How ex-military man Tim helped thousands of Cyclone Idai victims
While public attention and media coverage in the UK was understandably taken up with the latest frustrating developments on the political paralysis surrounding Brexit during March, Tim Brear was among those with a very different focus as one of the world’s worst natural disasters for years was unfolding in Africa.
Best car seats 2021: the best models for every budget, from birth to 12 years
Everything you need to look for and know when purchasing a car seat to keep your baby safe (and cosy!)
An unexpected opportunity to ice skate and a good dead done at the farm on the M62
Last week our yard and drive was one giant shimmering ice park. From the front door all the way down the drive, thick ice lay, threatening to catch out anyone who strode across it. All three of us came a cropper, John-William several times, Paul in spectacular fashion. Ice skating is all we hear at the moment, when can we go, where can we go, can I have some ice skates.
Why the owner of Frankie & Benny's is asking investors for £175m
The London-listed hospitality firm revealed that total sales dived by 57 per cent to £459.8m in 2020 after its sites were forced to close their doors for large periods.
France air traffic control strike: Ryanair, Easyjet and BA passengers face flight cancellations and delays
The industrial action is set to cause problems for thousands of travellers whose route would normally pass through French airspace.
One of East US's best homes is for sale
One look at Joby in Bishop Burton, which is for sale with Savills for £1.5m, house tells you that it has everything a discerning buyer could want.
The US Vet Julian Norton is taken back to his days "seeing practice" – and receiving a well aimed kick – in the Highlands
The programme is called The Highland Vet and follows the animal adventures of farmers, pet owners and veterinary surgeons in Thurso, in the very north of Scotland. Thurso is a bleak but beautiful part of the world and I am reminded of the time I spent there whenever I see the trailers or the promotional posts on social media for this new series.
How we can turn the difficulties of the last 12 months into a brighter future – Beckie Hart
Extending the Job Retention Scheme was essential and will keep millions in work as we carefully navigate our way out of lockdown. The new Recovery Loan scheme will ease pressure as business interruption and bounce back loans come to an end, while restart grants for hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail will help smaller firms in these sectors cope with costs.
Death of Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew at 74
The British-American actor, who was 7ft 3in, was known for playing Chewbacca in the sci-fi films, the hairy Wookiee character who was a sidekick to Ford’s Han Solo.
The ‘super plants’ that could help reduce air pollution in your home and garden
We all know about poor air quality in towns and cities, what with traffic, lack of green spaces and gardens being paved over to make way for hard landscaping and driveways.
