The joy – and agony – of completing the toughest cycle ride in Britain, the Fred Whitton Challenge

Me: ‘I’m cycling in the Lake District on Sunday.’ Mate: ‘Sweet – where in the Lake District?’ Me: ‘All of it.’ That’s the allure of the 113-mile Fred Whitton Challenge, a one-day circular cycle ride held every May – it takes in pretty much the whole of the Lake District, including every significant Cumbrian col. … Read more

61% of England will be in toughest Tier 3 lockdown by TONIGHT

Some 61 per cent of England’s population will be under Tier 3 after vast swathes of the South East are thrust into the harshest set of Covid restrictions from midnight tonight.    Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons that the tough new rules will come into effect in London just after midnight on Wednesday morning, … Read more

London goes into Tier 3: Matt Hancock confirms city will go into toughest lockdown from Wednesday

What are the Tier 3 rules?  Indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, theatres and bowling alleys must close; Pubs, restaurants and cafes must close except for takeaway; Shops and hairdressers and salons will be allowed to remain open;  Groups of six will be allowed to meet outdoors only;  Crowds at live events will be banned; … Read more

Carey Bickmore thanks cartoon character Bluey for getting her children ‘through the toughest year’

The Project’s Carey Bickmore thanks cartoon character Bluey for getting her children ‘through the toughest year in their young lives’ By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:59 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 13:01 GMT, 6 December 2020 Carey Bickmore has paid tribute to a very important figure in her life – the … Read more

Shirley Ballas says Ranvir Singh could be Strictly’s ‘dark horse’ in ‘the toughest series yet’

She has left viewers in awe with her impressive moves on Strictly Come Dancing.  And, Shirley Ballas, 60, has revealed that she believes Ranvir Singh, 43, could be ‘dark horse’ of show, as she praised her ‘special chemistry’ with Giovanni Pernice, 30, in what she insists is ‘the toughest series yet.’  The head Strictly judge appeared … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Amazing Race Australia teases its ‘toughest’ season yet

FIRST LOOK: Amazing Race Australia teases its ‘toughest season’ yet as teams complete a number of quirky physical challenges without ever leaving the country By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:17 GMT, 7 November 2020 | Updated: 23:17 GMT, 7 November 2020 The Amazing Race Australia has teased its ‘toughest’ season yet for … Read more

Astronaut Tim Peake reveals his ‘toughest moment’ of mission was waving goodbye to his two children

Astronaut Tim Peake has revealed the ‘toughest moment’ of his career was waving goodbye to his two children and wife ahead of his flight to space. The former Army Air Corps officer, 48, from Hampshire, appeared on Lorraine today alongside his wife Rebecca where he spoke of the moments ahead of his International Space Station visit in … Read more

PM is set to put Greater Manchester under toughest coronavirus restrictions by end of the week 

TEN MILLION are to be plunged into Tier 3 lockdown: Boris Johnson is set to put Greater Manchester under toughest coronavirus restrictions by end of the week Talks on whether the region should enter Tier 3 ended in deadlock again today PM feels he has no choice but to take action to ‘tackle health emergency … Read more

Lancashire AGREES to toughest Tier 3 lockdown after ‘getting more money’

Lancashire has agreed to move into the toughest Tier Three lockdown after securing a bigger bailout from the government, it was revealed today. The deal – expected to be announced formally at 11am – emerged as Boris Johnson threatens to force Greater Manchester into the top category despite a furious rebellion from local leaders and … Read more

Bear Grylls Amazon Prime show on ‘world’s toughest race’ in Fiji

Newly released images from an upcoming TV show offer a taste of what the ‘world’s toughest race’ involves. ‘Eco-Challenge’, a brutal ‘expedition race’, saw 66 teams from 30 countries race non-stop for 11 days, 24 hours a day, across 671 kilometres (416 miles) of rugged Fijian terrain. One participant says that for four days of … Read more