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Villagers left bemused after rogue alligator appears in pond
Story and video from SWNS A village has been left bemused over rogue wildlife in the local pond following the mysterious appearance of an 'alligator.' The miniature 'predator' has been floating in the water in Barton, Cambs.,
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Pretty English village wins High Court battle to stop new housing
Campaigners have won a High Court battle against plans for new housing in a famously picturesque village. Residents in Penshurst, Kent, have succeeded in quashing plans for six affordable homes at Forge Field and the matter will now have to be
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Giant vending machine replaces traditional English village shop
Residents of a rural English village have just had their local village shop replaced by a giant vending machine. Installed outside a pub in the picture-postcard village of Clifton, Derbyshire, the machine means residents can buy essentials
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Seaside village up for sale
Almost an entire seaside resort in Devon has been put up for sale, and is valued at roughly £10 million. Bantham in Devon is opposite the famous Burgh Island, known as a favourite holiday destination for Agatha Christie. It has a stunning
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Ten undiscovered villages for proper escapes
Fancy going somewhere completely different this year? A holiday doesn't have to mean staying in an overpriced, over-visited tourist hotspot: get off the beaten track and explore some of Europe's lesser-known regions. These little
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The most beautiful villages in the UK
Castle Combe/Visit England The village of Castle Combe has been named the 'prettiest in England' - but we think there are lots of others that deserve the title too. Which is why we've picked out some of the UK's most
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