From Renaissance art believed to cure plague to a modern £380m bird food industry, the goldfinch's red face has captivated us for centuries. Discover the folklore and magic in your Derbyshire garden.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
Forget crowded tourist traps. New data reveals the UK's most overlooked destinations, packed with history, culture, and serious bargain potential for your next break.
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
Discover how five classic British seaside resorts, from Blackpool to Weston-super-Mare, are undergoing major regeneration to reclaim their glory days. Perfect for your next staycation.
Labour MP Polly Billington leads push for coastal communities minister as new data reveals nine of England's ten most deprived neighbourhoods are in seaside towns.
Zoopla's 2025 report shows a stark housing affordability divide. Shildon, County Durham, is Britain's most affordable town, while Beaconsfield prices exceed £1 million. Discover the data.
Discover Iver, the Buckinghamshire village where house prices average £599,880 - £60k cheaper than London - with celebrity neighbours and 23-minute Elizabeth Line access to Paddington.
Discover why Harrogate in North Yorkshire has been named the poshest town in northern England, from its luxury property market to premium shopping and dining experiences.
Discover why Margate, the Victorian seaside town just 90 minutes from London, has been crowned the UK's top winter getaway by Condé Nast. Plan your cosy escape today!
Discover why Slough, just 15 minutes from Paddington, is becoming a property hotspot and could officially become part of London. Explore its transformation and key attractions.
New Zoopla research identifies Britain's most affordable towns for homebuyers, with Scotland and County Durham dominating the list. Discover where property remains within reach.
Discover Swanley, the Kent commuter town with a London postcode, 20-minute trains to London Bridge, and average house prices £230k cheaper than the capital.
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.
The Essex commuter town of Shenfield has been ranked 63rd in a national happiness survey, praised for its green spaces, schools, and Elizabeth Line access. Discover why residents love it.
London commuters gain contactless payments at 50 stations including Stansted Airport from December 14, ending unfair fines and simplifying rail travel across Southeast England.
A fiery Reddit debate reveals which Surrey towns Londoners mistakenly think are posh. Discover the surprising truth about Woking, Epsom, and Weybridge.
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.
New research reveals Chesham and Amersham as Britain's premier retirement destinations, offering countryside charm with excellent London transport links. Discover what makes these towns special.
As London's property prices soar, demand grows for Tube extensions to towns like St Albans and Potters Bar. Discover the commuter hubs that could be next for a London Underground link.
Discover why Buckhurst Hill in Essex was named one of Britain's best places to live in 2023. Residents reveal the secret to its village charm and excellent London transport links.
The UK government has unveiled revolutionary plans for five sustainable forest towns between Oxford and Cambridge, creating 150,000 new homes while prioritising green infrastructure and biodiversity.
Escape the city bustle and step back in time to Saffron Walden, a stunning medieval Essex town offering historic charm, independent shops and countryside beauty just 60 minutes from the capital.
Government reveals ambitious plans for two new towns in the fictional county of Dorsetshire, addressing housing shortages with 40,000 new homes and community infrastructure.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk faces backlash after comparing residents of a small English market town to Tolkien's hobbits during a controversial podcast appearance, drawing local outrage and accusations of arrogance.
Discover how Brooklyn's Castle Rat is breathing new life into heavy metal with their medieval fantasy aesthetic and crushing doom riffs, building a dedicated following across America.
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Emergency crews battled through the night to rescue a construction worker trapped beneath rubble after a medieval bell tower collapse in Italy.