The bride’s bouquet was small but hugely meaningful, says Monty Don

As she walked down the aisle of Westminster Abbey ten years ago this month, Kate Middleton held a bouquet of white flowers in her hands. It was relatively modest in size but exquisitely pretty, and the component plants were carefully chosen for their significance and seasonal beauty. The smallest white flowers were from lily of … Read more

DR TOM JEFFERSON: I fear this mania for mass Covid testing is a hugely expensive blunder 

Dr Tom Jefferson, pictured, said he has received a stream of unsettling letters and emails from members of the public who are testing positive for Covid-19 despite having recovered from their symptoms For the past few weeks I have received a stream of unsettling letters and emails from members of the public. They are all … Read more

India bans hugely popular PUBG, Baidu and 116 other Chinese apps

India’s ploy of hitting back at China amid the ongoing border tensions between the two nations has reached a new high with the former banning another 118 Chinese apps. The banned applications and games include the wildly popular multiplayer battle game PUBG, Apus Launcher, Baidu, MV Master, and Rules of Survival to name a few. … Read more

National Trust Director admits organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’

The National Trust’s Director has denied the charity is ‘dumbing down’ and admitted the organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’ as it sheds 1,200 staff due to the Covid-19 fallout. Hilary McGrady said the charity has been hit ‘extraordinarily badly’ by the pandemic and will cut its full-time staff, alongside a ‘large number’ … Read more

National Trust Director admits organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’

Brain drain at National Trust amid ‘dumbing down’ row: Director admits organisation is losing experts who are ‘hugely knowledgeable’ as it sheds 1,200 staff due to Covid fallout Hilary McGrady said charity has been hit ‘extraordinarily badly’ by the pandemic She said number of staff with ‘curator’ in their title will be reduced from 111 … Read more

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside

Woodland Trust fears lockdown littering will ‘hugely increase’ the risks of scarring the countryside – and hurting animals Woodland Trust says there has been a surge of damaging behaviour at its sites  The cost of clearing up damage for the year is projected to be about £134,000  The trust said that the litter includes broken glass … Read more

Is The Inbetweeners next? Mystery as hugely popular sitcom takes down all episodes from its YouTube

Is The Inbetweeners next? Mystery as hugely popular sitcom takes down all episodes from its YouTube channel amid claims ‘offensive’ content sparked complaints Comedy tracks the sixth form experiences of four socially awkward teenagers  One episode features them accidentally hitting a disabled girl with a frisbee  Social media users have suggested it’s been removed due … Read more