World famous Grand National meeting gets underway without crowds as Aintree racecourse lies deserted

The Grand National meeting gets underway without crowds as Aintree lies deserted at the time thousands of punters would usually be piling through its doors ready for a beer and bacon sandwich! The Grand National’s first meeting will take place without fans on Thursday   Aintree racecourse was empty ahead of the event with the UK … Read more

Angela Merkel calls for national lockdown to curb Germany’s coronavirus crisis 

Angela Merkel calls for national lockdown to curb Germany’s coronavirus crisis Angela Merkel today backed regional leaders’ calls for short, sharp lockdown  Comes amid third wave with Germany battling average of 15,000 cases per day  ‘Every call for a short, uniform lockdown is right,’ Merkel’s spokeswoman said She added that the country was struggling with … Read more

Tree-planting drive takes root as National Trust record first 60,000 saplings in bid for 20million

Tree-planting drive takes root as National Trust record first 60,000 saplings in bid for 20million more National Trust has received £500,000 in public donations for its campaign  Charity has planted 60,000 trees so far and plans to plant 20million by 2030  More locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been earmarked  By Xantha Leatham Health … Read more

National Treasure TV series gets the green light from Disney Plus following a new treasure hunter

National Treasure TV series gets the green light from Disney Plus following a new Latina treasure hunter By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:20 GMT, 25 March 2021 | Updated: 01:26 GMT, 25 March 2021 Disney is bringing its beloved National Treasure franchise back with a new TV series, and a big twist. The studio … Read more

National Trust releases two beavers into hidden valley on the South Downs to ‘boost wildlife’

A pair of beavers have been released into a large enclosure in a hidden valley on the flanks of the South Downs to build dams and boost wildlife, the National Trust said. The male and female beaver have been introduced into a 15-hectare (37-acre) fenced area in the West Sussex valley, which was gifted to the … Read more

Outrage after The National Crime Agency ditches its probe into fraud at HBOS Reading 

Outrage after The National Crime Agency ditches its probe into fraud at HBOS Reading By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:36 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 22:57 GMT, 23 March 2021 No evidence: The National Crime Agency has ditched its probe into alleged fraud at HBOS Reading The National Crime Agency (NCA) … Read more

Demi Moore cradles two adorable pet pooches as she celebrates National Puppy Day

Demi Moore cradles two adorable pet pooches as she celebrates National Puppy Day in heartwarming post By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 20:08 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 20:08 GMT, 23 March 2021 She is a movie star with a career in front of the camera spanning four decades. And Demi Moore looked in … Read more

Hugh Jackman celebrates his beloved dog Allegra as he marks National Puppy Day

Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman celebrates his beloved dog Allegra as he marks National Puppy Day By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:34 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 14:34 GMT, 23 March 2021 Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is known for his love of his two dogs, Dali and Allegra.  And on Tuesday, the … Read more

The most-visited U.S National Park Service sites in 2020 revealed – and Blue Ridge Parkway is No1

The U.S National Park Service has revealed its most-visited sites of 2020 – and it’s the Blue Ridge Parkway that comes out on top. The 469-mile ribbon of road that runs through stunning scenery in North Carolina and Virginia, and has magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, welcomed 14.1million visitors last year. It beats … Read more

Huge grass cross unveiled in the nave of Winchester Cathedral for National Day of Reflection

Huge grass cross filled with flowers is unveiled in the nave of Winchester Cathedral to mark National Day of Reflection in memory of Covid victims Large grass cross installation has been set up in nave of Winchester Cathedral for National Day of Reflection  Impressive display is made up of daffodils, primrose, cilla and mascari flowers … Read more