New-build homes are a divisive subject in Britain. While some buyers love the idea of a blank canvas and the simplicity of buying a property with no chain, others think they have a ‘cookie cutter’ design and are not built to last. For those who think they could do a better job themselves, building your … Read more
Blind faith and bottomless money pits have kept viewers glued to Grand Designs for 21 years, as presenter Kevin McCloud has followed the progress of countless courageous (or is that crazy?) constructors for the Channel 4 show. But while some properties have netted their owners a fortune, not all have turned out quite as planned. … Read more
Blind faith and bottomless money pits have kept viewers glued to Grand Designs for 21 years, as presenter Kevin McCloud has followed the progress of countless courageous (or is that crazy?) constructors for the Channel 4 show. But while some properties have netted their owners a fortune, not all have turned out quite as planned. … Read more
Man appears in court charged with murdering 63-year-old former police officer who died of serious head injuries on towpath of Grand Union Canal Daniel Wisniewski, 34, of no fixed abode appeared in court charged with murder A second suspect, a 41 year-old woman from Birmingham has also been arrested The family of retired officer Clive … Read more
A man who ‘destroyed his family’ by spending 10 years and £6 million building an art-deco lighthouse on Grand Designs has vowed the property will finally be finished and on the market by the end of the year. Edward Short, 50, and his wife Hazel, from Devon, first appeared on Grand Designs in 2010 to … Read more
A man who ‘destroyed his family’ by spending 10 years and £6 million building an art-deco lighthouse on Grand Designs has vowed the property will finally be finished and on the market by the end of the year. Edward Short, 50, and his wife Hazel, from Devon, first appeared on Grand Designs in 2010 to … Read more
Made for sharing: Le grand aïoli By Maria Zizka Published: 00:02 BST, 2 May 2021 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 2 May 2021 This traditional French platter is all about the aïoli, which is definitely worth making at home frequently because it is so delicious spread on sandwiches, served as a dip for oven fries and … Read more
Murder victim killed on towpath of Grand Union Canal was 63-year-old former police officer Former policeman Clive Porter, 63, died after he was attacked on canal towpath He died at the scene from head injuries, on Grand Union Canal near Aylesbury A man and woman have both been arrested on suspicion of connected offences By Milly Vincent … Read more
Jeremy Clarkson gets behind the wheel as he joins his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May to film The Grand Tour in Beachy Head By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 19:55 BST, 27 April 2021 | Updated: 20:04 BST, 27 April 2021 Jeremy Clarkson was joined by his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May as … Read more
Jeremy Clarkson gets behind the wheel as he joins his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May to film The Grand Tour in Beachy Head By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 19:55 BST, 27 April 2021 | Updated: 19:55 BST, 27 April 2021 Jeremy Clarkson was joined by his co-stars Richard Hammond and James May as … Read more