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Summer will be unprecedented chance to showcase US, says tourism boss

The easing of lockdown restrictions from Monday will mean camp sites and self-contained holiday lets will be able to reopen in the first steps to rebuilding the fractured tourism sector.

Bed sheets: What to look for when buying, and the 8 best bed linen sets on the market

There’s no place in the world better than bed. Here’s what to look for when purchasing bed sheets to ensure a blissful night’s slumber.

How Victorian businessman Titus Salt transformed Shipley and created Saltaire

Historians have always been fascinated by ‘what-if?’ scenarios. What if King Harold had won the Battle of Hastings, and sent William packing back to Normandy? What if the Princess Charlotte, daughter to the dissolute Prince Regent, hadn’t herself died after giving birth to a still-born son? The latter paved the way for Victoria to ascend the throne a few years later.

How much do PCR tests cost? Price of going on holiday this summer – and travel rules explained

International travel could resume in time for summer holidays, as the UK government outlines plans for a traffic light system.

When are the bank holidays in 2021? Full list of public holidays in England and Wales – including May bank holidays

It’s good news for those who relish an extra day off work, as there are multiple bank holidays to look forward to in 2021.

This happy family home is full of period features

“We like period properties and it was a decent-sized family home with a big garden,” says Ms Mahon.

Designers' eye leaves its mark on spacious open-plan home for sale in Rawdon

The couple were living in London with no plans to move back up north when they spotted the house for sale.

The Barnsley teenager and the life-changing impact of narcolepsy

“She’d just started reception at school so I knew she’d be tired but this wasn’t normal,” says mum Jayne from Barnsley. “She couldn’t even carry her bag out from school she’d get a friend to carry it for her.”

Why we fight for cladding justice – Baroness Pinnock

Then, following the awful Grenfell tragedy in 2017, you discover that your home is not safe at all. The external walls have been covered in cladding that is not fire proof. In fact your four walls are literally a fire hazard.

Which countries will be on red list? Places likely to be closed to UK visitors in travel traffic light system

A government global travel taskforce headed up by Grant Shapps has revealed more details of a ‘traffic light system’ for travel abroad.