What it's really like to live in the world's most beautiful village'

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"Darling, isn't it beautiful, an American tourist says, turning to his partner, who appears to be failing in an attempt to take a panoramic picture on her iPhone. Sporting a visor hat teamed with a bum bag around his waist, the man stands open-mouthed while taking in the visual delights of Bibury as he stands on a now-iconic three-arched stone bridge crossing the River Colm at the village's heart. On the last Friday of the summer, the tourist, along with hundreds of other enthusiastic visitors, are being treated to warm afternoon sunshine that beams off the rows of honey-hued cottages along the narrow streets."

"A century ago, the future Japanese emperor Hirohito, so enthralled by the calm and charm of the Cotswold village, declared it a sacred place. Not so long before, English textile designer, poet and artist William Morris described it as the most beautiful village in England. And this month, seemingly not wanting to be outdone, American business magazine Forbes proclaimed the community of just 600 people the most beautiful village in the world a good thing for locals, right?"

A news outlet emphasizes coverage of reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and prioritizes sending reporters to developing stories. The outlet investigates political finances and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Donations are requested to fund on-the-ground journalism and to keep reporting accessible without paywalls. In Bibury, a Cotswold village of roughly 600 people, visitors gather at an iconic three-arched stone bridge and wander narrow streets lined with honey-hued cottages. Historical admirers include Hirohito and William Morris, and Forbes recently named Bibury the world's most beautiful village, driving increased visitor interest.

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