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The traditional British high street was, for so many, the beating heart of their town. But as huge chains consumed spaces once filled by local independent businesses – and struggling firms began to disappear entirely – was the soul of our towns lost? Christopher Howse is travelling the nation to speak to local people about their high street. How it has changed, what they miss… and why there are still joys to be found. This week, Christopher explores Abbeygate Street in Bury ...

Author of new book 111 Places In Windsor That You Shouldnt Miss, Jonjo Maudsley shares tips for saving pennies in the favourite royal destination.

Property was originally built as place of worship for a workhouse and converted in 1987

Property was originally built as place of worship for a workhouse and converted in 1987

Loved up couples have received blessings from Father Dexter with the relic which is usually kept locked away in a safe at St John the Baptist church in Coventry and only brought out on Valentines Day

From famous tombs and gravestones, to medieval carvings, Suffolk’s churches certainly have it all

Father Shed! Tiny 6ft by 6ft kit summer house bought for £100 for charity 22 years ago is now up for Shed of the Year after Anglican priest extends it for lockdown masses Father Len Black, from Inverness, has made it to the last round of competition with The Oratory Of St Joseph   This years competition has been the fiercest yet with a record-breaking 331 entrants vying for shed glory Entrants were whittled down to just 22 finalists shortlisted across categories including Budget and Workshop...

Catherine Courtenay Bagborough House and St Pancras Church with the cricket pitch - Credit: Martin Jones Martin King has lived in West Bagborough all his life and he understands why people want to make the village their home ‘This is the most beautiful place you can dream of,’ says Martin. Tucked on the western edge of the Quantock Hills and with far-reaching views across the vale of Taunton Deane to the Blackdown Hills, this rural village is only 20 minutes from Taunton. Although many res...

St Winefrede in Wimbledon features © Benedict Flett Church congregations may be dwindling, but Emma Rose Barber has done her fair of calling in at the House of God. From around 4,000 London churches, shes selected 111 of them to feature in her appropriately-titled book, 111 Churches in London that You Shouldnt Miss. Here are 14 of those churches which she suggests we pay a visit. Fitzrovia Chapel, Fitzrovia © Benedict Flett A few years back most of the hospital, which this chapel was built fo...