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A tiny island off the south coast of England has emerged on the rental market for those looking to escape the rat race in a secluded location. Round Island, which is in the middle of a wildlife haven in Poole Harbour in Dorset, close to glitzy Sandbanks, covers just 15 acres, and is available to … Read more
When Alli Shappell learned that her childhood pastor was in kidney failure and in need of a transplant, she immediately offered to donate. The 21-year-old nursing student was tested and, unfortunately, wasn’t a match, but she was determined to help the minister get a kidney. That’s when doctors at The University of Kansans Health System … Read more
Britons rated New Orleans as the best long-haul city in the world to visit, beating popular destinations such as Dubai, Miami and Tokyo in a new Which? survey. The consumer champion asked over 2,000 holidaymakers to rate recent trips to cities around the world across a range of categories – the quality of the cultural … Read more
North Korea may be a nightmarishly oppressive state, but for architects there’s a sliver of dreamland within – the capital, Pyongyang. As architects Cristiano Bianchi and Kristina Drapic explain in their new book, Model City Pyongyang. They say: ‘We realised that the city does have its own strange kind of beauty. Pyongyang embodies the dream … Read more
Jerez de la Frontera is a classically Andalusian city with lashings of old-school Spanish charm. Crumbling medieval walls hide tapas restaurants and classic tabancos (little working-class bars), which peddle crisp sherry from £1 a glass. Wander the streets and you’ll hear cheery locals using the word ‘ole’ as a day-to-day expression (it’s typically only shouted … Read more
Sarah Davidson, of This is Money Sarah Davidson, of This is Money, writes: There is no direct evidence that advisers are deliberately pushing older mortgage borrowers into taking more expensive equity release loans. Anecdotally, though, I sometimes hear the suggestion that some advisers may not be as independent as they should. I have been told by … Read more
Sarah Davidson, of This is Money Sarah Davidson, of This is Money, writes: There is no direct evidence that advisers are deliberately pushing older mortgage borrowers into taking more expensive equity release loans. Anecdotally, though, I sometimes hear the suggestion that some advisers may not be as independent as they should. I have been told by … Read more
If your image of Lyon is of a crowded airport en route to an annual ski trip, it’s time to think again. France’s third largest city was founded by the Romans in 43BC and is the gastronomic capital of the country, so pack your loosest trousers. But it’s easy to zap excess calories walking around … Read more
ALEX BRUMMER: Neil Woodford should be ordered to suspend fees – if he declines, his ‘approved’ status should be removed, banishing him from the City By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 22 July 2019 | Updated: 17:28 BST, 23 July 2019 Seven weeks have passed since investors in the Woodford flagship … Read more
Cobblestones, bridges, palaces, parks and countless attractions, Prague will delight those seeking old-fashioned charm. With its uniquely preserved historical centre, it oozes impressive architecture, breathtaking views and plenty of fabulous monuments. All this and a flying time of less than two hours? It’s no wonder this rich city is a booming tourist destination with more … Read more