London’s West End is to be transformed into an outdoor dining district

COVENT GARDEN 1 – Henrietta Street Restaurant and bar seating in street, temporary closure of road (11am-11pm) 2 – Maiden Lane Restaurant and bar seating in street, temporary closure of road (11am-11pm) 3 – King Street Restaurant and bar seating in street, temporary closure of road (11am-11pm) 4 – Floral Street Restaurant and bar seating … Read more

Residents in Rome district move into isolation at hotel as Italy’s death toll rises by 78 to 34,301

A cluster of coronavirus infections has broken out in a residential district of Rome as Italy moves into Phase Three of its emergency plan for the Covid-19 epidemic. At least 17 people have tested positive for the virus on Piazza Pecile in the Garbatella district of the city in recent days, prompting fears of a … Read more

Police chief tells tourists in Peak District to stay away as beauty spots are plagued by cars

Police chief tells tourists in Peak District to stay away as beauty spots are plagued by huge lines of cars, piles of rubbish and burnt-out barbecues after lockdown was eased ahead of quietest Bank Holiday weekend for seven years Mark Thorley says tourists are failing to heed warnings to stay away from area He said … Read more

Multiple people shot in an Arizona shopping district, state senator says

BREAKING: Multiple people shot by a ‘terrorist armed with an AR-15’ in an Arizona shopping district, state senator says Sen. Martín Quezada tweeted Wednesday evening: ‘I just witnessed an armed terrorist with an AR-15 shoot up Westgate. There are multiple victims’  Glendale police confirmed the incident in a tweet, writing ‘at least two persons were … Read more

Lake District locals erect fake signs to keep tourists away

Angry villagers near a popular beauty spot have barricaded themselves in with makeshift roadblocks and plastic fences in a bid to fend off hoards of tourists amid the coronavirus crisis. Residents living in the Lake District, in Cumbria, are putting out traffic barriers and industrial waste bins across roads – which is against the law … Read more

The best cottages in the UK for summer 2020, from the Peak District to Cornwall

Whether you’re looking for a romantic retreat or somewhere for a hassle-free family holiday, a cottage break is the perfect quick and easy getaway.  Here we’ve rounded up the top places to book around the UK for summer 2020 and beyond. Scroll down for some stunning staycation inspiration…  New York, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire New York in Llandovery … Read more

Following in the footsteps of William Wordsworth in the Lake District

A portrait of William Wordsworth  Admittedly, it’s a muted kind of celebration given the circumstances in which the whole nation finds itself. But, long term, the crowds will return (often far too many of them) and normal service will resume to mark the 250th anniversary of William Wordsworth’s birth. Of course, the great poet’s A … Read more

The UK tourist attractions you can visit virtually, from the Lake District to Buckingham Palace

A nationwide lockdown doesn’t have to mean missing out on the UK’s top tourist attractions. That’s because many have incredible webcams and virtual tours on their websites, which means you can explore them from the comfort of your living room. Here MailOnline Travel reveals 22 amazing online tours and webcams for royal residences, museums and … Read more

Man, 57, scales the same Lake District peak over and over again – to check weather 

To Helvellyn and back… 600 times! Man, 57, scales the same Lake District peak over and over again – to check weather Man climbs England’s third highest mountain 600 times to check the weather Jon Bennett is one of three fell-top assessors on Lake District’s Helvellyn peak  He scaled the peak, one of the district’s … Read more

The National Trust Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs

Camping that’s out of this world: The Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs Two tents are suspended in trees at the Low Wray camp site close to the shores of Lake Windermere, Cumbria  A stay in one of the tents starts from £100 per night and guests … Read more