Taylor Swift & Harry Styles in Great Budworth

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories, right here on Lester News today. Great Budworth, a tiny village in Cheshire, England, which is the few hundred residents has quietly become a magnet for celebrities and film crews. Back in 2012, during their high-profile romance, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles were spotted together at the George and Dragon Pub, enjoying a cozy mill amid the village's charming countryside lanes and historic sandstone buildings. The George and Dragon, dating back to 1722 and refurbished in 2010, has long been a village landmark serving classic British pub. Fair. At the time, Swift's red album Top the Charts, while Styles was at the peak of one direction's global fame, making their low-key visit a big, talking-point. Locals and visitors love the area's timeless feel, highlighted by St. Mary and All Saints Church, which has ties to William Shakespeare's family. Through a past rector, the village's peaceful vibe draws walkers, cyclists, and families to its

1:00riverside paths, mini golf, ice cream spots, and other family-friendly attractions. Television producers have also flocked here over the years, using great Budworth streets as stand-ins for shows like the BBC's War of the Worlds, and our zoo, complete with scenes featuring camels on the high street. These shoots add to the buzz without disrupting daily life. Meanwhile, the couple made another nearby appearance at the Rising Sun pub in Bamford, dining with Styles' sister for Swift's birthday. Today, spots like the great two-listed Cockle Budworth pub keep drawing Taurus eager for a taste of celebrity history in this unspoiled rural haven. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com