Hard Rock Café marks 50th anniversary by turning back clock to 1971
The décor, menu and prices rolled back 50 years with some of the original staff serving customers. Silver Surfers reports that diners were served a classic menu of burgers, ribs and cola floats at 1971 prices as London’s Hard Rock Café marked its 50th birthday. Some...India’s Covid outbreak hits tea industry that supplies world’s cuppas
Production is expected to be hit by 20-25 per cent, with drought-like conditions adding to the problems for this year’s crop. Inews reports that a devastating Covid-19 outbreak coupled with changing climatic conditions has torn through India’s tea industry, with...‘Sustainable but affordable’ Dutch restaurant The Seafood Bar to launch first restaurant in UK
‘We fell in love with London a long time ago, and we’re very excited we’ve finally arrived’. Inews reports that a family run fishmongers and restaurant group from The Netherlands famous for its “sustainable” ethos and long waiting lines will launch its first UK site...‘A career change saved my life’: The people who built better lives after burnout
Chronic stress at work can lead to listlessness, fatigue – and a much higher risk of stroke and heart disease. But there are ways to save yourself before it’s too late. Spencer Carter had been signed off work for three months with stress. Before that time was...Pothole Picasso: The undercover artist who fills potholes across Europe with colourful mosaics
It is difficult not to compare him with Banksy, who also adds life to downtrodden city corners and remains unknown. It is not just Britain that has a problem with potholes. All over Europe there are cracks in roads and pavements uprooted bysprawling trees. Ememem, an...Happy snapping! Fun photography projects that you can start today
Many enjoy picking up our cameras and smartphones to explore our world through a different lens. It’s amazing how our perspectives on everyday objects and scenes can change when we just look a little closer. With this shift in perspective often comes a new found...Our love affair with ice cream – but where did it all begin?
Soft scoop, hard scoop, in a cone, with a flake, in the shape of a Knickerbocker Glory or even as a layered Vienetta, ice cream has had its place in British life going back generations. In all its many variants, ice cream forms the base of some of our fondest...Zoe Ball: I caught the gardening bug and now I’m desperate to help the bees
The presenter has found out just how important it is to make sure we take some time understanding the wildlife and ecosystems all around us. The past 18 months have seen so many changes in our lives, but I think we all now have a renewed appreciation for our beautiful...Do I need a vaccine passport to travel?
If you’re planning on travelling soon, you might be wondering whether you’ll need a vaccine passport. Find out what you need to know here. As more people are being vaccinated for COVID-19, the discussions around the use of vaccine passports are intensifying. So, will...Ourplace News
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