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Village so pretty that it was banned from the ‘Best Kept Village’ competition to give other places a chance to win

Imagine being banned from a competition because the judges are so sure that you are going to win. This is exactly what happened when the idyllic village Lindfield, West Sussex, was banned... Read more »
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Beautiful London village with more than 40 independent shops and no Pret or McDonald’s

Independent shops in one of South London’s most unique villages have spoken out about surviving the Covid pandemic. Barnes village, in south west London, is famed for the multitude of indie-shops and... Read more »
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The massive 3,500-home village that could soon be coming to East London

A huge new development could be coming to Dagenham – featuring thousands of new homes, public parks and plazas. The planned Dagenham Green development could be built on the site of the... 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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Massive new East London village with 785 flats could soon be built next to Olympic Park

Almost 800 new flats could soon be built as part of a huge development plan in the Olympic village. A proposal to build the flats in an area of the Olympic Park... Read more »
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Mile End to host first-ever Village Cup tournament

Beanibazar Sporting Club UK have announced plans for the first ever Village Cup which takes place at Mile End on Sunday.  The draw for the inaugural tournament was held at The London Enterprise... Read more »
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The cliffside village where donkeys are used for transport that’s been named one of England’s most beautiful

We’re now entering August, which is known for hot and sunny weather. What better way to spend this (hopefully) summery month other than exploring some of the most beautiful villages England has... 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 »