Tribute in Light is beamed out of Lower Manhattan to remember the 19th anniversary of 9/11

Two powerful columns of light are beaming into the sky from Lower Manhattan this evening to represent the fallen twin towers of the World Trade Center that was attacked by terrorists on September 11th, 2001. The coronavirus pandemic meant there were alterations to usual ceremonies that are traditionally held on the tragic date. In New … Read more

The holiday hotspots that get the green light for a quarantine-free break from Cyprus to Barbados

The travel corridors have turned booking a holiday into a game of destination roulette. Tourists must be willing to go to a country they may not have previously considered and accept that cancellations, refunds and a potential whole new booking are all part and parcel of the changing travel landscape. The general advice is now to … Read more

Late daisies delight: These colourful blooms will light up your garden this autumn 

Late daisies delight: These colourful blooms will light up your garden this autumn Nigel Colborn shared his advice for transforming gardens with late daises  British gardening expert said they flower when bees are boosting honey stocks  He revealed it’s possible to enjoy floral fireworks right up to mid-November By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

There ARE hotspots that get the green light for a quarantine-free break

The travel corridors have turned booking a holiday into a game of destination roulette. Tourists must be willing to go to a country they may not have previously considered and accept that cancellations, refunds and a potential whole new booking are all part and parcel of the changing travel landscape. The general advice is now to … Read more

Woman suffers horrific burns after hand sanitizer exploded as she was trying to light a candle

Mom-of-three suffers horrific burns all over her body after hand sanitizer caught fire and exploded as she was trying to light a candle WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Katie Wise was lighting a candle last Sunday when she burned her hand, which she had sanitized earlier  Bottle of sanitizer made contact with the flame and exploded, engulfing … Read more

Woman suffers horrific burns after hand sanitizer exploded as she was trying to light a candle

Mom-of-three suffers horrific burns all over her body after hand sanitizer caught fire and exploded as she was trying to light a candle WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Katie Wise was lighting a candle last Sunday when she burned her hand, which she had sanitized earlier  Bottle of sanitizer made contact with the flame and exploded, engulfing … Read more

Blue light from a computer or phone can age the skin as badly as the midday Sun

Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens.  Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more

Chilly Britons light FIRES and pull on woolly socks as temperatures plunge but crowds flock to beach

Chilly Britons are lighting fires and pulling on their woolly socks as the nation shivers on the coldest late August bank holiday Monday for 50 years. Forecasters are predicting temperatures in some areas will reach just 11C (52F) today – a stark contrast to the same day last year when the mercury hit a record-breaking … Read more

My white nights: As the light fades, white blooms come into their own, says Monty Don

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series.  Part of getting to know your garden well is having a detailed mind-map of where the light is at any time of day or year and to make sure that some part of the garden is making the most of what … Read more

Kenosha burns: BLM protesters set light to department of corrections building as looters run riot

Rioters set fire to car dealerships, furniture stores, dump trucks, and a Department of Corrections building while protesters clashed with National Guardsmen as Kenosha, Wisconsin, descended into violent chaos on Monday. The unrest entered its second day as outrage grows over the police shooting on Sunday of an unarmed black man in front of his … Read more