World-first hotel opens in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles

For the first time ever, a hotel has opened in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles – and it’s surely set to be one of the most sought-after stays in the world. A night in this ultra-exclusive location, as you might expect, doesn’t come cheap. Rates start at £1,470 a night (1,700 euros) – … Read more

Biden’s dog Major bites ANOTHER government employee on White House grounds while out for a walk

Biden’s dog Major bites ANOTHER government employee on White House grounds while out for a walk – three weeks after biting WH security guard The rescue German Shepherd bit a  National Park Service employee on Tuesday Major was out for a walk when he ‘nipped’ the employee, Jill Biden’s office said  It comes just three weeks … Read more

VIP family in Qatar offering up to £120,000 tax free for personal trainer to live on palace grounds

Sure beats a gym! ‘VIP’ Qatari family seek ‘discreet’ female personal trainer to live and train at the palace and join them on holidays – all for a £120,000 TAX FREE annual salary Polo & Tweed are recruiting travelling personal trainer for wealthy Qatari family Candidate should have interest in nutrition and massage or rehab … Read more

Dolly Parton declines Tennessee legislators bill to erect statue of her on Capitol grounds

Dolly Parton politely declines Tennessee legislators’ bill to erect a statue of her on Capitol grounds Dolly Parton, 75, has pushed back on a bill aiming to erect a monument of her on the Capitol grounds in her home state of Tennessee   State representative John Mark Windle introduced legislation last month to create and design … Read more

Stunning eight-bedroom Cornish home with eight acres of grounds goes on sale at £995,000 

A beautiful eight-bedroom countryside property near the North Cornwall coast has just gone up for sale – for the first time in 65 years. The Grade-II listed home, located in St Teath, has eight bedrooms and three bathrooms and features an impressive eight acres of grounds including stables, garages, tennis courts and gardens. And if … Read more

Welsh Tory leader QUITS after admitting he drank alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds

The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has stepped down after admitting he downed alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds days after a pub alcohol ban was enforced.  Paul Davies was accused of drinking alcohol with former Welsh Government minister Alun Davies, Tory chief whip Darren Millar and the party’s chief of staff Paul Smith in a licensed Senedd tearoom … Read more

Cottage in the grounds of Lord Byron’s home up for grabs for £500,000

A Grade II listed cottage in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home is for sale for £500,000. The three-bedroom cottage has its own tower and is part of a larger property that is set in the sprawling grounds of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey was once home to the famous poet, who became … Read more

English Heritage will keep grounds of 19 sites open during lockdown

The drawbridge is still down: English Heritage will keep the grounds of 19 castles, stately homes and places of interest open for walkers during lockdown English Heritage reveals what sites will stay open during third national lockdown Kenilworth Castle, and Walmer Castle and Longtown Castle will welcome visitors Londoners can visit trio of Eltham Palace, … Read more

Fans share photos of the worst food served at football grounds

Is this the worst food ever served at football grounds? Fans share pictures of some of the most unappetising grub dished up on matchdays including dodgy hotdogs, pies and kebabs A West Ham supporter encouraged fans to tweet their worst football match food  Tweet received thousands of responses with supporters posting nightmare nosh Unappetising meals included a … Read more

Is this the worst food ever served at football grounds? Fans share pictures of unappetising grub

Is this the worst food ever served at football grounds? Fans share pictures of some of the most unappetising grub dished up on matchdays including dodgy hotdogs, pies and kebabs A West Ham supporter encouraged fans to tweet their worst football match food  Tweet received thousands of responses with supporters posting nightmare nosh Unappetising meals included a … Read more