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Tar barrels and town criers in Hatherleigh

The 110th Hatherleigh Carnival will take place on 9th November with competitions and processions throughout the day…

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Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour

Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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