Daily Express :: Towns Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:06:22 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Teenager raped by vile thug who denied everything until forensics nailed him]]>

The predator was forced to change his tune when confronted with damning evidence.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0100UKCrime, Police, Towns, Toby Coucill, Northamptonshire Police, sexual assault, forensic evidence<![CDATA[Pretty market town packed with 50 independent shops 'is UK's best place to retire']]>

The market town is a perfect destination for a lovely spring stroll - or even a retirement move.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:07:00 +0100UKTowns, Retirement, Chesham, Independent shops, UK Town of Culture 2028<![CDATA[The incredible ‘lost city’ frozen in time at the bottom of a giant lake]]>

When the water drops by more than 10 meters the old church and the ruins of the town can be seen.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0100Travel NewsTowns, South America, Capitolio, Furnas Hydroelectric Plant, underwater city, Minas Gerais Brazil<![CDATA[Chaos in UK town as Easter dispersal order issued over ‘youth disturbance']]>

The town has had reports of antisocial behaviour.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0100UKCrime, Towns, Kirkby dispersal order, antisocial behaviour, youth disturbance, Easter Bank Holiday<![CDATA[Not Bath, Oxford or Cambridge - the little fairytale city with 1 of UK's best high streets]]>

This hidden gem is one that's less crowded than other similar cities across the UK.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0100Travel NewsTowns, Cities, Hereford, Wye Valley, Hereford Cathedral, Berrington Hall<![CDATA[The pretty but cheap European city perfect for a holiday - with a pint costing £2.60]]>

One European city could make the ideal getaway this summer - and it won't cost you a fortune to have a good time there.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:21:00 +0100Travel NewsTowns, Romania, Bucharest, affordable travel, Romanian culture, Old Town attractions<![CDATA[The pretty UK market town with over 70 independent shops - no high street crisis in sight]]>

EXCLUSIVE: This thriving medieval market town boasts around 500 listed buildings and dozens of independent shops, with a refreshing community spirit.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:34:00 +0100UKTowns, High Street, Store closures, Ludlow, Independent Shops, Community Support, Shropshire, market town, sense of community, Local Produce Market, Jodie Deakin, Tish Dockerty, Monika Curry, Bodenhams, Lynne Morgan, Keely Simpson, The Wool Shop<![CDATA[The little Victorian town on the edge of a national park named one of the UK's prettiest]]>

It beat towns in Cornwall and East Sussex to be named the fifth prettiest in the UK.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0100Travel NewsTowns, Yorkshire Dales, Ilkley, Victorian town, prettiest UK towns<![CDATA[The UK seaside town where shoplifters raid the local supermarket '50 times a day']]>

Stores in the town are said to be targeted daily by criminals.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0100UKCrime, Towns, Worthing shoplifting, UK seaside town crime, supermarket theft epidemic, government sentencing measures<![CDATA[I visited a UK town known for crime and abandoned shops - then I saw the high street]]>

EXCLUSIVE: I came to Crawley with the gist of a story in mind. I left thinking something completely different.

]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0100UKTowns, High Street, Crawley, crime rates, urban decay, community resilience, public perception