Clitheroe Named Among UK's Best Places to Live

The vibrant Lancashire market town of Clitheroe has been named one of Britain's best places to live for 2026, celebrated as a foodie paradise with three Michelin Guide restaurants and stunning natural scenery on its doorstep.

Hollywood's Irish Time Capsule: Cong's Film Legacy

The picturesque village of Cong, straddling Mayo and Galway, remains frozen in time as the filming location for John Wayne's classic The Quiet Man, with its museum, abbey ruins, and quaint cottages drawing visitors worldwide.

UK House Price Growth Picks Up in Early 2026

Nationwide reports a 0.3% monthly rise in UK house prices for January 2026, with annual growth reaching 1.0%. Experts cite easing affordability and returning buyer confidence as key drivers for the market's recovery.

Pub's Cash Discount Sees 50% Switch from Cards

A Herefordshire pub landlord's 5% discount for cash payments has shifted half his transactions from cards to cash, as he fights soaring bank charges that he says could fund an extra staff member.

Pilot Cuts Salary 25% to Avoid £100k Tax Trap

A Surrey pilot has deliberately reduced his working hours by a quarter after discovering that earning just over £100,000 would leave him worse off due to the personal allowance tax trap, choosing instead to focus on his London tour business.

Gold and Silver Slump in Metals Market Meltdown

Precious metals markets experience a severe correction as gold and silver prices tumble dramatically, with analysts pointing to Federal Reserve nomination and market volatility as key factors.

Beer Baron's Mansion Now a Bargain Grocery Store

The site of a modern Grocery Outlet in Santa Rosa was once home to Grace Mansion, an extravagant Federalist-style residence built by beer magnate Joseph T Grace that hosted legendary society parties.

Budget Spray Beats Fairy in Air Fryer Cleaning Test

A lifestyle reporter tested two popular washing-up sprays on greasy air fryer baskets. The cheaper Elbow Grease spray outperformed Fairy Liquid Skip The Soak, removing grease more effectively at a fraction of the price.

Cracker Barrel Forces Staff to Eat at Own Restaurants on Trips

Struggling restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has introduced strict new travel policies requiring employees to dine at its own locations while on business trips and banning alcohol expenses, as part of wider cost-cutting measures following a disastrous rebra

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