Downham has been named among the UK’s most beautiful by the Daily Mail, writes Neil Brandwood, who spent a day in this picturesque village to find out what makes it so special.

Downham in Lancashire has been named one of the most beautiful villages in the UK – here’s why. You can see the full list of Britain’s most beautiful villages via the Daily Mail website.

Katharine Downham (nee Leggett) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 94 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the beloved wife of the late John Finney Downham.

A murder probe has been launched after a woman died with "serious injuries" inside a home. Police were called to Hatfield Close in Lewisham at 6.41am after reports of a woman in her 40s being ...

Lewisham Council, which manages the park, said the outdoor space had reopened on Saturday. The lake will remain closed with security in place until further notice.

'It's the first day, I wasn't going to miss it': Elrama Tavern reopens after fire The doors at Elrama Tavern in Washington County, Pa., are finally open again after the March 2022 fire.

Lewisham Police, posting on X, said: "Due to an ongoing incident in Lewisham High Street towards Lee High Road, traffic will be diverted and may be heavier than usual.

Residents in Lewisham have been allowed to return home after a 17-hour standoff between armed police and a dressing gown-clad man who was seen shouting and brandishing a knife outside a window.

Lewisham Community Space, located in the local shopping centre, came to Michael's rescue, where he was able to set up a small library. Then, shortly after this, Michael eyed up Lewisham station as ...

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The new playground was opened in Durham Hill in Downham by Lewisham’s Deputy Mayor Cllr Louise Krupski, along with the reception class from Good Shepherd Primary School on Moorside Road. Durham ...

News UK News General election Lewisham East general election 2024 results in full The elected MP and how people voted in the constituency which includes areas of Bellingham, Catford South; Downham ...