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The Great Switch-Off: A screen-free family escape in the luxury of the wilderness
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (998+ words) There's a particular silence that settles in once the notifications stop. We found it at the end of a private drive just outside Ambleside, where four converted Lakeland barns sit quietly in Stock Valley, looking out across some of the…...
'The hope is that by sharing these stories, we will inspire a new generation"
2+ week, 3+ day ago (324+ words) A housing association is celebrating the value and impact of apprenticeships. In support of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026, Gr'p Cynefin is shining a spotlight on its apprentices and the diverse career paths available in the housing sector. Throughout the week, the…...
Mum's support drives on James Clugnet in cross-country sprint
2+ week, 3+ day ago (466+ words) In the midst of the hustle and bustle of an Olympic Games, there was just one voice that stood out for James Clugnet: his mum. The cross-country athlete took to the snow for his first event of Milano Cortina 2026 on…...
New pension reforms to help millions of 'hard working' public sector workers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (645+ words) Major pension scheme reforms to tackle the gender pension gap come into force this April, significantly helping millions of working women. The changes, introduced by the government for members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), target one of the…...
Andrew invited Epstein and ‘cute’ Romanian woman to Buckingham Palace dinner
2+ week, 5+ day ago (450+ words) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein and a "very cute" Romanian woman to dinner at Buckingham Palace, emails show. She was invited at Epstein's request in September 2010, when he was in London and wanted her to join him at the palace…...
YouTuber blown away by St Asaph — and by the breakfast he found at Milo’s
2+ week, 6+ day ago (304+ words) The high'energy content creator, known for his street tours and no'nonsense food reviews, visited St Asaph for a new video that has already been watched more than 23,000 times. What begins as a casual wander quickly turns into a warm, affectionate…...
Mariah Carey wows crowds with Italian song at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (259+ words) US singer Mariah Carey has stunned crowds with a performance of an Italian song during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The star, 56, took to the stage at the San Siro Stadium in Milan to kick off the sporting event. Carey…...
Rivals stars among guests at memorial service celebrating Jilly Cooper’s life
4+ week, 1+ day ago (615+ words) Friends of Dame Jilly Cooper are arriving at a memorial service to celebrate her life in central London. Dame Jilly died unexpectedly in October, aged 88, after sustaining injuries from a fall. A service will take place on Friday morning at…...
Anthony McPartlin posed for selfie after eye ‘blew up’ from blocked tear duct
4+ week, 1+ day ago (301+ words) TV presenter Anthony "Ant" McPartlin has said he was asked for a selfie after his eye "blew up" and became swollen from a blocked tear duct. The 50-year-old is best known for hosting ITV's I'm A Celebrity" Get Me Out…...
Dame Prue Leith reveals why she quit The Great British Bake Off
4+ week, 2+ day ago (586+ words) Dame Prue Leith has said her decision to quit The Great British Bake Off came from a desire to "work less and play more. It was announced last week that Dame Prue was stepping down as a judge on the…...