Yoga classes, CBD oil, meditation apps, hygge: we are forever searching for relaxation. For many of us, a holiday is a worthy solution. I’ve been on my fair share, from city breaks to beach holidays and glamping in the middle of nowhere. But none of them affected me quite like Tolcarne Beach Village. Nestled in … Read more
Cricketers rejoiced across the UK on Saturday as the sport returned at village level for the first time since lockdown began. Temperatures are set to reach highs of 74 F (23C) over the weekend which was perfect weather for the sport’s long-awaited return, with matches taking place in London, Surrey, Devon and other areas. Cricket … Read more
‘Danger zone’ Russian village is evacuated ‘due to tests of Putin’s new hypersonic missile’ – a year after seven people were killed in explosion linked to the Zircon weapon 500 locals in the military village of Nyonoksa were told to evacuate for 36-hours The evacuation is linked to testing of Putin’s new 6,000 mph Zircon … Read more
The tranquil idyll of Prince Charles’ ‘designer village’ of Poundbury has been shattered after gypsies moved their caravans onto the green – to the dismay of residents. Those living on the Prince of Wales’ estate built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall woke yesterday morning to find some 20 white caravans, cars, vans … Read more
Pictured: The winner of ‘the most beautiful village in France’ competition – and the 13 charming hamlets that were shortlisted The winner has a population of 652 and is known for its white half-timbered 18th-century houses Villages in the shortlist include a famous wine-region hamlet and the former home of an impressionist painter We’ve pictured all … Read more
Residents in Northampton, Massachusetts are mobilizing to try and prevent the city from turning the site of 10,000-year-old village into a $3.8 million traffic roundabout. More than 500 artifacts have excavated from the site and Northampton resident Greg Skibiski is leading an effort to prevent the city from building over the site, which is currently … Read more
Grandmother, 94, who went missing from her Indian village has been reunited with her grandson after 40 YEARS of living with a surrogate family who found her wandering a highway Panchu Bai, vanished in 1979 after leaving home in Maharashtra in western India Her family frantically searched for Panchu who suffers with memory problems She … Read more
Model maker spends 12 weeks painstakingly creating incredible 30ft replica of Bath’s Royal Crescent at Devon model village during lockdown Steve Hanlon has spent his time during lockdown creating the incredible replica Team of four spent three months creating 30ft model of Bath’s Royal Crescent It will be on display at the Babbacombe Model Village … Read more
Fears intensified today over a spike in coronavirus infections after hundreds of people failed to socially distance at Bicester Village amid its shops reopening following three months shut due to the pandemic. The upmarket Oxfordshire shopping outlet, which is home to 160 boutique stores and is normally very popular with Chinese tourists, reopened on Monday … Read more
Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe A retired salesman found ‘alien’ wall lizards living in the back garden of his home Albert Marshall, 70, realised the creatures were tamer than native lizards are Wall lizards are a protected species in their … Read more