This Northumberland village where ITV's Vera was filmed has been named among the UK's prettiest for a mini break ...

A popular Derbyshire landmark in the heart of the county is looking forward to a 'new beginning' after scoring a huge grant.

WORKINGTON TOWN: Scrimgour, Jenkinson, Weir, Coulson, Currie, Worth, Porter, Adams, Price, Mysfud, Byers, Cox and Ratcliffe. Interchanges: McAndrew, Robinson-Murray, McConnon, Turner, Naylor, Ellis ...

Don't bother with the usual holiday destinations, says Ben Aitken. There is plenty to enjoy if you try the less-heralded places.