Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Friday drinkers flock to pubs on the hottest day of the year: Beer gardens are rammed as thousands ignore social distancing rules Pubgoers crammed into beer gardens on the hottest day of the year so far but appeared to ignore restrictions People seen standing in large groups with only a small distance between them at … Read more
Treasure hunters find a trove of artefacts buried in their gardens after searching for valuables in the back yard during lockdown A treasure trove of artefacts has been discovered during coronavirus lockdown Experts say items including Roman pottery may not have been found otherwise Rock with script thought to be from 4th century was found … Read more
Extra indoor and outdoor space has become highly sought-after for homebuyers due to the lockdown – and this five-bedroom house in Liverpool has a unique take on combining both. It has an extensive orangery that occupies almost half of the property, extending across two floors, giving the home a Kew Gardens vibe. The area includes … Read more
Welcome to Glast-home-bury! Music fans recreate festival scuppered by coronavirus in their gardens… complete with Pyramid Stage replicas, tents and a bar stocked with ‘bevs’ Fans had been hoping to spend this weekend watching headline acts Taylor Swift and Sir Paul McCartney Ticket-holders across the country have decided to recreate the Somerset extravaganza in their … Read more
Royal Ascot fans have donned their best hat and dress from the comfort of their own home today as the race meeting commenced for the first time behind closed doors. For the first time since becoming a ‘royal week’ in 1911 in Berkshire, the five-day 2020 festival – which takes place from today until June … Read more
Numismatists who snaffled the Kew Gardens 50p when it was released into circulation in 2009 and still hold onto it now could have seen the value of that ‘investment’ skyrocket over the last decade. The coin became catnip for collectors ever since the Royal Mint revealed in 2014 that it was the rarest 50p coin … Read more
Pub landlords say they need to know within the next 24 hours if they can reopen this month, in order to prepare properly. Brewers need at least three weeks to deliver draught beer, and industry leaders say they need that long to train staff on how to maintain proper social distancing rules. Boris Johnson is thought … Read more
Pub beer gardens could reopen this month under plans to save the hospitality industry from collapse. Boris Johnson wants to fast-track the reopening of outdoor hospitality within weeks after being warned that 3.5 million jobs could be lost this summer if the sector remains locked down. The Prime Minister is also under mounting pressure to halve … Read more