RAF pilots trained there for the legendary Dambuster mission. Now… it’s a dam fine spectacle. Exploring a stretch of the Peak District that played a celebrated part in Britain’s war effort The Peak District is home to three dams, known as the Derwent Dams, which span the River Derwent They were used by the Dambusters RAF … Read more
Stand on the secluded sandy beach in Happisburgh and you’ll be looking out across submerged Doggerland, an area that once connected Britain to mainland Europe. Rising sea levels in about 6500 BC reduced it to a series of low-lying islands before flooding the entire region. Fishermen trawling this part of the North Sea – named … Read more
Watcombe hasn’t changed much since Isambard Kingdom Brunel fell in love with it 170 years ago. The little crescent of red sand framing a disc of turquoise sea is still backed by steep cliffs, with patches of rust-coloured rock poking through thick deciduous woods. There are no modern tourist facilities and barely a building in … Read more
Wonders of the Lincolnshire Wolds: Exploring a bucolic landscape of weeping willow, crab apple trees and rolling fields of wheat The Lincolnshire Wolds was declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearly 50 years ago Trails have been created to follow in the footsteps of the region’s most famous son, Alfred, Lord Tennyson In the market … Read more
There’s a beautiful scene in Nomadland in which dawn comes up over a campsite where the protagonist, played by Frances McDormand, is working as a host. As she heads off to share her coffee with other campers, the camera lingers on the spectacular scenery. I didn’t just recognise the location but even the campsite. It’s … Read more
Caitlyn Jenner is ‘actively exploring’ a run for governor of California and is talking with political consultants By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 20:41 BST, 6 April 2021 | Updated: 21:01 BST, 6 April 2021 Caitlyn Jenner is ‘actively exploring’ a run for governor of the state of California, according to Axios. The 71-year-old Olympic … Read more
George V considered Sandhaven, the beach at South Shields, the ‘finest’ anywhere. It is indeed a beautiful spot, with its rolling sand dunes, pleasant promenade and view of the River Tyne. There is an elemental rawness here. Gazing out from the end of the South Pier, which curls into the North Sea for a mile, … Read more
George V considered Sandhaven, the beach at South Shields, the ‘finest’ anywhere. It is indeed a beautiful spot, with its rolling sand dunes, pleasant promenade and view of the River Tyne. There is an elemental rawness here. Gazing out from the end of the South Pier, which curls into the North Sea for a mile, … Read more
A museum for our times: The world’s first vaccination hub is in line to become a must-see attraction Vaccination was invented at Dr Jenner’s House in Berkeley some 200 years ago Well-wishers have sent donations to help save the little-known country museum It hopes to re-open in June and is set to be a must-see post-lockdown … Read more
Nikki Bella said she is exploring whether she wants to have ‘another baby’ or return to WWE roster By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 03:41 GMT, 5 March 2021 | Updated: 03:43 GMT, 5 March 2021 Nikki Bella said she is ‘actually thinking about having another baby’ with fiance Artem Chigvintsev – but weighing it against the … Read more