China's £530m British Village: Thames Town Replica
Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets and red phone boxes. Discover its journey from 'ghost town' to wedding hotspot.
Explore Thames Town, a meticulously crafted British village in China. Built for £530m, it features cobbled streets and red phone boxes. Discover its journey from 'ghost town' to wedding hotspot.
New research reveals 41% of British travellers have had phones stolen on holiday, with Spain, France and Canada the top hotspots. Experts urge vigilance and insurance checks.
Lino Neil, 18, from Drymen, detained in Doha accused of cannabis trafficking. Family says he was coerced by gangsters and faces £40k legal battle. #BritAbroad
Families can claim a free National Trust day pass worth up to £50 for entry to hundreds of historic sites and natural landscapes across the UK. Offer ends March 2026.
Families can enjoy a free day out at National Trust sites worth £50. Get your voucher from the Mirror between 10-18 Jan 2026. Explore heritage and nature for free!
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.
The tiny Greek island of Antikythera is offering families and skilled workers €500 a month, free accommodation, and food to boost its population. Could this be your dream move?
The UK Foreign Office stands ready to assist British nationals after a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, left dozens dead and scores injured.
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.
A British mother reveals why she moved her family to Mallorca, escaping UK cost of living and grey skies. Discover the expat lifestyle attracting thousands.
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.
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
The National Trust's 2025 review reveals how drought, record heat, and wildfires are straining habitats. Discover the impact on species and the lifelines offering hope for resilience.
Tributes are paid to Alfie Hallett, 13, who was allegedly murdered by his mother's ex-partner in a Portuguese village. The convicted killer then caused a gas explosion.
A 13-year-old British boy has been killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, reportedly died in a subsequent gas explosion. Follow for updates.
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.
The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as new business rates and NI hikes cripple pubs like Pudsey's Marsh Inn. Experts warn of 2,000 closures. Is Labour's economic stewardship failing? Read the full analysis.
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.
New data reveals the top cultural surprises for Brits living overseas, from Australia's game meats to Spain's late dinners and Canada's extreme cold. Discover the trade-offs of the expat dream.
William Eastment, 79, remains in notorious Santiago prison after alleged £200k meth discovery. His bail hopes dashed as prosecutors extend investigation.
Renae Smith left UK 'suburbia' for a stunning Greek waterfront villa, slashing her monthly outgoings from £3,000 to just £706 and finding 'pure joy'. Discover her cost of living escape.
Exclusive: Bella Culley, 19, reveals shocking conditions in South American prison after being caught with cocaine worth £250,000, forced to use candles for basic cooking.
Discover the stunning destination that made one Brit trade UK life for year-round sunshine, friendly locals, and breathtaking landscapes in this tropical haven.
A seasoned flight attendant reveals the surprising everyday products that are significantly cheaper overseas, from French pharmacy favourites to Spanish supermarket steals that'll save you a fortune.
Discover how one UK mother transformed her family's finances and lifestyle by moving from Britain to Cyprus, cutting living costs by thousands while embracing Mediterranean sunshine.
Nine years after British student Sophia Koetsier vanished during a South African safari, her family continues searching for answers in one of tourism's most baffling cold cases.
A British student studying in Taiwan recounts her harrowing experience during the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake, trapped in a mountain tunnel fearing the worst as the ground shook violently around her.
British retirees David and Linda Haines face financial ruin after their idyllic Portuguese retirement dream collapsed amid bureaucratic chaos and unexpected costs, forcing them to sell their home and return to the UK.