RESIDENTS of a small rural village in Essex watch in horror as dozens of white minibuses drive slowly past their living room ...

The cheapest small towns to live in aren't for everyone. True, small-town living has plenty of perks: light traffic, a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life. Perhaps best of all ...

It's also unlikely you'll be spending as much money on parking or ride-sharing services, like Uber, while living in a small town. "To go out for dinner or just to walk around, we don't have to pay ...

Since my husband and I are both teachers, we like to be careful with our budget, and living in a small town that's close to a city provides us with the best of both worlds for a fraction of the price.