Britain has some surprisingly remote public houses for a small island – as we reveal here. From pubs on coastlines and islands not accessible by road to inns surrounded by epic mountains, these are the hostelries that make you work hard for your pint (or three). So scroll down – and ready the Ordnance Survey … Read more
Criminals are using the coronavirus outbreak to try and bait people into clicking suspicious links in a bid to hack into their computers and steal personal information. Cyber-security researchers have identified several campaigns where hackers pretend to be legitimate health organisations to ensnare victims. Users are being urged by experts to not click on any … Read more
Christine McGuinness broke down in tears during an emotional Instagram post on Friday, after a difficult morning caring for her three autistic children. The wife of presenter Paddy McGuinness, 31, told fans that she wanted to show it’s not always ‘fine and lovely’ looking after children with autism, and insisted they’re still doing ‘brilliant’ despite … Read more
Boris Johnson faces first Tory revolt over giving Huawei role in 5G network – as Defence Committee launches inquiry into Chinese involvement Boris Johnson is facing his first Tory revolt since election over Huawei decision The PM has said that the Chinese tech giant will be allowed role in 5G network Tories have tabled an … Read more
Ancient human remains held at a church in Kent were today confirmed as those of one of England’s earliest saints in a ‘stunning result of national importance’ that has brought ‘forgotten history back to the surface’. Bones dating back to around the seventh century are those of St Eanswythe, the daughter and granddaughter of Anglo-Saxons … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at Native’s ‘aparthotel’ in London’s South Bank where studios come with fully equipped kitchens and FREE food supplies Native has 16 sites in the capital and one each in Glasgow and Manchester The Bankside branch near the Globe Theatre is a former Victorian tea warehouse The Inspector’s ‘premium studio’ cost £120 and … Read more
The massive red supergiant star Betelgeuse won’t be going supernovae anytime soon as astronomers discover it is ‘just a little bit dusty’. Last year the giant star started to dim and at one point reached just 30 per cent of its usual brightness, prompting some speculation that it was about to explode. The star has … Read more
A common type of gut bacteria may play a role in the development of bowel cancer, research suggests. An international team of scientists have shown that a toxin released by a strain of E.coli – a dangerous bacteria usually found in the lower intestine – causes unique ‘fingerprints’ of DNA damage to the cells lining the … Read more
Two teenage boy racers are jailed for five years each after causing the death of a 17-year-old girl passenger during a race that reached speeds of 90mph. A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, ignored his Olivia Alkir’s screams to slow down as he raced his Ford Fiesta at Efenechtyd, near Ruthin. … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Mind your head on the beams and bring a dog (if it’s well-behaved) – these are the orders at the Horse Guards Inn, West Sussex Horse Guards Inn was a stopping-off point for the House Cavalry in the 1840s The hotel is bijou – from its three rooms to the low beams … Read more