Dorset's Tyneham: The Village Time Forgot
Explore Tyneham, the Dorset village evacuated in WWII and never returned to. A poignant snapshot of history now open to visitors. Discover its story.
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Lacock: The 'Frozen in Time' Village Used in Harry Potter & More
Explore Lacock, the Wiltshire village frozen in time and used for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Pride and Prejudice. Discover its history and why it's a must-visit for film fans.
Visit Malta's Abandoned Disney Popeye Village Film Set
Explore the preserved 1980s Popeye film set in Malta, a stunning tourist attraction built for a forgotten Disney movie starring Robin Williams. Discover its history and visitor experience.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Edensor: The Peak District's Unique 1830s Village
Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.
Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored
Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.
Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
Sandbanks row over £700k bungalow plan
A Sandbanks businessman faces local fury over plans to build a £700,000 bungalow on one of the last open spaces, with residents warning it creates a 'mini Manhattan'. Discover the planning dispute.
Dorset Almshouse Finds £3.5m Flemish Masterpiece
A 15th-century Flemish triptych, hidden for centuries in a Dorset almshouse, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be sold to fund social housing projects in Sherborne.
Luxury Beach Hut Sells for £325k - Price of Family Home
A luxurious beach hut on Dorset's iconic Mudeford Spit is causing waves in the property market, commanding a price tag equivalent to a family home. Discover why this timber retreat is Britain's most coveted coastal address.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Secret UK Gem: Perfect Autumn Town Revealed
Discover the stunning market town of Wimborne Minster in Dorset, where autumn transforms this historic destination into a picture-perfect retreat with golden leaves, cosy pubs and medieval charm.
English village frozen in time discovered in Dorset
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
Pet abandonments surge 31% in UK welfare crisis
New RSPCA data reveals a heartbreaking 31% increase in pet abandonments across England and Wales, with economic pressures creating a perfect storm for animal welfare charities.
£14m Sandbanks Mansion: Britain's Coastal Crown Jewel
A breathtaking contemporary mansion on Sandbanks, Britain's answer to Palm Beach, has been listed for £14 million boasting panoramic sea views and luxury amenities.
Goldilocks burglar hunted after luxury beach hut break-in
Police are hunting a real-life Goldilocks who broke into a luxury £450,000 beach hut in Dorset and lived there for a week, sleeping in the owner's bed and helping herself to food and facilities.
Family feud turns deadly in Crete mountain shootout
A decades-old family vendetta erupts in violence on a Greek mountainside, leaving a 50-year-old woman and another relative dead in a brutal shootout involving military-grade weapons.
Foxes terrorise village in bizarre car vandalism spree
The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.
Lost Derbyshire village reappears after 70 years underwater
The mysterious Peak District village of Derwent, deliberately flooded in the 1940s to create Ladybower Reservoir, has dramatically reappeared during recent dry weather, revealing haunting remnants of a lost community.
Iron Age village discovered in Dorset by student archaeologist
Archaeology student Mikkeline Toksvig leads team discovering complete Iron Age village, rewriting history of Dorset's ancient Durotriges tribe
Poundbury residents revolt against King Charles's town rules
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
Lost UK Village Compared to Atlantis Reemerges
Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.
Sandbanks Beachfront Apartment With Harbour Views
Discover this breathtaking two-bedroom apartment on Millionaires' Row in Sandbanks, offering panoramic sea views, private balcony and luxury coastal living at its finest.
Sandbanks millionaires fence off beach in access row
Wealthy residents on Britain's answer to Palm Beach have triggered local outrage by installing fences and gates that block traditional coastal pathways, sparking a bitter battle over public access to Dorset's golden sands.
Inside Britain's ghost village abandoned since WWII
Discover the haunting story of Imber, the Wiltshire village emptied during WWII that remains frozen in time, accessible to the public for just a few precious days each year.
Prison officer in court over inmate relationship
A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.
Murder probe after Bournemouth stabbings leave one dead
A major police investigation is underway in Bournemouth after a violent disturbance involving multiple stabbings left one person dead and two others seriously injured in a residential area.
Italy's Real Emerald City: The Wizard of Oz Inspiration
Discover Bussana Vecchia, the abandoned Italian village that may have inspired L. Frank Baum's magical Emerald City, now transformed into a bohemian artist's paradise.
UK's Prettiest Winter Village Revealed
Discover the picturesque Scottish village that's been voted the UK's prettiest winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, stunning architecture, and magical snow-covered landscapes.
Tel Aviv derby abandoned after pitch invasion chaos
The fiercely contested Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv derby was dramatically abandoned after just 28 minutes when violent pitch invasions and fireworks thrown at players forced officials to halt the match.
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