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London Gatwick is launching the UK’s first robot parking service – and you won’t even hand over your keys

Gatwick Airport introduces the UK’s first robot parking service, offering a faster, secure and hassle-free way to park before ...
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One of England’s oldest and most important villages is just two hours from London – it was the village that once shaped England

With its honey-coloured cottages, riverside setting and medieval abbey, this Oxfordshire village feels quietly picturesque today but centuries ago, this was one of the most important places in ...
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This hidden area of London is known as ‘Little Portugal’ – and it’s packed full of traditional Portuguese bars, restaurants, and shops that most Londoners don’t know ...

London’s Little Portugal has earned its title due to the prominent Portuguese-speaking community that’s grown in the area over the past 50 years or so. Many Portuguese families relocated to London in ...
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We explored our enduring connection to the cosmos throughout 12,000 years of human history at London’s Timewalk Exhibition – here’s our review

The Timewalk Exhibition has now opened its gateway to ancient worlds, inviting the curious to discover the stories of five extraordinary civilisations. Found opposite the rippling waters of Royal ...
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After nearly 200 years, The Tower of London is bringing back its moat – converting the historic fortress grounds into a network of wetlands, rain gardens, and nature le…

The Tower of London’s historic moat is being restored with water, wetlands and meadows as part of a major heritage and ...
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This ruined 14th-century country estate is home to a gorgeous garden with one of the UK’s most impressive plant collections – and it’s less than 90 minutes from London

Tucked away in West Sussex, Nymans is a Grade II* listed National Trust garden that surrounds a 14th-century ruin.
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This breathtakingly beautiful village is the most photographed in England – and it’s famous for its historic honey-coloured cottages that overlook the water

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; this picture-perfect village was once named the most beautiful in England by a very famous artist.
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London’s Science Museum now hosts a massive new Smithsonian VR experience, letting you step inside actual research captured by the world’s most powerful space telescopes

Using real data captured by the James Webb, Hubble, and Chandra observatories, small groups of up to six can physically walk through the Milky Way and a volcanic exoplanet through the power of VR.
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The UK will see its greatest solar eclipse in 27 years this August before 150 meteors an hour light up the night

The greatest solar eclipse the UK has seen since 1999 is coming this August. While not a total solar eclipse, people will see around 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon across the British Isles—and to ...
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The Prime Minister has announced a 20% cut to business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues across England

PM cuts business rates by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, saving the typical pub around £1,100 a year ...
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Sam Smith offers 10 emerging artists the chance to open their upcoming UK residency shows in London and Manchester

Sam Smith and BBC Introducing are offering 10 up-and-coming artists the chance to open for their UK residency shows in ...