The pandemic prevented the festivities, held before the beginning of Lent, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. On the island of Naxos, which hosts some of the most colourful carnival events in Greece, the number of young people taking part soared this year. Many of the customs observed are based on …
Read More »The quaint Somerset village with views for miles
If a brisk hike up a hill followed by a hot Sunday roast sounds like your idea of fun, then Brent Knoll could be the place for you. Brent Knoll is a 449ft hill on the Somerset Levels, which can be seen for miles around and has traces of human …
Read More »UK Resumes International Service, but Tracking and Delivery Speed Are Impacted
UK’s postal service Royal Mail is now accepting packages bound for foreign destinations, it announced on Friday, though it warned delivery might take longer than usual. The BBC has details on the January cyber attack that caused the disruption of all international mail in the UK (domestic UK service was …
Read More »King breaks with tradition as role of Gold State Coach is reduced for Coronation
King breaks with tradition as role of Gold State Coach is reduced for Coronation: Charles and Camilla will not use famous 260-year-old carriage to travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony By Madeleine Ross Published: 06:06 EST, 26 February 2023 | Updated: 06:10 EST, 26 February 2023 …
Read More »Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday, February 26
Whether it’s Aldi’s Specialbuys or Lidl’s Middle of Lidl, the latest offers are always worth checking out and there are some fantastic buys from Sunday, February 26. Let’s take a look at some of the items you can buy this week. 5 ways to save money on your weekly food shop Aldi Specialbuys …
Read More »Banshees main cast look to add to gong collections at 29th annual SAG awards
The four stars of the film, Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon, have all been recognised for their individual performances. Martin McDonagh’s dark Irish comedy sees the sudden end of a relationship between two life-long friends Padraic Suilleabhain and Colm Doherty, played by Farrell and Gleeson. #BansheesMovie …
Read More »What the papers say – February 26
Rishi Sunak’s plan for a new deal with the EU makes the front pages of several of the Sunday papers. The Sunday Telegraph says the Prime Minister is poised to scrap Boris Johnson’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and is facing a growing rebellion among Conservative MPs. The front page of …
Read More »Brighton and Hove News » Electric scooter fire in Brighton
One person was reported to have been injured when an electric scooter caught fire in Brighton tonight (Saturday 25 February). The fire was in Margaret Street, in Kemp Town, according to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. The fire service said: “We were called to a fire in Margaret Street, …
Read More »Addict mailed £20,000 of heroin to Shetland to clear drug debts
Marc Smith posted heroin from Stonehaven to Shetland. Image: DC Thomson/Facebook Related Content Source link
Read More »The nuclear bunker under a Cotswolds landmark you can actually visit
It stands high above the Cotswolds and from the top you can look out across Gloucestershire. Inside it features designs by William Morris, who was inspired by the view. But underneath the Broadway Tower is a piece of history that is far less romantic. And you wouldn’t know it was …
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