Thomas Hardy country has become the best place to retire, according to research.
Dorset, said Prudential is the best place for quality of life, including health, marital status and home ownership.
After Dorset came Solihull, while Buckinghamshire, north Somerset and the Vale of Glamorgan in joint third. It makes Grapevine all wistful for lazy summer days, sandy beaches and ice cream.
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