Ripping off tourists, blasting EDM, blocking pavements: rickshaws have a reputation for mischief. But are they just misunderstood?
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Ripping off tourists, blasting EDM, blocking pavements: rickshaws have a reputation for mischief. But are they just misunderstood?
The latest UK news

One of the best pubs in the UK could soon be forced to shut
The Compton Arms is a piece of London history – and it needs your help

Bad news: a pint of beer could cost £9 in the UK by next year
Maybe we could cut costs by filling the glass up with our own tears?

The UK’s latest vaccine rollout starts next month – here’s everything you need to know
The bivalent jab targets two strains of coronavirus instead of one – including Omicron

These British beaches have had to close because the sea is full of sewage
It’s been dubbed ‘the summer of sewage’ in the UK for a reason, you know?

So, when will the rail strikes actually end?
Unions don’t look like they’re about to back down anytime soon

Could *another* heatwave be on the way next month?
The Met Office has just released its long-term forecast for the UK

Everything you need to know about the August rail strikes
More industrial action is planned for August 13, 18 and 20

Why loads and loads of trees are losing their leaves in August
Has the heatwave forced autumn to come early?
The best in UK arts & culture

‘It’s a phenomenon’: 75 years of the Edinburgh Fringe
As the Fringe returns in full force for the first time since 2019, we reflect on what the festival means for the Scottish capital

15 of the best theatre shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Cut to the chase with our pick of tickets to fight for at this year’s festival

What the f*** is spicy fashion?
It once meant fresh sneaks and flashy masc streetwear – but now the look has morphed into something a whole lot more chaotic

Why is there so much immersive art in London right now?
We’re drowning in the stuff – so what’s behind the surge in its popularity?
The best in UK travel

7 hidden foodie destinations in the UK
These unassuming towns and villages are punching well above their weight, with experimental menus and world-class ingredients

Forget the beach, here’s why boulders are really worth travelling for
Increasing numbers of young travellers are heading off on rock-climbing holidays in the UK

The 18 best and coolest seaside towns in the UK
The UK’s seaside towns are having a renaissance right now. Here’s our pick of the very best

The 33 greatest beaches in the UK
From surfing hotspots to peaceful coves and idyllic charmers
The best things to do in the UK

12 beautiful UK lavender fields you need to visit this summer
Make the most of lavender season with a trip to one of these bloomin’ beautiful farms

9 truly amazing sculpture parks across the UK
Soak up some culture (and some rays) at the UK’s best sculpture parks, from stately homes to woodland trails

The UK festivals you need to book in 2022
Here are the music festivals to get excited about this summer

The chillest wellbeing breaks and yoga retreats in the UK
Put the daily grind aside for a few days and refresh yourself with these relaxing getaways
Our favourite cities in the UK

London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner

Manchester
This city is buzzing, innovative and open all hours

Edinburgh
Quite possibly the most beautiful city in the UK

Bristol
There’s plenty to keep you busy in this great little city
Rural spaces to escape to

Cotswolds
Gorgeous rolling hills and chocolate box villages

Cornwall
Myth, misty clifftops and vitamin D-soaked surfing beaches

Scottish Highlands
Rainbow-laced lochs, deserted beaches and castles

Lake District
Stunning views, challenging hikes and huge bodies of water
Villages and towns we love

Whitstable
A traditional fishing town tailor-made for day trips

Rye
Rye is as postcard-perfect as towns come

Whitby
Whitby is not your average seaside spot

Bruton
This tiny market town is an unexpectedly cool spot