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Feel charmed at the picturesque Austrian ski resort of Zell am See

We certainly should have been sitting pretty on our ski trip to Zell am See.

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Popping the £48m question: Up to 26,000 women consider proposing to their partner on February 29

With the tradition of women proposing to men on a leap day dating back to the fifth century, this year could see those proposals generating a boost to the economy of almost £50 million, according to new research.

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Did you home town or city make the list? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 15 best towns and cities to work in - according to real employees

Finding your dream job can be a difficult task, particularly if opportunities in a particular field are limited where you are based.

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Titan the Robot in the Skyline Pavilion, Butlin's, Minehead

Enjoy a Titan-ic time for all the family at Butlin's

I love going abroad, but I've found that if you don't have the weather, you're invariably stuck indoors, staring at the rain hammering at the windows or watching English TV programmes dubbed over in the language of your destination. And you're paying a pretty penny to do this to boot.

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How you can enjoy the extraordinary in a hand-picked villa in idyllic Pollensa

Sandy toes, shoreline strolls and picture-perfect sunsets are almost all you need for a truly unforgettable holiday ... you can leave the rest to Oliver’s Travels.

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These are the overall most popular cars in the UK

If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular makes of car in the UK are, then new research has been revealed - and the results might surprise you.

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Four-year-old Tom enjoys the wide-open spaces on the beach at Houlgate.

A fabulous taste of France in Normandy

Beautiful Normandy really has it all – a thousand years of history, from William the Conqueror and Joan of Arc to the D-Day landings, all tied together with glorious scenery, delicious food and drink and an infectiously easygoing attitude to life.

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CAMRA names the 16 best pubs in Britain - did your favourite make the cut?

Last year the Campaign for Real Ale has revealed the best pubs across Britain - and now the winner has been announced.

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Could you be the new Godparents of TUI's new rivercruise ships Isla and Maya?

WIN the chance to become Godparents of TUI rivercruise ships - and enjoy THREE FREE cruises!

As The Godfather once said, it's an offer our readers can't refuse...

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These are the best places to live in Britain according to a quality of life survey

The Halifax Quality of Life survey 2020 has revealed the best places to live in Britain for a good quality of life.

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These are some pictures from the big night

Oscars 2020: 15 striking photos from this year’s Academy Awards

The Oscars is the biggest night in film and the 92nd Academy Awards took place last night (9 Feb) in the Dolby Theatre, California.

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An Absolute-ly amazing trip back to the 1980s at Butlin's

IT'S not often you get the chance to see Richard the Lionheart swap pleasantries with Freddie Mercury - or even Fred Flinstone sitting on the floor dancing to Oops Upside Your Head with Adam Ant for that matter.

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These are the 10 most dog-friendly destinations in the UK for a staycation with your furry friend

Looking for a getaway with your four-legged friend?

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These are the baby names that are most likely to make your child famous

These are the baby names most likely to make your child famous

Choosing a name for your child can be a huge decision, because it’s going to be with them for the rest of their lives - so why not give them a name that could set them up for success?

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These are the 12 best takeaways in the UK

The best takeaways in the UK have been named at the British Takeaway Awards, with a Mexican eatery in Wiltshire taking the coveted top spot.

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Are houses in your area expected to see a rise? (Photo: Shutterstock)

The value of your house is expected to increase if you live in one of these UK cities

House price growth across the UK has reached a two year high with demand from buyers rising by 26 per cent, according to Zoopla.

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Fife singer songwriter KT Tunstall is currently taking part in a 'Lidl Live' tour around Scotland with the retailer.

Lidl to open 100th Scottish store this weekend - and you could win £100 shopping voucher

Lidl’s 100th store in Scotland will open in Fife on Saturday.

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These are the biggest retail closures of the last decade - how many do you remember?

The high street has proved to be a difficult place for business of late, with a number of popular stores forced to close their doors for good.

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These are the 20 most popular baby girl and boy names in the world

Your name forms part of your identity for the rest of your life, so choosing a moniker for your newborn can be a tough decision.

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Thousand of households' energy bills could be set to rise as current deals come to an end.

Households urged to act to avoid rise in energy bills

Thousands of households could see their energy bills increase by as much as £190 a year as 47 fixed price deals come to an end this month, according to data from a price comparison and switching service.

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