ANIMALS DOG’S BEST FRIEND by Simon Garfield (W&N £16.99, 272pp) Like any right-thinking person, starting with the Queen who has owned more than 30 corgis during her reign, I much prefer dogs to people. There’s been Clyde, the sweet-natured collie-cross, shot by a farmer; Tosca, the cavalier King Charles spaniel, who had a cashmere rug … Read more
It’s a sheepdog! Poodle looks like a lamb thanks to its glorious fluffy fur Japanese poodle named Goma looks like a sheep thanks to a haircut he got from owner Yoriko Hamachiyo Hamachiyo, 42, said the hairstyle is designed to stop Goma from getting painful knots in the fur on his legs Hamachiyo said it … Read more
If you ever needed reminders of the sheer beauty of Britain – here they are. These breathtaking pictures show each of the country’s diverse and incredible national parks in all their wild, windswept and stress-busting glory. There are 15 national parks across mainland Britain ranging from the Cairngorms with its jaw-dropping lochs and mountains in … Read more
It’s impossible to overstate Joseph Calleja’s contribution to The Magic Of Mantovani: His golden voice sounds glorious throughout By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 14 November 2020 Joseph Calleja The Magic Of Mantovani … Read more
Berries are the surprise gifts that light up autumn. A berry is defined as a fruit with the seeds wrapped in pulpy flesh, which attracts birds and animals to eat them, thus spreading the seeds. Grapes are berries, as are tomatoes, bananas, cucumbers and watermelons, while – technically – raspberries, strawberries and blackberries are not. … Read more
New York remastered: YouTuber uses AI to restore footage from 1896 showing the busy intersection of Broadway and Exchange Alley in glorious colour Stunning scenes show the busy intersection of Broadway and Exchange Alley Trams compete for space with horse-drawn carriages and spiffily-dressed men YouTuber Denis Shiryaev used neural networks to upgrade and colorize the … Read more
This may have been a year of rules, more rules and a whole lot of undesirable travel restrictions — but that does not mean you can’t have an enjoyable autumn break. The ‘rule of six’, although limiting big multi-generational gatherings, makes smaller family get-togethers quite possible at one of many hundreds of rental cottages at … Read more
Pregnant Emma Roberts is glorious in babydoll dress with Peter Pan collar on outing in LA By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 02:55 BST, 30 September 2020 | Updated: 03:14 BST, 30 September 2020 She’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Garrett Hedlund. And Emma Roberts once again showcased her incredible sense of style on … Read more
Britain is basking in glorious 80F temperatures today with Indian Summer conditions sending the mercury soaring – before it all comes to an end on Tuesday. Forecasters are predicting possible amber weather warnings in place by early next week and what could be the first named storm of the season. Most parts of the UK … Read more
Pilgrim city’s progress: Exploring a mesmerising £40m centre dedicated to Plymouth’s glorious seafaring past This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, the ship that transported pilgrims from Plymouth A show-stopping exhibition, The Mayflower 400: Legend And Legacy, opens at the city’s new cultural hub The Box, a £40 million complex, is the largest museum, … Read more