Britain is home to works of art by some of the most important painters of all time, from J.M.W Turner to Salvador Dali. These masterpieces hang in some equally magnificent buildings that are worth visiting alone for their architectural splendour. Here we pick nine unmissable masterpieces and show you where to find them… A haunting portrayal … Read more
Savers who placed their trust in Neil Woodford’s fund management empire, many on the recommendation of broker Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), now know the scale of the damage done. The wind-up of the better, more liquid part of the portfolio will result in heavy losses. The best that can be expected is the return of 59p … Read more
Channel 4 could cancel this year’s Great British Bake Off over fears lockdown rules prevent contestants travelling to the show’s tent Contestants chosen from all over Britain would have to travel to Berkshire Source close to judges and presenters say they are preparing for cancellation Cancelling the show would be a major blow to already troubled … Read more
Adorable moment ecstatic pensioner, 92, meets her great grandchild for the first time from the upstairs window of her home after being stuck inside on lockdown for seven weeks Joan Cartwright, 92, was delighted after her grandson Will brought Holly over She flung her arms out through the open window of her flat in Horsforth, … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Padstow Townhouse is the place to visit for pure indulgence and bags of Cornish charm Padstow Townhouse is a Georgian guesthouse near the harbour in Padstow It is part of chef Paul Ainsworth’s family of local restaurants There are six suites that have ‘all the expected amenities, with knobs on’ By Vicki … Read more
Just two days after Brad Pitt made a surprise appearance during the cold open of Saturday Night Live’s latest At Home edition as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the real doctor has responded. Fauci, 79, conducted a video conferencing interview with Un Nuevo Dia, where he was largely asked about the spread of COVID-19, but he also … Read more
Wave hello to some post-lockdown vacation inspiration. Britain’s coastal towns are currently closed for business but one day in the near future we’ll be able to enjoy sunny days by the seaside again. Here’s our pick of some of the best beach towns, from bohemian Brighton to marvellous Margate. Margate: Modern art – and old-fashioned amusements … Read more
The great chocdown quiz! Cut down the middle, these are some of Britain’s favourite bars – but how many can you identify from their sugar-filled insides? By Lizzie Deane For The Daily Mail Published: 22:23 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 00:28 BST, 24 April 2020 Life during lockdown has seen many of us having … Read more
BOOK OF THE WEEK LIVES OF HOUSES editors: Kate Kennedy and Hermione Lee (Princeton £20, 304 pp) Since mid-March, most of us have been spending more time at home than ever before. Our dwellings have become half sanctuary, half prison; however much we are longing to leave, there is the ever-present fear that setting foot … Read more
Elle Fanning gives the FINGER on the poster for Hulu’s highly-fictionalized biopic on Catherine the Great By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 23:43 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 23:43 BST, 23 April 2020 SAG Award nominee Elle Fanning gave the middle finger on the poster for Hulu’s 10-episode satirical comedy miniseries on Catherine the … Read more