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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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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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The Tower of London is getting a huge £70 million upgrade – and hidden areas of the iconic fortress are set to open to the public for the first time ever

Historic Royal Palaces has revealed its plans to give the UNESCO World Heritage Site a rather mighty makeover.
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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 ...
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This small Staffordshire town was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mercia — and it’s less than 90 minutes from London by train

England has no shortage of historic towns, sites, and destinations. Even London itself is full to the brim with history and ...
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Britain’s best view is officially right here in London – but it might not be the one you’d expect

A legendary London landmark beat out the likes of Arthur's Seat and Giant's Causeway to be named the best view in the UK. Not ...
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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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This West London boozer is officially one of the prettiest pubs in the UK – and inside you’ll find vintage memorabilia, a bright-blue ceramic bar front, and lashings of ...

Pubs and London go together like ham and cheese, salt and vinegar, fish and chips, and all sorts of non-food-related pairings ...
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This hidden London street is known as ‘Little Paris’ packed with French bakeries, bookshops and one of the city’s oldest arthouse cinemas – and most people walk ...

Discover Bute Street, London’s “Little Paris” in South Kensington - a hidden lane of French bakeries, bookshops, cafés and ...
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11 Fabulous London Vintage Shops To Rejuvenate Your Wardrobe

When it comes to fashion, old really is the new – well… new. Renovating your look is the perfect opportunity to dive back into the past, and find some forgotten retro gems. We’ve picked out eleven of ...
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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 ...