Would YOU cross it? The double-deck ‘bendy’ glass bridge in China that’s so extraordinary some didn’t believe it was real The incredible Ruyi Bridge is 328ft long (100m) and spans the Shenxianju valley in China’s Zhejiang province The crossing consists of three undulating bridges and part of its deck is made from transparent glass Since … Read more
Bowled over by The Cricket Inn: Inside the Devon pub with rooms that has a seaside location that’ll knock you for six The Cricket Inn is located in Beesands, Devon, which is popular with walkers exploring South Hams Rooms have a New England nautical vibe with tongue-and-groove white panels and views of Start Bay Breakfast covers … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Explore the new Royal Horticultural Society garden with designer Tom Stuart-Smith By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 27 March 2021 It’s one of the biggest gardening projects in Europe – the new Royal Horticultural Society garden at Bridgewater. And you … Read more
The top spots for food and drink for Alfresco April, from hotels to country houses and whole city streets Anyone missing Italy should visit the terrace at Heckfield Place, Hampshire Bookable tables and mini-chalets will be on offer in Derby’s historic marketplace There’s a ‘secret garden’ feel to the terrace at The Ship Hotel in … Read more
Inspired by my Greek granny’s delicious recipes, I set out four years ago with my friend and fellow cook Iska Lupton to write Grand Dishes, a book of recipes and stories collected from grandmothers around the world. And we can now reveal some of the best foodie spots that have truly great grandmothers at the … Read more
Restoration day — in England at least — of the ‘ancient, inalienable right of free-born people of the United Kingdom to go to the pub’ . Remember that Boris-ism? From April 12 (a fortnight on Monday), English pubs and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers, in groups of up to six people, seated outdoors. … Read more
Sitting on my terrace in Tangier with a breakfast croissant while being watched by some pert little sparrows, thoughts turn to the opening of the world’s borders. Right now, with no ferries and no planes, Tangier is eerily quiet for a usually bustling port town. I have been locked down in Morocco for more than … Read more
Often seen in America, land of the quirky bumper sticker, one popular message says: ‘On an adventure before dementia!’ This is accompanied by a picture of a campervan and is just one of many such self-deprecating stickers, which also include ‘Motorhomes before nursing homes!’ and ‘Movin’ as fast as I can!’ — next to a … Read more
India today claimed it has spotted a ‘double mutant’ Covid variant that may spread easier and make vaccines less potent. Researchers behind the discovery said the strain, which has two key alterations on its spike protein, was detected in samples in the western state of Maharashtra. Indian scientists believe the variant is a hybrid of … Read more
Insurers escape new rules preventing them overcharging loyal customers until next year By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 23 March 2021 Insurers told the Financial Conduct Authority they needed more time to adapt to new rules stopping them overcharging loyal customers Insurers won’t be … Read more