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Tranquil Three Cliffs Bay.

The great British bucket-list: 20 must-do highlights of the UK

The UK can be an amazing country to explore, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned visitor, with a compelling mix of experiences and destinations.

  • Chris Moss

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Lean times at Caerphilly Castle’s South-East Tower.

More angled than Pisa: Europe’s other precarious leaning tower

Part of the second-largest castle in the UK, the tower remained untouched, leaning at 10 degrees, when the rest of the structure was restored.

  • David Whitley
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score.

In traumatic times, this psychiatrist has some advice for you

The work of trauma expert Dr Bessel van der Kolk has become a cultural sensation.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

It’s a day to celebrate the nation that gave us Julia, Kylie and Naomi

It’s St David’s Day, the national day of Wales, a good time to acknowledge a ‘little battler’ culture that has quietly stitched itself into the fabric of Australian society.

  • Matt Lewis
On a sunny day in Sheffield, the Peace Gardens will be full of students and locals.

Are the UK’s cities worth visiting? The top 20 ranked from worst to best

Which of the UK’s biggest cities has the most to offer tourists, and which are short of visitor appeal? An expert offers his candid verdict.

  • Chris Moss
Raynor Winn and her husband Moth Winn at a screening of The Salt Path in May.  However, there are doubts about aspects of her memoir.

Bestselling memoir The Salt Path inspired millions – but was it true?

When Raynor Winn and her husband Moth lost their home and he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, they set out on an epic hike. But questions about her account are growing.

  • Liam Kelly and Natasha Leake
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Caernarfon Castle is one of the medieval wonders of Wales.

Wonders and whimsy in one of Britain’s most underrated regions

Medieval towns, dramatic coastal paths and breathtaking castles await in this enchanting corner of Wales.

  • Steve McKenna
The bar within the Observation Car – the train’s social hub.

Timeless elegance: Britain’s new ‘ludicrously luxurious’ train

The Britannic Explorer – due to be launched in July 2025 – is a luxury hotel on wheels that will travel through some of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes.

  • Anthony Lambert
Paul Fletcher MP

If the Libs offered more pros, there might be no ‘con job’

I voted for Nicolette Boele in the last federal election not because Paul Fletcher was part of one of the worst governments ever inflicted upon this country, but apparently because I am such a stupid woman I had no idea what I was doing.

Australians arriving in the UK from January 8, 2025, will have to pay for a electronic travel authorisation. They can apply now.

New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK

Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.

  • Michael Gebicki