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Six of the best towns and cities in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is traditional England all over, with its natural beauty and straight-talking. These towns and cities provide much of that mythologised character.

  • by David Whitley
This is England

10 things we’ll never understand about England

England has long been a top destination for Australian travellers but, despite our familiarity with its culture and traditions, some of its habits remain utterly bemusing.

  • by Brian Johnston
While diners in the UK would often leave their change as a tip, service charges are now commonly added to bills.

Beyond America, tipping is now becoming the norm in the UK

If you’ve wined or dined in the UK lately, you may have noticed a sly increase when the bill arrives.

  • by David Ramli
The stone circle is not roped off, which means you can touch the stones.

Up close with Stonehenge’s little-known older sibling on underrated trail

The Great West Way is a 200-kilometre touring route that encourages people explore the lesser-known gems in between UK cities.

  • by Rob McFarland
Regent’s Park outshines Hyde Park.

An expert expat’s guide to St Johns Wood, London

London is a city of parks and while Aussie expats might miss the beaches, London’s parks are the lungs of the city.

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Aviva Studios is the backdrop to the Manchester International Festival Square.

There’s a cool new $400 million Factory in buzzing Manchester

The UK’s largest and most expensive arts hub since London’s Tate Modern is cutting-edge, taking inspiration from the city’s storied past.

  • by Steve McKenna
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Six of the best new Manchester hotels

From industrial-chic to contemporary cool, these sleeps boost the self-proclaimed “Capital of England’s North”.

  • by Steve McKenna
National Portrait Gallery - about to reopen.

Iconic UK museum unveils transformation after three-year upgrade

When the National Portrait Gallery reopens June 22, the extent of the reimagining of the 127-year-old gallery will perhaps explain the lengthy closure.

  • by Julietta Jameson
London aerial.

How this city became the most expensive in Europe for tourists

With soaring food and travel costs and no more VAT-free shopping, a visit to London has become a costly exercise.

  • by Hannah Boland
The Beatles statue in Pier Head of Liverpool created in Bronze by the sculptor Andy Edwards in year 2015. Located in the Liverpool Waterfront and donated by the Cavern Club. The placement was in the date of the 50 year anniversary of The Beatles last live concert in Liverpool xxEurovision Eurovision Liverpool UK cover story ; text by Steve McKenna
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This year’s Eurovision’s host city was the perfect choice

Underrated Liverpool has a musical history, sense of fun and vibrant arts scene unlike anywhere in the UK.

  • by Steve McKenna