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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Where better to hunker down in the autumn than the ultimate snug home? The thatched cottage is romantic, sustainable, has a long, proud tradition – and is now enjoying a revival. As the nights draw in ...

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The UK boasts several quaint villages and there is one that is particularly stunning, filled with thatched cottages, scenic walks and historic buildings. Finchingfield is described as the 'most ...

A Cotswolds village has been described as akin to “stepping into a postcard”, with visitors praising its charming houses and serene river. Bibury in Gloucestershire has even been called the “most ...