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The stunning Riverside Apartments in Stamford

Stamford's riverside apartments are ideal for an autumn weekend away

The Bell Inn, Stilton

Stay in this historic pub in a cosy village near Peterborough

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

The stunning Riverside Apartments in Stamford

Stamford's riverside apartments are an ideal base to explore the town

Inside Orton Hall Hotel and Spa

Why this Peterborough hotel is perfect for a summer escape (aff)

The Bell Inn, Stilton

Stay in this historic pub in a cosy village near Peterborough (aff)

Peterborough Cathedral

6 fun excursions that you can try around Peterborough this summer

This is why the UK's Best Coastal Community is truly not to be missed

Could you be related to William the Conqueror? One man definitely thinks so after taking a bargain DNA test

A £27 home DNA test sent one man down a rabbit hole of royal ancestry

Talk TV host Peter Cardwell used a MyHeritage DNA kit to trace his ancestry - and it certainly threw up a few surprises

TV host's DNA test reveals family story stretching back centuries

Christina Buckler never felt like she fitted in - and a £27 DNA kit transformed her life

Women discover shocking family secret after using a £27 DNA kit

Vasanthi Balachandar, Branch Manager of Jubilee Oak Post Office, displays the first 5p coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III. Around 23.2 million coins have been minted, marking the first 5p design change in 17 years (Photo: Ian West/Royal Mint)

23 million new King Charles coins with hidden detail enter circulation

Royal Mail is issuing new stamps showcasing iconic British steam locomotives (Images: Getty Images/Royal Mail)

Royal Mail's new stamp set honours British history, and may gain value

Across the UK, these spectacular trees have significant in literature, film, history and more

The 10 contenders for UK Tree of the Year - with votes closing soon

There are some very strange laws in the UK which are still technically standing but few people know about

The weirdest laws still standing, including little-known pub rule

Dennis Jackson from Preston in his 1958 Wolesley classic car. Inset: Demonstrating how he uses a 'crank handle' to start the engine, and places a clothes peg on the choke button. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I spent £13,000 restoring classic 1958 Wolseley - I kept every receipt
Meet the classic car enthusiast who claims his 68-year-old classic car is more reliable than many modern vehicles - and has kept every receipt involved in restoring the 1958 Wolesley 1500.
Lucinda Herbert

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Footage released by Warwickshire Rural Crime Team shows the moment a lorry driver smashed into the 5ft-tall William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, in August 2024.

Watch: Moment trucker smashes into 1905 memorial causing £40k damage

A serious embankment failure has occurred on the Severn Valley Railway leaving the track impassable at one location along the 16 mile route.

Aerial footage shows aftermath as landslip collapses onto railway

Subway launches new limited-edition merch line including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and a Tote Bag

Subway swaps sandwiches for streetwear with first merchandise range

Antler luggage is on sale

Antler iconic luggage brand launches early Black Friday sale from £99

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

Sacrewell Farm in Thornaugh, near Peterborough will be celebrating its 60th anniversary

A weekend celebrating 60 years of Sacrewell Farm

Heritage Open Days - here's what's in store in the Peterborough area

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them
The stunning new stamp collection features images of iconic aerobatic displays 🛩
Alex Nelson

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

Residents of Stratford-upon-Avon are blighted by antisocial behaviour along South Green Drive and Cottage Lane, just a stones throw from Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

Watch: Drug gangs create misery on posh Shakespeare heritage street

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

Breaking World's oldest Post Office is saved

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary will arrive on TV later this month

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary is coming to TV

Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su have revealed someone attempted to break into their home whilst they were on holiday (@davidesancli - Instagram)

Former Love Island winners announce shock split

Brecon Beacons National Park will now be known as Bannau Brycheiniog - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Brecon Beacons National Park undergoes major name change

Peterborough's Heritage Festival in Cathedral Square and the Cathedral Grounds in 2018

Civic Pride: Defining Peterborough’s heritage

Starbucks has launched an olive oil range of coffees in Italy - but you need not to worry, as it will hit UK stores later in 2023 - Credit: Starbucks

Starbucks launch olive oil coffee in Italy - coming to UK very soon

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

Peterborough’s Flag Fen to re-open next week

Cathedral to Ramsey driving trail - Annie Wells, Jane Sills, Jane Cuthbert and Doug Mc Ilwain dep mayor Ramsey EMN-160910-184512009

New heritage trail launched