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From a ramshackle Victorian model for £16,000 to a top-of-the-range new one for £45k, huts are hot property

"Reading remains one of the best ways to escape from the stresses of revising": Matthew Ainley highlights three books to read during exam season.

As we retire into our beds to enjoy sleep that bushmen brought, they themselves don’t sleep

This idea of being other, of not quite belonging anywhere yet belonging everywhere is now a source of pride.

Lyme Regis is a popular town on the Jurassic Coast - Credit: Herry Lawford, Flicr From cool coastal resorts to bustling market hubs, Andy Greeves chooses ten towns whose history, ambience and busy events diary make them ‘must visit’ destinations. Remember to practice social distancing on your visit and book ahead wherever possible to avoid disappointment. Some events mentioned may not be running this year or be slightly different so do check before attending.  1. Poole & Sandbanks Take you...

Grace Kaiser, and Gus Halper. This looks as good as promised, an authentic story about working hard and figuring out what you want in life - choosing your family or something new. Early reviews are good, too. Heres the first official trailer (+ poster) for Nicole Riegels Holler, direct from IFCs YouTube: In a forgotten pocket of Southern Ohio where American manufacturing and opportunities are drying up, a determined young woman finds a ticket out when she is accepted to college. Alongside her...

The village of Charminster is characterised by ivy-coated, pastel-coloured period homes, winding roads through wild flowers and that famous Dorset hatch. Not to be confused with the urban suburb of Bournemouth with the same moniker, this Charminster is rural and has a true village feel whilst the amenities of Dorchester are just a short drive away. Dont miss: There isnt a lot to do here but thats the beauty of Charminster. Pack a picnic, take a walk and absorb the peace and quiet of it all. 4. ...

Map shows the most famous people linked to each Derbyshire area Theres some very big names in there Some of the famous faces that can be traced back to Derbyshire (Image: PuddingMaps/GettyImages/Wikipedia) Subscribe to our weekly email updates about the Peak District to make sure you never miss another storyInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used i...

Looking at the most tagged locations, Direct2Florist has revealed the sost Instagrammable streets in the UK. Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, famous for its role in the Hovis advert and Far From the Madding Crowd, sits at number eleven. This beautiful photo of Gold Hill was taken by Echo Camera Club Dorset member Antony Lowe Carnaby Street in London, comes out on top with 366,761 as the UK’s Most Instagrammed Street. Stockbridge in Edinburgh comes second with 231,679 tags and Clovelly’...

The first half of the film is more tedious than terrifying. Regan is a sweet young child with a model mother. They kiss each other night-night and talk of ponies and Captain Howdy. Then, as her first irrational symptoms emerge, there’s a sequence of Dr. Welbyish hospital scenes and consultations with various shrinks and specialists. The thrills begin in the second half when the exorcists, two Catholic priests, are called in to scare the devil out of her. But Friedkin’s dramatization is ofte...