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50 of the Most Beautiful Places in the UK 50. Port Sunlight, the Wirral – England Port Sunlight was originally built by the Lever brothers to house workers in the Lever’s Sunlight Soap factory (now Unilever) and is now a place to take in beautiful architecture, history, art, and nature. The...
“Coffee & Canines is designed to be the area’s premier go-to dog-friendly venue.” April 1st sees the opening of Gillingham’s newest go-to venue, especially designed to appeal to everyone who loves coffee and dogs. “I’ve been planning to open Coffee & Canines for some time,” says Jennifer McDouall, PACT, ABTC. “I...
Scientists have found specific kinds of stone that, when skimmed across the water's surface, can cause "almighty" leaps out of the water. Although long-distance skimming enthusiasts prefer thin, flat stones, the researchers' mathematical model shows that heavier, potato-shaped stones can have more spectacular outcomes that blast the rock into the...
This is amazing. Even at my age it looks like I can actually learn something I could not do in my youth. It looks really easy too. Learn how to break dance in 5 seconds. pic.twitter.com/yRnn4m6uUh— Figen (@_TheFigen) September 8, 2022 If it does not work for you try mixing it...
Following the murder of Ashley Wadsworth, the Canadian student who came to London and was subsequently murdered by her boyfriend who she met on a dating app, it is vital that people are aware of the perils they may experience. A 23-year-old man from Essex has admitted to murdering his...
Ringstead Bay can be reached either along the coastal footpath from the east or via the minor road from the A353 east of Osmington. Parking is possible at the National Trust car park above Ringstead Bay and at the beach shop and café at Ringstead itself. Above the eastern part of Ringtead Bay is Burning...
Inspired by the Green Space Dark Skies event in Dorset, we’ve pulled together a programme of events to celebrate and explore the outstanding landscapes of Dorset at Dawn and Dusk … and sometimes the hours between! See Dorset in a new light as we head out to enjoy our outstanding...
Purbeck has had a successful stone industry for centuries and continues today with a number of active quarries. The Portland and Purbeck limestone of late Jurassic and early Cretaceous age (140-150 million years old) is exploited for example at Swanworth Quarry and Keates Quarry near Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers respectively. The stone...
New report by leading accident prevention charity, RoSPA, and safety-focused e-scooter operator Neuron Mobility, evaluates UK e-scooter incident rates in comparison to other forms of transport including bicycles and motorcyclesData showed that e-scooter collision rates were significantly lower with only 0.66 per million miles travelled, in comparison bicycles were...
Hitchhiking across Western Europe is pretty safe compared to the other parts of the world, even for single women. However, there are still many negative connotations attached to this activity. Usually, you hear about hitchhiking in a not-so-positive way. Your parents or teachers will tell you about all the...