Tragic tale behind the death of Graham Cowdrey: The son of Lord Cowdrey was a much-loved cricketer

The tributes flowed freely on Wednesday for Graham Cowdrey after his death at the age of 56. They spoke of his warmth, wit and generosity of spirit as well as his passion for cricket, the sport in his blood. He was a much-loved player, an attacking batsman who scored more than 14,000 runs in 450 … Read more

Why the familiar much-loved in-flight magazine could soon disappear as from airlines

Farewell in-flight magazines, it’s been nice reading you: A familiar much-loved part of the travelling experience could soon disappear as airlines try to show they’re squeaky-clean… Many airlines have suspended or removed their in-flight magazines  The modern in-flight magazine was first offered in 1952 by Pan Am  Only one UK airline doesn’t offer a magazine … Read more

Knit for victory! In 1932, the Mail ran a much-loved knitting contest

It was one of the most hotly contested Daily Mail competitions ever. The 1932 Knitting Contest challenged readers to design their own jumper — and thousands responded. Entries were highly original: one had two tiny dolls attached; another (right) made a virtue of the £200 cash prize. Now, with the country in lockdown, we’re relaunching … Read more