. Regional disparities highlight UK housing market fragmentation. Explore the data.
A vacant 1980s office building in Hammersmith is set to be refurbished into a 45-bed care home after receiving unanimous planning approval. Read about the new facility for older people.
Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.
Discover the best men's Christmas gifts for 2025, from Perfect Draft machines to Star Wars collectibles. Find unique presents for every man in your life with our expert guide.
Discover Slowburn, a unique restaurant inside a working Walthamstow denim factory. Experience bold, globally-inspired sharing plates from chef Chavdar Todorov. Book your factory reset now!
Discover six affordable London neighbourhoods where first-time buyers can still purchase a terraced house for less than £500,000. Get the latest property data and area insights.
Discover how a community-led retrofit project in Birmingham is tackling fuel poverty and improving homes with eco-friendly solutions. Could this be the model for the UK?
Rightmove reveals London's top property markets where homes sell in just 34 days. Discover the East London areas facing fierce competition from buyers seeking affordable homes.
The age-old proverb 'good fences make good neighbours' is put under the microscope. Does a strong boundary truly foster better relationships? Share your view.
The Surrey commuter town of Oxted has been named one of Britain's best neighbourhoods, described as 'catnip to young families' with average house prices surpassing London. Discover why this picturesque town is so desirable.
Havering Council set to approve 481 new homes in Harold Hill, with half designated as affordable, to tackle the housing shortage and reduce costly B&B placements.
Discover why Spitalfields' Goodhood store is the ultimate destination for unique 2025 Christmas presents, offering curated fashion, homeware and more. Start your shopping now!
The Irish government unveils a radical housing plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030, tackling the nation's severe housing crisis head-on. Discover how this ambitious strategy will transform Ireland's property landscape.
From Peach to Aquaman, unconventional names are reshaping identities. Discover how unique names affect careers, confidence and social perceptions in modern Britain.
Southern Housing launches Wharf Twenty One in Shoreham-by-Sea with shared ownership schemes starting from £3,281 deposits. Perfect for commuters with London links.
Discover 2025's most eccentric Christmas decorations that ditch glitter for quirky designs including baked beans, tinned fish and paddle-boarding Santa. Find your perfect unique bauble today!
A major 2,500-home development on a former Kensal Green gasworks site has been approved, with the decision now going to London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Discover the details.
London's affordable housing crisis deepens as new starts drop 70% in six months. Can Sadiq Khan meet revised targets? Read the shocking data.
A disused gas holder site in Motspur Park is set for a major transformation into a new urban neighbourhood featuring 586 homes, green spaces, and a new cycle link. Discover the plans and local reaction.
A former synagogue in Streatham could be replaced by 92 new homes, including compact 'pocket' homes for first-time buyers. Will the council approve the controversial scheme?
Discover Noak Hill, a secluded London village with house prices £200,000 below the capital's average, offering rural charm despite limited transport links. Explore if the trade-off is worth it.
A new neighbourhood with 586 homes, including 174 affordable, is proposed for the former Motspur Park gasworks in South London. Discover the plans for this major regeneration project.
Lambeth Council greenlights major housing development with 916 new council properties as borough grapples with escalating housing emergency and record numbers in temporary accommodation.
London's most exclusive borough is set for its biggest housing revolution in decades, with 2,500 new homes planned across multiple strategic sites in a major boost for the capital's housing supply.
A massive £1.1 billion regeneration project is set to create a brand new neighbourhood in Beckton, featuring 2,000 homes, shops, and community facilities along the River Thames.
Discover the most sought-after home and interior gifts for Christmas 2025. From sustainable decor to smart home innovations, find perfect presents to elevate any living space.
Discover how UK households are transforming traditional living spaces into home offices, gyms, and creative zones in this revealing look at modern interior trends.