Historic Scottish Terriers are back from the brink of disappearing altogether

The Scotty dog is back: Historic Scottish Terriers are back from the brink of disappearing altogether as Kennel Club says puppy registrations have boomed by 92% Last year numbers for the historic Scottish Terrier dog fell dangerously low   But puppy registrations for the breed have increased by 92 per cent in 2020 It now leads … Read more

Remarkable black and white images capture the stores along historic Route 66 during the 1950s

The death of Charles Custer, a retired Chicago lawyer who passed away at the age of 91 in January might have gone unnoticed had he not left behind a stunning trove of photographs that captures the innocence of a bygone era. Originally reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Custer was a prominent Hyde Park resident with … Read more

MPs juggle politics with babysitting as they take part in historic first virtual Commons from home

Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton & Reddishwatching PMQs with one-year-old grandson Lyle It was an historic moment as British MPs sat in a ‘virtual Parliament’ for the first time ever as the coronavirus pandemic rages in Britain. But politicians taking part in Prime Minister’s Questions from the safety and comfort of their own homes … Read more

Oil prices rise 4.2% but markets slip 2% after historic petroleum deal

Oil prices rise 4.2% but markets slip 2.3% after historic deal to cut 10 million barrels to end Moscow-Saudi Arabia price war amid coronavirus slump in demand Saudi Arabia, Russia and others agreed to cut oil production from next month  The Brent crude benchmark was up by 4.2% but Tokyo’s Nikkei index was down Fuel … Read more

US coronavirus: NYC fights catastrophe as one dies every 17 minutes and 911 calls hit historic highs

The situation in New York City grew increasingly dire early on Saturday, as coronavirus cases continued to explode in the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak and the healthcare system was threatened with imminent collapse.  Across the city, sirens wailed late into the night Friday as ambulance crews raced through empty streets from one call to … Read more

Billie Eilish celebrates her historic win at the Grammys by getting a 14-karat gold diamond necklace

Billie Eilish celebrates her historic win at the Grammys by getting a 14-karat gold and black diamond ‘5X’ necklace By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 10:24 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 10:24 GMT, 12 March 2020 She made history at the Grammys earlier this year by becoming the youngest artist to win all five awards. … Read more

The UK Heritage Awards reveals Britain’s finest historic houses, hotels, gardens and museum

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

Official: It’s the best pub crawl ever! Taking a guided tour of London’s most historic boozers 

You might think this fine old British tradition had gone the same way as red telephone boxes and village post offices. So to discover a pub crawl flourishing in the heart of London, showing tourists Britain at its eccentric best, brought a warm glow to the cheeks of this lifelong aficionado of public houses. On … Read more

Medieval towns, historic monuments and walks offer respite near Paris

You may have had your fill of the sights of Paris but still feel drawn to the French capital. One way to discover something new is to visit easily accessible places in the countryside just outside the city that most people don’t know about. I have lived in Paris since 1991 and still delight in … Read more

Greta Thunberg angers residents of Bristol after 30,000 supporters ruin historic College Green

Greta Thunberg angers residents of Bristol after 30,000 of her supporters ruin the city’s historic College Green Activist Greta Thunberg slammed after supporters turn green into mud eyesore 30,000 supporters gathered on green to listen to her deliver a rousing speech  Bristol’s College Green was a sacred historical site throughout the Middle Ages  Bristol City … Read more