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Beautiful secret sandy beach 80 minutes from London which is nowhere near the coast

If you read this headline and did a double take, you wouldn’t be the first. But anyone looking to find a beach local to London in the coming heatwave won’t need to... Read more »
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Ridiculously pretty city 50 minutes from London with one of the best pubs in the UK

It’s not been a summer to remember where holidays are concerned. Through a combination of international travel restrictions and grimy British weather, countless Londoners have had their foreign trips and UK staycations... Read more »
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The gorgeous historic village just 90 minutes from London that’s one of the UK’s most beautiful

Picturesque scenery, fine pub dining and country walks are just a few of the things you can enjoy on a break to Dedham, Essex. The small town is just a 90 minute... Read more »
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The beautiful village minutes from Central London that’s rammed with celebs from Liam Gallagher and Helena Bonham Carter to Jonathan Ross and Ricky Gervais

Tucked away in a corner of North London is a village that looks like it came straight out of a Hansel and Gretel picture book. Hampstead’s ‘chocolate box village’ vibe has naturally... Read more »
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Activist raided by police after downloading London property firm’s ‘confidential’ meeting minutes from Google Search • The Register

A man who viewed documents online for a controversial London property development and shared them on social media was raided by police after developers claimed there had been a break-in to their... Read more »
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South Western Railway launches 10 minutes’ notice assistance scheme | Rail industry

Disabled or elderly passengers who need assistance to board trains will be able to turn up and travel rather than book six hours ahead, under a scheme launched by South Western Railway.... Read more »

The ‘brilliant’ seaside town 106 minutes from London with ‘the best fish and chips ever’

With temperatures primed to reach sweltering point over the next couple of weeks, Londoners will once again be fighting to keep cool. If you’re looking to escape the heat this weekend, which... Read more »

The stunning village 75 minutes from London with remote beaches nearby that rival famous seaside neighbours

Whether you’re looking for a rural day out within a morning’s drive of London, or a coastal weekend in a remote location that’s a breath of fresh air from city life, this... Read more »
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Summer holidays: Pretty New Forest village 97 minutes from London where people travel ‘100 miles for afternoon tea’

Staycations are certainly on the cards this summer and there are plenty of places in the UK to visit and enjoy a weekend away. The recent heatwave has definitely invoked that holiday... Read more »
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The gorgeous village 30 minutes from London with stunning country walks and a champagne bar

Imagine being able to retreat to the beautiful countryside while still being able to get into central London within 30 minutes. That’s the reality for the residents of charming Surrey village Warlingham... Read more »