Britain is full of beautiful towns—but some come with histories so strange they sound completely made up. From plague villages and smuggling hideouts to towns built on superstition and scandal, these places prove that the UK’s past is anything but boring. Here are five British towns where the history is every bit as fascinating as the scenery: 1. Eyam — The Village That Locked Itself Away In 1665, when the bubonic plague arrived in Eyam, the villagers made an extraordinary de

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More than £30,000 has been awarded to community groups and charities across the Isle of Wight in the latest grant round from WightAID.

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A planned sushi restaurant in an Isle of Wight coastal town has been granted a premises licence.

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The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, PS Waverley, has begun her 2026 sailing season, marking 80 years since her launch in 1946.