The ultra-contemporary new collection of apartments and townhouses at Almacantar’s boutique development, Lyons Place, in Maida Vale is attracting interest from homebuyers and investors alike. The five townhouses, 22 apartments and two duplex penthouses have been designed with modern living in mind and with style bursting from every angle. Lyons…
1st August is Lamb Day, an annual event which marks the start of the season for Welsh Lamb – the perfect time to eat fresh, seasonal Welsh Lamb, which is in ample supply and at its best over the coming months Welsh Lamb is suited to a wide-range of cuisines…
When we’re allowed to travel again it’s not going to be the same as before: masks, temperature checks, social distancing. We now know that when it comes to this virus, the safest place to be is outdoors — luckily, Japan is overflowing with spectacular natural settings that are a far…
Tuning into live TV resonates with Forrest Gump’s famous saying: “life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get”. You can sometimes expect the unexpected, live TV moments are not complete without them making you laugh out loud, gasp in pure horror or sink…
The world’s largest crafting community hosts its first free month-long virtual crafting festival this August, packed with craft-alongs and live takeovers with special guests from the UK and US. There will be a virtual Main Stage where renowned makers will showcase their crafts and share their knowledge and expertise, as…
The Covid19 pandemic has left many unable to travel out of the UK this summer and devastated much of the hospitality industry but one groundbreaking, outdoor, collaboration is making sure that staycations will be an option of choice for many, long after this unforgettable year is behind us. In a…
The beautiful monk seal made its reappearance in the transparent waters of the Tuscan islands after years of absence. This year certainly is special for Elba island and the Tuscan archipelago: after recent sightings of dolphins, striped dolphins, whales and sperm whales after 50 years, the monk seal has returned…
No matter how old or young you are, friends matter – and showing your friends how much you care about them is vital for building strong, lasting relationships. Simple and thoughtful gestures, however small they may be, can go a long way to showing your friends how much you appreciate…
Leading PPE manufacturer Alpha Solway has donated a quantity of surplus quilted lining fabric from its Scottish factories to a textiles project in Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway. Local people are exploring ways of using the material to benefit vulnerable groups and during the lockdown period they have been creating ‘Quilted…
By Kirsty Lilley, Mental Health specialist at wellbeing charity CABA The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we could never have envisaged. For many people, this overwhelming change has brought with it a deep sense of grief and loss. From the heart-breaking loss of loved ones, livelihoods and…
