Today’s home-buyers face a new problem. If they are considering moving to a different town, how can they distinguish between those town centres that will bounce back when the pandemic has passed, and those which will be commercial black spots? Several experts believe the answer may lie in our street markets. ‘The wheel has turned … Read more
Police have warned people to be on their guard after spotting this huge shark nearly 30ft long off a Spanish beach. The sighting took place on Saturday morning near to the spot where a smaller version was seen gliding through the water around a fortnight ago. Civil Guard officers released footage of the giant creature near … Read more
Owners of a stately home where Oliver Cromwell was reputedly buried are accused of ‘sacrificing’ historic village nearby with plan to build new homes Villagers claim homes in Coxwold could be flooded under stately home plans Newburgh Priory is funding refurbishments through housing developments Grade I-listed stately home is the rumoured burial place of Cromwell’s … Read more
Households are warned to prepare for BLACKOUTS by keeping torches and warm clothes nearby as energy firms battle to keep the lights on during coronavirus crisis Fears raised that sickness and self-isolation could lead to engineer shortages One infrastructure company advises customers to keep a torch nearby Firm says customers should keep warm items, including … Read more
Woman is arrested for attempted murder after one man was run over and another stabbed nearby in west London Police were called to the scene in Acton, London, shortly before 1pm today Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after second man stabbed The second man’s stab injuries are not believed to be life threatening, … Read more
Dramatic body-worn camera footage has captured the moment two quick-thinking police officers smashed their way into a block of flats in London to help save the lives of neighbours who had no idea a fire was raging beneath them. Police were called to the blaze behind shops in Cranleigh Gardens in Harrow just after 6.30pm … Read more
Built on hills by the River Tagus, Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site, is one of the most historically and culturally fascinating cities in Spain. Strangely, it’s off the radar for most British tourists. And while it’s an easy day trip from Madrid (only 30 minutes by train), it’s well worth staying for two or … Read more