If you’re a pub lover and always on the hunt for a good pub to try – this one takes a real adventure to get to. The Puffer Bar, Easdale Island, Scotland is the most remote pub in the UK, it’s only accessible by ferry and is 115 miles away from the closest city (Glasgow). … Read more
The Cott Inn in Dartington, Devon, has yet again pulled off an impressive win by being crowned ‘Pub of the Year’. This historic watering hole is no stranger to applause, having amassed a treasure trove of accolades recently and firmly establishing itself as one of the UK’s finest taverns. The award was handed over at … Read more
TAKE to the forest this autumn to make the most of the changing colours from the cosy confines of your own treehouse. There are wooden wonders across the UK and here Lisa Minot picks four of her favourites. 4 Stay in a treehouse this Autumn, pictured TreeDwellers in the CotswoldsCredit: Supplied 4 Relax at the … Read more
A FEMALE police officer faces court after she was charged with two counts of sexual assault. Police Constable Fiona Anderson, 32, will appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. 1 PC Anderson has been suspended from duty by Devon & Cornwall Police (stock pic)Credit: Alamy She was arrested and bailed last year over two alleged sexual … Read more
ONE of Britain’s most notorious jails has stood empty for two months — while 1,700 lags were freed due to overcrowding under PM Sir Keir Starmer’s hated early-release scheme. Nearly 700 inmates at HMP Dartmoor were forced to move to other crammed jails after health officials detected high levels of radioactive radon gas. 7 700 … Read more
A FAMILY of seven’s week abroad in sunny Europe at a little-known gem ended up costing them less than a UK caravan trip. Jemma Pinches, 37, and Lewis Pinches, 36, were looking to take their five kids down to Devon during the school holidays. 7 The couple had become frustrated at the extortionate prices of … Read more
Dawn French, the much-loved actress and comedian famed for her work in ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ and ‘French and Saunders’, has long been considered an unofficial ambassador for Cornwall. Having settled in the region almost 20 years ago, the TV star, 66, often shares snippets of her coastal life, giving fans a window into the … Read more
A MUM-of-two has told how she lives off-grid with her kids in a tiny home with a tin roof – growing her own food to save cash. Ember Smith, 35, has built a family home from recycled materials in the Devon market town of Totnes. 5 Mum-of-two Ember Smith lives in a tiny home in … Read more
SEASIDE strolls or rural rambles? We tested two staycations perfect for the whole family. 9 The stunning Combe Martin Beaches in DevonCredit: Getty Images 9 The Iron Bridge spans the river Severn in ShropshireCredit: Getty Images Tors Park, Devon Deputy Editor Ellie O’Mahoney and her family found coastal bliss with clifftop walks in Lynmouth. THE … Read more
Bournemouth, the picturesque seaside town nestled on the south coast of England, has recently seen a dramatic surge in popularity among homebuyers. According to the latest data from Rightmove, Bournemouth has become the most in-demand coastal location for buyers, a trend driven by its stunning natural beauty, extensive green spaces, and appealing property market. Bournemouth … Read more
