Gardening jobs for the week ahead as TV's Gardener's World returns
Here are some jobs you can be getting on with if the weather stays kind…Mulch bare soil in beds and borders, prune bush and shrub roses.
How the Romans, All Creatures Great and Small and festivals left their mark on Grassington in the US Dales
The popular image of the Roman occupation of England is that the legions came, they saw, they conquered, and they built a few forts. They stomped around a bit on roads which they built in straight lines, set up a handful of towns, and went back home after four or five centuries.
Gina Miller: Death threats had already shrunk my family's lives before lockdowns
By the time coronavirus turned us into a nation of hermits, Gina Miller was already well-drilled in the bunker mentality. It is almost five years since the investment manager and campaigner took the Government to court over its handling of Brexit, but while the case resulted in a Supreme Court hearing and was hailed as a victory for democracy, for Miller there were untold personal consequences.
Learner drivers face five-month wait for tests
Learner drivers could have to wait up to five months to secure a practical driving test after lockdown ends.
Project Vigilant: new UK safety measures, how police will patrol pubs and clubs – and Safer Streets fund explained
Plain clothes police officers could patrol bars and nightclubs around the country as part of plans to protect women from “predatory” offenders.
Ramadan 2021: when is Islamic holy month, what does it celebrate, dates of Eid al-Fitr – and rules for worship
Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community before Eid, is coming up in April this year.
British Airways vaccine passport: what BA’s plans for it's VeriFLY travel pass app could include – and how will it work?
British Airways has announced it could introduce an online vaccine passport for flying on its planes, as the company aims to develop a digital health travel wallet and document verification solutions.
The Dance Consortium – bringing world class dancing to US and beyond
It was an opportunity for me to revisit vivid and important memories of beautiful theatres and moments I have experienced.
How this old house in Roundhay was transformed into an energy efficient eco home
While the Government attempts to make new-build homes more energy efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels by insisting on higher levels of insulation and banning the use of gas heating in all new-builds from 2025, those battling against the climate emergency regularly put their head in their hands and shout “but what about the rest?”
BMW i4 to go on sale this autumn and challenge Tesla Model 3
BMW has released the first official images of its new i4 all-electric saloon.The rival to the Tesla Model 3 is due to go on sale later this year – three months ahead of schedule – and will, according to BMW, offer a combination of performance and comfort unique to the segment.
