Britain’s cottages, hotels and holiday sites are seeing a rush in bookings as people give up on travelling abroad amid quarantine fears and opt for a staycation instead. Families are booking up dates for UK holidays in 2021 despite the cost of some stays going up by 50 per cent as operators try to recoup … Read more
MAUREEN LIPMAN: Alone in my tiny courtyard, I’m watching the small but perfect walled garden in full bloom. Hydrangeas, eh?
Four years ago a pair of flares were my downfall, literally. I was at home and rushing to the door when one foot became trapped in the other’s trouser leg and I fell down an entire flight of stairs. My arms helicoptered madly at the banisters until I hit the stone floor below. My chin … Read more
Spanish archaeologists believe they may have found the skeleton of the hero Irish chieftain ‘Red’ Hugh O’Donnell who fought fiercely against the English during the Tudor conquest of Ireland. More than a dozen intact remains have been discovered this week in digging by the Hispano-Irish Association at La Capilla de las Maravillas (the Chapel of … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has hit people in different ways with many having to adapt and postpone long-held plans, while adjusting to a new way of living. One group hit with major disruption are couples with a wedding booked. Some brides and grooms have seen their weddings delayed, others have had to abandon their plans altogether, … Read more
Woodford investors face a further agonising 10-day wait for what’s left of their savings as ruined fund delays payouts The first payouts are now due to start on 30 January Investors will be told the amount they will get around 28 January 2020 The equity income fund has lost 15% since investors were locked in … Read more
The boss of BT has launched an extraordinary intervention after dozens of phone masts and engineers were attacked by ‘mindless idiots’ who think the coronavirus pandemic has been caused by the 5G internet signal. Philip Jansen, who is recovering after suffering mild symptoms of the virus, has written an impassioned plea to the public to … Read more
He recently admitted his greatest triumphs have come from dark places after being struck down with coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms. And in an interview recorded just weeks before he fell ill with the potentially lethal virus, Dynamo reflected on the impact his separate struggle with Crohn’s Disease had on his childhood, and how it strengthened his … Read more
This year’s cast of Married At First Sight haven’t been afraid to defy Channel Nine by leaking spoilers, talking to the press and blasting the producers. And on Tuesday, Jessika Power from last year’s season slammed the 2020 stars for ‘ruining’ the show by showing a complete disregard for viewers. Jessika, 28, said on Instagram: ‘I definitely … Read more
You don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. But Keira Walsh felt like she had to. Throwing in the towel for England seemed like the only way out. Battling to cope with the constant stream of criticism on social media and tussling with a tough internal dialogue of her own, … Read more