Many youngsters up and down the country are to see their Christmas break extended as many schools are to close today after a weekend of heavy snow. Temperatures in the UK plunged to a brutal -11C ...

You know the weirdly satisfying feeling you get when you peel the plastic off a new appliance? Or how fun it is to lift a pore strip and see all the gunk being lifted out of your pores?

The next phase of the long-awaited upgrade to Peel Health Campus has been announced, but it is not known when the work will be completed or how much it will cost. Local residents have expressed ...

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There’s much Norse influence, including Peel Castle, constructed by Vikings in the 11th century. The fortress, which is the largest heritage site of the Isle of Man, sits on St Patrick’s Isle, an ...

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Schools across the UK are shutting their gates today as more heavy snow sweeps the country - check our list of confirmed school closures in England, Scotland and Wales ...

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MORE than 500 schools have been forced to close their gates on the first day back after the Christmas break. Weather warnings remain in force across much of the UK on Monday morning after most of ...

Tonight will see cold conditions under widely clear skies and just one or two isolated patches of cloud. A light to gentle north-westerly breeze. Friday Tomorrow, there will be plenty of wintry ...

Step inside the world’s largest inhabited castle and a true jewel of British heritage. With over 1,000 opulent rooms, priceless historic treasures, and breathtaking grounds, this royal residence ...

From age-old historic strongholds to majestic modern structures, these castle stays are sure to fire the imagination. Here's our pick of some of the most amazing castles to spend the night in.