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This medieval village near London has been named one of the best-kept secrets in the UK property market – and it’s home to a historic watermill, and the site of one of the first recorded cricket matches

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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Inside the London cookery school where refugees are the head chefs — and your dinner comes with a story you’ll never forget

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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Mighty Hoopla, Field Day and other festivals in Brockwell Park have been given approval for this summer – Lambeth council greenlights Brockwell Live events this year

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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This new eco-friendly ferry will link the UK with an ancient town on the French coast – and passengers can help sail the boat

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

Huge changes to energy prices this spring could see your bills fall by £117 – here is exactly how much you will save on electricity and gas

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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Somerset House Summer Series has announced the headliners for its 2026 concerts – with The Flaming Lips, The Cribs, and many more set to play at the beautiful courtyard

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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An eclectic four-band bill is playing at this iconic London venue today – featuring psych-pop from an Irish six-piece, dreamy K-rock, and more

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

8 of the 10 best private schools in England are now in London — with one south west London institution taking the top spot

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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One of the most beautiful castles in the UK is displaying the largest ever Anne Boleyn collection – the world’s first portrait collection of Henry VIII’s most infamous queen is only one hour away from London

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...

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20 stations near London are getting contactless ticketing next week including a major airport – here are all the stops that you will now be able to tap in and out at

Sat snugly between Harpenden and St Albans is a picture-perfect spot that's oh so often overshadowed by its bigger and better-known neighbours. But having recently been named one of the best-kept secrets...