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Winter warmers: 10 of the UK’s best cosy hotels to book in January and banish the winter blues
The start of the new year might be cold and dark, but the UK has no shortage of cosy hotels that will be ready to welcome guests with a crackling fire and comfy bed, writes Lucy Gilmore. Lord Crewe Arms, Northumberland Dating back to the 12th century, the Lord Crewe...
Second act sensations! Meet the people who reached peak fitness – after turning 50
Rich started working out, Mags started running and Shashi started walking three times a day. It is possible to reach new goals as you get older and it is not only your physical health that benefits. I do sometimes feel like a cliché,” says Rich Jones. We’re in the...
Winter wonderlands: 10 stunning gardens to visit for a healthy walk and gardening inspiration
Blow away the cobwebs and walk off some of the excesses of the festive season. To keep fit in 2022 you can also gain inspiration for planting in the year ahead by visiting some of the UK’s most beautiful gardens and parklands. Whether you’re interested in shrubs,...
Already low on energy? 9 healthy snacks to power you through January
When you’re tired, it’s tempting to reach for the nearest sugary snack to deliver a quick burst of energy. Particularly in January, when the days seem to drag on forever and there’s all that leftover Christmas chocolate lying around. But you just know you’re going to...
Austria travel restrictions: What new entry requirements for UK travellers mean for skiing holidays
Entry requirements were tightened for arrivals from ‘virus variant’ areas on Christmas Day, including the UK. Inews reports that on Christmas Day, Austria imposed new entry restrictions on arrivals from the UK, which it considers a virus variant area because of...
World Cup 2022: Qatar hotels ‘already fully booked’ ahead of tournament tickets going on sale next month
The country hopes to attract more than 1.2 million visitors but most rooms have already been block-booked by tournament organisers. Inews reports that Qatar is aiming to attract 1.2 million people to the World Cup next year but whether it can accommodate them remains...
How to save money on your energy bills – go green and fuel the fight against climate change
Our dependence on fossil fuels is costing us a fortune. The answer is to end their use by giving people an alternative - renewable energy. Inews reports that Britain’s energy bills have been a Government cash cow for decades. Stealth taxes that pay for social and...
Cornwall could become the UK’s electric-car battery hub after world first mining breakthrough
It is the first time commercial-grade lithium carbonate has been produced from the mica in granite rock, British Lithium claim. Inews reports that a mining company based in Cornwall claims to be the first in the world to have extracted battery-grade lithium carbonate...
UK tourists who haven’t had third vaccine could be banned from Europe holiday hotspots
Holidaymakers travelling to the EU could be required to show proof of a booster as early as Easter next year. Inews reports that British holidaymakers who have not had a booster jab may be banned from travelling to European tourist destinations under new rules. The...
Cornwall had one of its busiest summers, but St Ives is perfect for a winter break
With fewer visitors there’s breathing space to enjoy the town’s galleries, seafront restaurants and cosy pubs - and brave the water too. A trip to the seaside may fix in the mind images of summer - sunny beaches, melting ice cream and long evenings - but there is...
Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate
Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate Let’s picture a dinner with family or friends that began by enjoying beer, wine, fruit juice or maybe a fizzy kombucha beverage. You’re contemplating a glorious basket of bread, rapt in awe of its...
15 winter travel adventures: Stay on a frozen lake in Sweden or take an ice drive in Estonia
Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...