You wouldn’t expect to find world-class poutine in Omaha, but Shirley’s Diner has been quietly converting Nebraskans into french fry fanatics one gravy-covered serving at a time.

The new owners of an Alford mansion have fallen foul of planning chiefs by carrying out unauthorised work at the historic £650,000 property. Meanwhile, a new taker has emerged for a long-empty Union ...

In the sweltering heat of Mesa, Arizona, there exists a treasure hunter’s paradise so vast it has its own zip code (okay, not really, but it should).