Downing Street has been forced to warn police officers against ‘heavy-handed’ lockdown tactics after officers admitted to prowling through supermarket aisles in a bid to catch shoppers buying ‘non-essential’ items. Police forces across the country have been accused of being over-zealous in their Easter weekend crackdown as they threatened to check through people’s shopping, causing … Read more
The bizarre competition in Japan that sees exquisite mini gardens built on the back of TRUCKS The annual Kei Truck Garden Contest sees landscaping taken to the next level Competition entrants only have hours to transform their trucks into gardens Judges mark entrants on planning, design, expression and execution By Paul Hirons For Mailonline Published: 18:58 … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of Britons have showed their appreciation for the NHS heroes who are slaving away day and night to try to stem the number of deaths from the lethal coronavirus. People flocked to their doorways, balconies, gardens and windows to give a heartwarming round of applause and lit fireworks from 8pm as the country came together. … Read more
Florida’s tallest launch roller coaster, which peaks at 150 feet and hits speeds of over 60mph, welcomes its first brave riders Steel coaster Tigris is making its debut today at the Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa Bay The triple-launch ride’s 1,800ft steel track is designed to mimic the agility of a tiger The new … Read more
Northumberland is scarcely a ‘secret’, but I had long presumed that it was so far away from where I lived, I would never visit. Then, a chance (and generous) gift from my sons of four nights in a boutique hotel to mark a big wedding anniversary took me there. The North-East, with its dramatic coastline, … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
The world’s finest spring gardens are right here in Britain. No, really — that’s not an idle boast. The mild, damp climate helps, along with a rich legacy of plants and centuries-old gardening traditions. So here’s a varied selection of Britain’s most inspiring spring gardens. Opening times can vary from month to month, so be … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See the gardens of the Cotswolds – including Highgrove House – with The One Show’s Christine Walkden By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:02 GMT, 7 March 2020 | Updated: 10:06 GMT, 9 March 2020 Nestled amid Gloucestershire’s pretty rolling hills, the Cotswolds are home to some of Britain’s … Read more
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