Celeste and Arlo Parks lead stars shortlisted for Hyundai Mercury Prize’s Album Of The Year award

The shortlist for the Hyundai Mercury Prize for Album Of The Year was revealed on Thursday on BBC Radio 6 Music. And Celeste and Arlo Parks lead the stars nominated for the prestigious award which promotes the best of British and Irish music. Alongside the pair, Berwyn, Black Country, New Road, Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders & The … Read more

Riders hold ‘electric scooter discos’ in car parks during one of England’s first trials

Riders hold ‘electric scooter discos’ in car parks as one of England’s first trials of the vehicles descends into chaos Rented vehicles used to hold ‘scooter discos’ in car parks during pilot scheme Northampton council’s leader said it ‘seems easy to remove tracking devices’  The Mail on Sunday saw people riding orange scooters on pavements … Read more

Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner joins litter war to save the nation’s beautiful parks

Here’s one I picked up earlier… Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner joins litter war to save the nation’s beautiful parks as part of the Great British Spring Clean campaign Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner backs the Great British Spring Clean She became obsessd with tackling dumped waste strewn around Battersea Park  She urges … Read more

Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner joins litter war to save the nation’s beautiful parks

Here’s one I picked up earlier… Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner joins litter war to save the nation’s beautiful parks as part of the Great British Spring Clean campaign Former Blue Peter presenter Anthea Turner backs the Great British Spring Clean She became obsessd with tackling dumped waste strewn around Battersea Park  She urges … Read more

Russian banker’s superyacht with 12 beds, pool, ‘wellness centre’ and helipad parks in Plymouth

This was the sight that greeted locals when a £90million 235ft superyacht owned by billionaire Russian banker Alexander Svetakov parked in Plymouth. The 2,293-ton Cloudbreak, which boasts six staterooms, a ‘wellness centre’, helipad and an outdoor pool, was seen gliding into the port city in Devon yesterday. It cruised through Plymouth Sound, near Drake’s Island, before … Read more

BRIT Awards 2021: Arlo Parks cuts a stylish figure in a sharp maroon suit

BRIT Awards 2021: Arlo Parks cuts a stylish figure in a sharp maroon suit as she arrives for the music event where she’s nominated in THREE categories By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 18:29 BST, 11 May 2021 | Updated: 18:36 BST, 11 May 2021 She’s been nominated in three categories. And Arlo Parks ensured … Read more

Britons flock to parks and beauty spots before washout week ahead

Britons descended upon the nation’s outdoor spaces today amid forecasts of a washout week ahead, with heavy showers expected to sweep across the country by tomorrow.  In Newcastle Quayside this afternoon crowds of people flocked to the market stalls and enjoyed a stroll in the sunshine while others were spotted laying on the grass on … Read more

Britons flock to parks and beauty spots before washout week ahead

Britons descended upon the nation’s outdoor spaces today amid forecasts of a washout week ahead, with heavy showers expected to sweep across the country by tomorrow.  In Newcastle Quayside this afternoon crowds of people flocked to the market stalls and enjoyed a stroll in the sunshine while others were spotted laying on the grass on … Read more

NCP car parks giant warns its landlords: It’s rent cuts or bust

NCP car parks giant launches restructuring plan, and warns its landlords: It’s rent cuts or bust By Alex Lawson For The Mail On Sunday Published: 14:45 BST, 2 May 2021 | Updated: 14:45 BST, 2 May 2021 Owners intend to plough in £120million over two years if the plan is approved Car parks giant NCP … Read more

Britons will flock to parks and beauty spots and pack out beer gardens as temperatures hit 68F today

Nature lovers are today being urged to share their photos of blossom as the nation enjoys a taste of summer with temperatures of 68F and widespread sunshine.    The Met Office said chilly conditions on Saturday morning are set to make way for a warm afternoon, with the highs – 18 degrees Celsius – expected in Manchester … Read more