They envisaged a wedding of splendour in Jordan this spring, with scores of friends in attendance, only to delay their nuptials until October as the pandemic played havoc with their plans. But now, in a twist which could have been scripted by his grandfather — king of the unexpected, Roald Dahl — journalist Ned Donovan … Read more
There was no point in pretending that he had the slightest chance of winning the pool now – not unless the goddam ship started to go backwards. They’d have to put her in reverse and go full speed astern and keep right on going if he was to have any chance of winning it now. … Read more
In Saturday’s instalment of Roald Dahl’s classic story, dentist’s wife Mrs Bixby received a magnificently luxurious mink coat from her lover as a farewell gift. Unable to explain away such an expensive garment to the dull dentist, she came up with a brilliantly clever plan to fool her husband AND keep what was rightfully hers … Read more
Holidaymakers can now stay in the sweet shop that inspired some of Roald Dahl’s classic books, including The Twits and Matilda, as it’s now listed on Airbnb Mrs Pratchett’s sweet shop in Llandaff, Cardiff, sleeps up to 21 people and can be rented for £450 per night It has recently undergone a renovation by owners … Read more
Millions of children across the world will be celebrating World Book Day today, with many arriving at schools all over the UK in costumes resembling their favourite characters from Roald Dahl’s the Duke of Hampshire to Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. World Book Day is usually held on the first Thursday in … Read more