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An inspirational couple in their 60s has travelled 12,000 miles across 16 countries from Britain to the Great Wall of China – riding their bikes the entire way. Grandparents Peter and Chris Lloyd embarked on the epic 18-month journey after deciding to ‘do something a bit different’ in retirement. The ultra-fit OAPs traversed cities, deserts, … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Finding Seven heaven at a hip new boutique hotel… in Southend Seven Hotel is a glitzy affair with its gold designer lamps and cool cocktail bar The restaurant, Aurum, serves contemporary dishes often using local produce There are 37 rooms in total divided into cosy, calm and comfy categories By T D … Read more
Death Of A Salesman Young Vic, London Until Jul 31, 3hrs Rating: Arthur Miller and Americans are over … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Glenapp Castle in Scotland is fairytale country elegance and style Glenapp Castle is a five-star hotel in a ‘sensational’ corner of Ayshire, Scotland There are 17 guest rooms (a few dog-friendly) with garden or sea views The castle restaurant serves a ‘mouthwatering’ six-course gourmet menu By Bridget Mcgrouther For The Mail On … Read more
‘Top up?’ inquired my husband, as we sat on the sun-dappled terrace. It’s hard to think of a nicer question. Especially when asked on a balmy afternoon in Beaune, the unofficial capital of Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or region, where we were simply doing what the good people of this dignified town do best – savouring one of … Read more
We have reached peak blossom season but I want to celebrate a plant family that looks wonderful beneath that floral canopy and which every garden should have – euphorbia. The euphorbia family is huge, with around 2,000 species ranging in our gardens from annuals to large evergreen shrubs, and across the globe from cactus-like succulents … Read more
My toddler is sitting in a ‘big girl’ chair, with a napkin tucked in under her chin as she munches away on a selection of delicately prepared sandwiches and cupcakes. A member of staff diligently returns to check she’s OK, whether she would like more milk, more food, more anything, and smiles as he picks … Read more
Great British Boltholes: The Beverley Arms is a dramatic inn with a long literary tale to tell The Beverley Arms is a smart redbrick coaching inn located in East Yorkshire There’s a glass-roofed restaurant and a sunny terrace with a fire pit Request a room that faces St Mary’s Church for a quintessentially English view … Read more
Great British Boltholes: The Castle Inn is ideal for dog-walkers, seaside strollers and lovers of gin, who might want to visit in the warmer months when the garden bar serves 50 types The Castle Inn is located in the peaceful Dorset village of West Lulworth There are a dozen recently revamped rooms with little ultra-modern … Read more
The Great British Entrepreneur Challenge has been bigger and better than ever in 2019 and after a flood of entries, we are proud to announce the shortlist of start-ups who’ve made the final. As ever, our goal was simple – to scour the country for great start-ups and early-stage firms and to find passionate entrepreneurs … Read more