Cottage in the grounds of Lord Byron’s home up for grabs for £500,000

A Grade II listed cottage in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home is for sale for £500,000. The three-bedroom cottage has its own tower and is part of a larger property that is set in the sprawling grounds of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey was once home to the famous poet, who became … Read more

Cottage in the grounds of Lord Byron’s home up for grabs for £500,000

A Grade II listed cottage in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home is for sale for £500,000. The three-bedroom cottage has its own tower and is part of a larger property that is set in the sprawling grounds of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey was once home to the famous poet, who became … Read more

English Heritage will keep grounds of 19 sites open during lockdown

English Heritage today revealed 19 castles, houses and monuments it will be keeping open during the country’s third national lockdown for people to use for exercise. The grounds of sites such as Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, Walmer Castle in Kent and Longtown Castle in Herefordshire will be remaining open to the public. Londoners will be … Read more

Queen wraps up warm for a horse ride around grounds of Windsor Castle

The Queen wrapped up warm this morning as she joined a groom for a ride around the grounds of Windsor castle. Her Majesty, 94, sported a silk headscarf and beige trench coat for a leisurely ride around her home accompanied by an aide.  The royal, and her husband Prince Philip, 99, traditionally spend the festive … Read more

Fury as Marquess of Salisbury charges walkers £50 to stroll through the grounds of Hatfield House

Cashing in on The Crown? Fury as the Marquess of Salisbury – worth £345M – plans to charge walkers £50 to stroll through the grounds of Hatfield House – making it ‘a park for rich people’ 7th Marquess of Salisbury is charging guests £50 annually to visit Hatfield House Jacobean estate has been used as … Read more

Fury as Marquess of Salisbury charges walkers £50 to stroll through the grounds of Hatfield House

Cashing in on The Crown? Fury as the Marquess of Salisbury – worth £345M – plans to charge walkers £50 to stroll through the grounds of Hatfield House – making it ‘a park for rich people’ 7th Marquess of Salisbury is charging guests £50 annually to visit Hatfield House Jacobean estate has been used as … Read more

‘Superpower’ that kiwis detect vibrations in the grounds evolved from birds 70 MILLION years ago

One of the most ancient groups of birds was able to detect vibrations in the ground, allowing them to capture prey – a ‘superpower’ that is found in a handful of modern-day birds. The trait, called remote-touch, is known among kiwis, ibises and sandpipers, but a team from the University of Cape Town believes the lithornithids … Read more

‘Superpower’ that kiwis detect vibrations in the grounds evolved from birds two MILLION years ago

One of the most ancient groups of birds was able to detect vibrations in the ground, allowing them to capture prey – a ‘superpower’ that is found in a handful of modern-day birds. The trait, called remote-touch, is known among kiwis, ibises and sandpipers, but a team from the University of Cape Town believes the lithornithids … Read more

Tough new rules may block Arm takeover on grounds of national security

Blockbuster deals such as the takeover of British chip giant Arm face potential hold-ups as ministers set out tougher rules for foreign investment. In the biggest shake-up of takeover powers for two decades, the Government will today lay the proposed National Security and Investment Bill before Parliament. It will require firms to disclose deals that … Read more

On what grounds is Trump taking legal action in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania?

America’s presidential election is moving towards its nerve-shredding conclusion and hinges on a few battleground states where counting continues. Trump’s possible paths to reelection are closing up quickly as a late surge of mail-in ballots skew for Joe Biden and put him within touching distance of the White House. But the President has made clear he will … Read more