World-first hotel opens in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles

For the first time ever, a hotel has opened in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles – and it’s surely set to be one of the most sought-after stays in the world. A night in this ultra-exclusive location, as you might expect, doesn’t come cheap. Rates start at £1,470 a night (1,700 euros) – … Read more

Biden’s dog Major bites ANOTHER government employee on White House grounds while out for a walk

Biden’s dog Major bites ANOTHER government employee on White House grounds while out for a walk – three weeks after biting WH security guard The rescue German Shepherd bit a  National Park Service employee on Tuesday Major was out for a walk when he ‘nipped’ the employee, Jill Biden’s office said  It comes just three weeks … Read more

Peacock called ‘Kevin’ who roamed grounds of primary school is killed by foxes 

Peacock called ‘Kevin’ who roamed grounds of north east London primary school and became a lockdown symbol of hope during pandemic is killed by foxes Kevin the peacock was regular in grounds of Yardley Primary School, Chingford Students and parents said colourful bird gave them respite from the pandemic School janitor discovered Kevin’s body after … Read more

Hospital in Kilmarnock locked down due to a ‘serious incident’ in its grounds

Hospital in Kilmarnock is locked down due to a ‘serious incident’ in its grounds amid reports of a stabbing Police Scotland dealing with ‘serious incident’ at University Hospital Crosshouse The Kilmarnock hospital is under lockdown with ambulances diverted to it Reports on social media suggest that a nurse may have been stabbed By William Cole For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Stunning eight-bedroom Cornish home with eight acres of grounds goes on sale at £995,000 

A beautiful eight-bedroom countryside property near the North Cornwall coast has just gone up for sale – for the first time in 65 years. The Grade-II listed home, located in St Teath, has eight bedrooms and three bathrooms and features an impressive eight acres of grounds including stables, garages, tennis courts and gardens. And if … Read more

Aung San Suu Kyi is ‘feeling well’ and taking walks in the grounds of her home

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is reportedly ‘feeling well’ after she was arrested in dawn raids along with other MPs as the country’s military staged a coup against the government.   Suu Kyi and President Win Myint were arrested early Monday, just hours before their newly-elected government was due to be sworn in, as … Read more

Welsh Tory leader QUITS after admitting he drank alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds

The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has stepped down after admitting he downed alcohol on Welsh parliament grounds days after a pub alcohol ban was enforced.  Paul Davies was accused of drinking alcohol with former Welsh Government minister Alun Davies, Tory chief whip Darren Millar and the party’s chief of staff Paul Smith in a licensed Senedd tearoom … Read more

Cottage in the grounds of Lord Byron’s home up for grabs for £500,000

A Grade II listed cottage in the grounds of Lord Bryon’s ancestral home is for sale for £500,000. The three-bedroom cottage has its own tower and is part of a larger property that is set in the sprawling grounds of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire. Newstead Abbey was once home to the famous poet, who became … Read more

English Heritage will keep grounds of 19 sites open during lockdown

English Heritage today revealed 19 castles, houses and monuments it will be keeping open during the country’s third national lockdown for people to use for exercise. The grounds of sites such as Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire, Walmer Castle in Kent and Longtown Castle in Herefordshire will be remaining open to the public. Londoners will be … Read more

Is this the worst food ever served at football grounds? Fans share pictures of unappetising grub

Is this the worst food ever served at football grounds? Fans share pictures of some of the most unappetising grub dished up on matchdays including dodgy hotdogs, pies and kebabs A West Ham supporter encouraged fans to tweet their worst football match food  Tweet received thousands of responses with supporters posting nightmare nosh Unappetising meals included a … Read more