£530m British-style town built near Shanghai
Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets, red phone boxes, and is a popular wedding spot. Discover its story.
Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets, red phone boxes, and is a popular wedding spot. Discover its story.
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as their green belt site is earmarked for a major new town. Discover the community fighting for its future.
Family-run businesses on London's horticultural 'golden mile' fear closure as their green belt site is earmarked for 21,000 homes. Discover the human cost of Labour's housing push.
Discover the charm of Dorking, a Surrey market town brimming with independent shops, new businesses like Rush Hair, and stunning countryside views. Plan your visit today.
Explore Dorking's charming high street, full of independent shops and a new Rush Hair salon, nestled at the foot of Surrey's beautiful Box Hill. Discover the perfect winter visit.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Over 100,000 revellers flocked to London for a dazzling 12,000-firework display celebrating UK sporting triumphs and diversity. Read about the celebrations and the cold weather warnings.
London's spectacular 2026 New Year fireworks lit up the Thames, but the event was overshadowed by the controversial closure of Primrose Hill, a key viewing spot. Read the full story and reaction.
Major London parks including Primrose Hill are locked and barricaded for New Year's Eve, sparking local fury. The Royal Parks cite public safety after last year's 30,000-strong crowd and a fatal stabbing.
The Metropolitan Police have issued a clarification after anger over the closure of Primrose Hill for London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Find out why the popular viewing spot is shut.
Met Police issue clarification after anger over Primrose Hill closure for London's New Year's Eve fireworks. The popular viewing spot is shut for the first time. Read the full story.
Watch the New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Tokyo, London & Paris. Our livestream brings global celebrations to you, with major events cancelled in Hong Kong and London's Primrose Hill.
Watch a global New Year's Eve 2026 livestream as fireworks light up Sydney, Tokyo, London, and Paris. Find out why London's Primrose Hill is closed and Hong Kong cancels its display.
Camden residents are furious as 'grotesque' opaque hoarding seals off Primrose Hill to prevent New Year's Eve crowds. Read why the park is closed and the local backlash.
Residents slam 'ridiculous' decision to fence off popular London fireworks viewpoint on New Year's Eve. Discover why the Royal Parks charity took the unprecedented step.
Primrose Hill will be locked for New Year's Eve for the first time, angering locals. The closure follows the fatal stabbing of a teenager last year and the disbanding of the Royal Parks police unit. Discover the full story.
Residents express outrage as Primrose Hill is shut with opaque hoarding to prevent crowds gathering for fireworks. The 'unprecedented' move follows police restructuring. Read the full story.
Linda Stevenson, 64, was found dead at her Delaware home after police responded to a domestic dispute. Her daughter calls it 'murder' as authorities launch a death investigation.
Primrose Hill will be locked from 30 Dec to 1 Jan, barring 30,000 revellers. The closure follows the disbandment of the Royal Parks police. Plan alternative celebrations.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined political rivals to serve Christmas lunch at a Sydney charity, announcing a $10m government pledge. Read about the bipartisan show of support.
The Trump administration orders railroads to ensure Mexican crews operating in the US are proficient in English following safety inspection failures. Read the full story on the border transport policy.
New US law grants $450,000 compensation to firefighters who develop cancer on duty and covers their children's university tuition. A landmark move for first responder welfare.
Zaniyla Hill died days after her first birthday from a brain injury. Police are investigating her death as a homicide and offering a reward for information.
Four people injured in a serious disturbance in Altrincham town centre. Two victims sustained serious injuries, including life-changing facial wounds. Follow for live updates.
Discover Custer, the abandoned Idaho gold mining town abandoned for 130 years. Now a popular tourist attraction with museum and hot springs. Plan your visit today!
All eyes are on Newcastle as The New Lion, trained by Dan Skelton, takes on the returning Constitution Hill in the Grade One Fighting Fifth Hurdle. Can the underdog cause an upset? Read the full analysis.
Trainer Dan Skelton admits The New Lion faces a huge task against a 'back to his best' Constitution Hill in Saturday's Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Get the latest on this elite clash.
Co-op launches 11 new stores across the UK from Bristol to Scotland, creating local hubs and jobs. See the full list of locations and discover exclusive member offers.
Discover Muttontown, Long Island's hidden gem, now ranked New York's wealthiest small town with median incomes over $247k. Explore the surprising livability score.
Nicky Henderson says he feels 'no pressure' as Constitution Hill prepares to face young rival The New Lion in Saturday's BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Get the latest odds and insights.