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Artisan flapjacks, hand-made with love in Devon
On the edge of Dartmoor in a Devonshire kitchen, Carol and Sally concoct a fabulous range of adventurous flapjack flavours.
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Working lunch: Gather of Cheshire, Congleton
Coffee, cake, brilliant customer service. This quirky café has it all, along with some of the most delicious dishes that you can savour over a relaxed lunch hour (or longer).
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Why sobriety is a solo mission
The sober revolution is here. We’re all consuming far less alcohol than previous generations (if we’re drinking at all). And our thirst for sobriety doesn't look set to dry up any time soon.
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The Old Bridge Inn and Coffee House, Holmfirth
If you're catching a gig at the Picturedome next door, the Old Bridge Inn is a great place to stay. But not if you like to get some shut eye.
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How to detect a two-way mirror
Have you ever been in a hotel room, bathroom or private area and got the feeling you were being watched? Here's how to tell if it has a two-way mirror.
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Canal du Midi Day 1: Manchester to Toulouse
It’s one of the most scenic rides in the whole of France: The UNESCO World Heritage Path along the meandering Canal du Midi from Toulouse to Sète.
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Canal du Midi Day 2: Toulouse to Castelnaudary
The streets of Toulouse were bustling with commuters, but within in minutes I was on the towpath of the Canal du Midi to begin the first leg of my solo cycling adventure.
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Canal du Midi Day 3: Castelnaudary to Carcassonne
High above the city of Carcassonne is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2500 years of history, waiting to be discovered.
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Canal du Midi Day 4: Carcassonne to Homps
Snaking westward towards the Mediterranean, the Canal du Midi is the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful countryside between Carcassonne and Homps, a tiny village in the Occitanie region of France.
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Canal du Midi Day 5: Homps to Béziers
At the end of a day's cycling from Homps to Béziers are the Nine Locks of Fonseranes - the most spectacular structure on the Canal du Midi.
