If the lockdown is leaving you pining for outdoors, escape into the finest nature books ever written

Soar with the peregrine, be gripped with passion for the Cairngorms and marvel at how trees secretly communicate with each other — all from the comfort of your armchair with the very best in nature writing. Perfectly still water at sunset at Loch Morlich, Glenmore Forest, Cairngorms National Park The Peregrine by J.A. Baker ‘Wherever … Read more

Finest Dental: Has company closed and will I get my money back?

A group of dental customers have been left frustrated and confused after a chain of private dentists closed without warning – with many having paid thousands of pounds in advance. Finest Dental, which had seven branches across the country, has ceased trading yet hasn’t formally gone into liquidation yet, leaving thousands of customers not knowing … Read more

People wear their finest gowns and even wedding dresses to put the bins out

Black tie bin day! Women in lockdown don wedding dresses and ball gowns as they bring the glamour to everyday chores Angie Emrys-Jones, 43, from Truro, Cornwall, started the Facebook group   Nominated for an award at a charity event but it was cancelled due to Covid-19 The Facebook group has more than 12,000 members donning glamorous … Read more

Patients of Finest Dental left suffering the consequences of the firm shutting down without warning 

Patients of Finest Dental are still left paying for their non-existing treatments after the chain of private dentists mysteriously closed without explanation.   Hundreds of customers have been left in the dark about what to do next after Finest Dental closed all of its branches without warning, with many having paid thousands for treatments in advance. A … Read more

The UK Heritage Awards reveals Britain’s finest historic houses, hotels, gardens and museum

From the best family day out to the most wonderful places to stay, the UK Heritage Awards 2019 has honoured Britain’s finest heritage experiences. This year’s UK Heritage Awards winners are crowned across 12 categories, which also include hidden gems, best festival, best wedding venue and outstanding customer service. The gongs have been allocated by … Read more

RICK STEIN serves up a taste of where to find France’s finest food on a gastronomic pilgrimage 

Aged 14, I stayed with friends of my father’s in northern France for a few days, and that was when I discovered how fabulous French food was. This family owned an enormous sugar beet farm near Cambrai and lived in a chateau with servants. At lunch and dinner my 11-year-old sister and I dined in … Read more

Crufts Day One: Dogs don their finest coats as they arrive in style at the Birmingham NEC

Travelling in style! Pampered pooches make an entrance on skateboards and wheeled cages as they arrive for the first day of Crufts at the Birmingham NEC Crufts kicks off today at the Birmingham NEC – and the pampered competitors are arriving in style  Adorable dogs donned their finest coats and hats as they were taken … Read more

New York’s finest! From burgers to brasseries and coffee to cocktails

Want to see the best of New York? Then forget about the tourist traps and head to the places that native New Yorkers rate the highest: the bars, the burgers, the brunches and everything in between. We’ve pulled all the latest award-winners together to reveal a best-in-show New York that’s full of surprises. Testing out … Read more