Britain's prettiest inhabitied placesFrom chocolate-box villages of quaint thatched cottages, to old medieval churches steeped with history, it's no surprise that Britain has some of the prettiest places in the world. Tourists flock from all corners of the globe to see picturesque villages such as Castle Combe, St Ives, Clovelly and Portmeirion. BritEvents' Lucy Middleton has the tough job of whittling down the prettiest inhabited places in Britain.
Matthew Bourne's The NutcrackerHeralded as the most popular dance production ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker returns to Sadler’s Wells in London. Amanda Arnold takes a look at the new production, which begins its UK tour in 2012.
Fifteen facts you didn't know about ShropshireIt's one of the most picturesque counties in Britain, yet is one of the least well-known. Visitors are often delighted at the choice of activities available in Shropshire. Steeped in history and culture, tourists come to Shropshire to see the country's incredible past. Here are fifteen interesting bitesize facts that may astound you, even if you've lived all your life in this wonderful county.
Ditch the workout - join the Zumba PartyZumba - the fitness dance craze, is taking over the nation, and classes are popping up everywhere, and there's a good chance that one is happening near you. BritEvent's Amanda Arnold, who just happens to be a Shrewsbury-based Zumba instructor, tells us more about the fitness phenomenon.