[ Sophie* has started to feel alarmed by her 15-year-old son. Since primary school, he has told little lies, but she has always reasoned that this was what small children do. They tell you they didn’t eat the chocolate even though their faces are covered in it, or they say they brushed their teeth before … Read more
[ BRUSSELS – British under-30s could soon find it easier to study, work and live in European Union countries, and vice versa, under plans unveiled by the European Commission on Thursday that aim to restore some freedoms lost under Brexit. The Commission on Thursday proposed opening talks with the UK on “an agreement to facilitate … Read more
[ In our weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. The dilemma One of my very good friends is getting married. I am one of her bridesmaids and am thrilled to be a part of her day. However, she and many of her friends earn a … Read more
[ Actress Rakul Preet Singh recently exchanged vows with her longtime beau, Jackky Bhagnani, in a splendid wedding affair held in the scenic backdrop of Goa. The event was graced by the presence of their close-knit circle of family and friends, including luminaries from the Indian film fraternity. After treating fans to glimpses of their … Read more
[ Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland, Northumberland Lord Crewe Arms is an indulgent family break, a hiking lunch stop and everything in between. Adjoined rooms in the family suite mean you’ll sleep easy and there’s babysitting on request if you want to go rambling, shooting or to visit the vaulted bar in the crypt. Family rooms … Read more
[ January can be a long, dark month – but there are definitely ways of brightening it up. If you keep just one resolution this year, I would recommend it be to go out on more walks. It is one of our busiest months at the RSPB – as we prepare for our huge citizen … Read more
[ You’ve eaten too much cheese, binge-watched far too many Christmas movies, had Bucks Fizz for breakfast, and you can’t remember what day it is. Welcome to festive brain fog. The good news is that many Christmas activities and traditions can be beneficial for your brain – from carol singing to eating walnuts. Here are … Read more
[ Turkey, Greece and Portugal are outliers – these three countries are the only in Europe to have surpassed pre-pandemic visitor numbers. But that doesn’t necessarily spell overtourism – there are still places in each where you can find hidden gems and low prices. Meanwhile, a recent global tourism report at this year’s World Travel … Read more
[ The people who mourn the passing of National Service often cite the “life skills” that it imparted. No matter how feckless, lazy or dim the teenager, after 18 months of military service, they would at the very least be able to sew on a button, make a bed and clean a toilet. National Service … Read more
