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.
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UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
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.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
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.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
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.
Ghost Plates Epidemic Costs UK £1bn, Evades Police
A dangerous loophole allows 'ghost' number plates, invisible to ANPR cameras, to flood UK roads. Used by criminals and speeding drivers, they undermine road safety and cost authorities over £1 billion annually. MPs demand urgent reform.
Kylie Minogue's First UK Christmas No1 After 37 Years
Kylie Minogue shares festive joy in a sexy Santa outfit after her single 'XMAS' clinches the UK Christmas Number 1 spot, a landmark achievement for the pop icon. Discover the full story and chart details.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
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.
Mr Blobby Voted Worst Christmas Number One in UK Poll
A new poll reveals the nation's least favourite festive chart-toppers, with Mr Blobby taking the dubious crown. Discover the full list of musical crimes against Christmas.
Tragedy Behind Iconic Christmas Number One Hits
From Elvis to Wham!, explore the heartbreaking stories and personal struggles behind the UK's most beloved festive chart-toppers. A look beyond the tinsel.
Kylie Minogue's Historic Christmas No.1 Crowns Four-Decade Reign
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the 2025 UK Christmas Number One, making her the first female artist with chart-toppers in four distinct decades. Discover the festive chart legends she beat.
Kylie Minogue secures 2025 Christmas Number One
Kylie Minogue's 'XMAS' is the Official Christmas Number One for 2025, ending Wham!'s two-year streak. The hit marks her eighth UK chart-topper and a historic fourth-decade milestone.
Kylie Minogue's XMAS is UK Christmas Number 1
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.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
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.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
Master This Mind-Bending Sudoku Challenge
Put your logical skills to the ultimate test with The Guardian's notoriously difficult Sudoku puzzle #7089. Discover expert strategies and tips to conquer this brain-teasing challenge that's stumping puzzle enthusiasts nationwide.
The 150 Friend Limit: Science Explains Why
Groundbreaking research uncovers why humans struggle to maintain more than 150 meaningful friendships, exploring the evolutionary psychology behind our social limitations.
Driver's number plate ULEZ dodge caught on camera
A motorist's attempt to avoid London's ULEZ charge by removing their number plate was caught on camera, resulting in fines and proving no vehicle escapes the surveillance net.
Paris Fury Plans Eighth Baby With Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury's wife Paris opens up about expanding their family, sharing intimate details about their parenting journey and why they're considering another child despite already having seven.
Gower: England's Ashes Secret Lies in Number Three
England cricket legend David Gower reveals why the number three batting position could be England's golden ticket to reclaiming the Ashes in this exclusive tactical analysis.
DVLA warning: Personalised number plate scam risk
The DVLA issues urgent alert to drivers with private registrations about a growing scam that could see them lose their valuable plates forever. Essential reading for all personalised plate owners.
Killer Sudoku 993: The Ultimate Weekend Brain Challenge
Challenge your mind with The Guardian's latest Killer Sudoku puzzle. Expert tips and strategies to help you solve this deceptively tricky number game that's taking the UK by storm.
Expert Sudoku 7084: Conquer The Guardian's Tough Puzzle
Struggling with The Guardian's notoriously challenging expert sudoku? Our strategic guide reveals how to solve puzzle 7084 with logical reasoning and clever techniques.
Master The Guardian's Challenging Sudoku 7081
Tackle one of The Guardian's most challenging puzzles with our expert breakdown of Sudoku 7081. Discover strategic approaches and mental exercises to master this brain-teasing number game.
Luke Littler: Teen becomes youngest darts world number one
Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler makes sporting history as the youngest ever world number one after stunning Premier League victory over Luke Humphries.
2020 Vision Test: Spot The Hidden Number
Put your eyesight to the ultimate test with this mind-bending optical illusion that's taking the internet by storm. Discover if you have perfect 20/20 vision by finding the concealed number.
Daily Sudoku Challenge: Test Your Puzzle Skills
Exercise your brain with today's medium-level Sudoku challenge from The Guardian. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts looking to test their logical thinking skills.
Scottish family become PM's neighbours at Downing Street
An ordinary Scottish family from Inverness has become unexpected neighbours to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, creating a remarkable contrast between everyday life and the heart of British power.
Prince Andrew leaked accuser's confidential data in emails
Explosive emails reveal the Duke of York shared Virginia Giuffre's social security number with the Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about privacy violations and royal conduct.
DVLA's urgent warning could save drivers £1,000
Drivers across the UK are being warned about crucial number plate changes coming in March 2024 that could see them facing hefty fines and failed MOT tests if ignored.
Expert Sudoku #7076: Ultimate Brain Challenge
Challenge your logical thinking with The Guardian's Expert Sudoku #7076. Discover solving strategies and test your puzzle-solving prowess against this demanding number grid.
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