Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Vibrant photos capture the UNESCO-listed Black and White Carnival in Pasto, Colombia. See the stunning floats and costumes from the 2026 celebrations.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Edinburgh's iconic Hogmanay festival is set to proceed with a four-day celebration, welcoming tens of thousands after last year's disappointment. Discover the full programme and travel advice.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Lagos's Detty December festival generates millions for tourism but soaring costs and security warnings cast a shadow over Africa's biggest street party. Discover the economic impact and challenges.
Kylie Minogue makes chart history, becoming the first woman to score UK Number 1 singles across four decades with her festive hit XMAS. Discover the full Christmas chart rundown.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Nigel Farage will not face a police investigation into alleged electoral law breaches in Clacton due to a time limit, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Read the full story.
Reading and Leeds Festivals 2026 announce a historic, all-British and Irish headline bill. Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE and more to top the iconic dual-site event. Tickets on sale this week.
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
Discover how 30,000 Brits, including 9,000 visitors, brought a splash of colour to Benidorm for the city's legendary fancy dress parade. See the incredible costumes and join the fun!
England staged a stunning last-minute comeback against Slovakia, with Jude Bellingham's overhead kick and Harry Kane's header securing a dramatic 2-1 victory to keep Euro 2024 dreams alive.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
Discover how grassroots festivals celebrating local music, food and traditions are reversing depopulation trends and revitalising communities across Calabria, Italy's beautiful southern region.
Breathtaking photographs reveal Thailand's ancient lantern festivals transforming night skies into rivers of light as thousands celebrate renewal and hope.
Stunning visual journey captures the intersection of celestial phenomena and cultural traditions as the Beaver Supermoon shines over diverse global celebrations and daily life moments.
Exclusive investigation reveals fake deaths, manufactured wars and woke scams tearing apart the seemingly peaceful world of British yarn dyers and knitting festivals.
Discover how to get your hands on Liz Earle's legendary Christmas advent calendar with an incredible £130 saving. This beauty bargain features 24 premium products perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo shares touching father-son moment following Portugal's dramatic Euro 2024 exit against France, revealing family bond transcends sporting disappointment.
The wait is finally over! Capital FM has unveiled the star-studded lineup for Jingle Bell Ball 2025, featuring today's biggest pop sensations and legendary acts ready to transform London's O2 Arena into a winter wonderland.
Traditional Sinterklaas celebrations in Rhinebeck and beyond could be cancelled as Dutch organisers struggle with soaring costs from Trump's aluminium and steel tariffs, putting festive traditions at risk.
The New South Wales government has failed to deliver on its promise to remove sniffer dogs from music festivals, leaving strip search policies unchanged despite previous commitments.
Discover everything you need to know about Nespresso's highly anticipated 2024 coffee advent calendar - from release dates and pricing to what delicious surprises await behind each door.
Millions of UK households receiving DWP benefits will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive for Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and other key benefits.
Discover why attending gigs, festivals, and clubs solo is becoming Britain's latest cultural phenomenon, offering unexpected freedom and deeper musical connections.
Australian cities transform into vibrant hubs of cultural celebration as Diwali 2025 breaks participation records, featuring spectacular light displays, traditional performances, and community feasts across the nation.