Clowns, crowns and kimonos: Jewish children put on a colourful fancy dress show in London to celebrate the ancient festival of Purim Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from a massacre in Persia 2,500 years ago The Festival of Lots, as it is also known, is marked by donating to the poor and … Read more
Playing the odds? Tens of thousands of revellers pack Cheltenham racecourse despite coronavirus fears as critics warn it’s ‘a ticking timebomb’ Cheltenham Festival is branded ‘ticking timebomb’ amid coronavirus outbreak Up to 70,000 spectators expected to attend the first day of horse racing event Concerns have been raised over why the meet was allowed to … Read more
A united front! Estranged royal couple Autumn and Peter Phillips arrive together at the Cheltenham Festival – weeks after announcing their separation Peter and Autumn Phillips have arrived at the Cheltenham Festival together The couple put on a united front at the meet despite announcing their split By Stephanie Linning For Mailonline Published: 12:27 GMT, … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES In doubt The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more
Horsing around! Former Love Island star Tayla Damir looks glamorous as she steps out for an autumn racing festival launch in Sydney By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:19 GMT, 10 March 2020 | Updated: 10:19 GMT, 10 March 2020 Tayla Damir picked a winning look when she stepped out for an autumn racing … Read more
Horse racing fans from across the UK will have their eyes on the Cheltenham Festival as the hotly-anticipated four-day meet kicks off today. But while the action on the track is front and centre at the racecourse itself, for viewers watching from home – or reading about it after the fact – there is also … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a long round of applause and a standing ovation from the Royal Albert Hall in London audience after taking their seats at the Mountbatten Festival of Music. Prince Harry, who is attending the event at the South Kensington venue in his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines, … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at the Mountbatten Festival of Music in London as they continue their final round of royal duties. The couple will step down as senior royals on March 31 but have been embarking upon a series of engagements over the past days. Harry is attending the Royal Albert … Read more
Officials have canceled the South by Southwest festival that was set to take place in Austin, Texas, over coronavirus fears. Austin Mayor Steve Adler said on Friday he was issuing a state of emergency that effectively canceled the event, based on the recommendation of public health officials. The festival, known as SXSW – set to take … Read more
Oregon’s annual UFO festival is just the place to channel your inner green man UFO Fest, in McMinnville, Oregon, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in May In 1950, the small town was the location of an alleged UFO sighting by a farmer The highlight of the wacky festival is a parade where people dress … Read more