Council scraps four-week trial of alternative to existing shuttlebus after swift and fierce oppositionFor centuries, pilgrims have walked in the footsteps of monks who once inhabited Lindisfarne, connected by a tidal causeway to the ancient kingdom of …
London’s cafe culture has left a sour taste for stressed residents
Licensing outdoor seats saved countless jobs but brings noise and antisocial behaviourContinental Europe has come to the UK – at least when the sun shines. In towns and cities all over the country, alfresco dining has exploded, with thousands of extra …
600 UK churches sign up to welcome Christian arrivals from Hong Kong
We must not repeat the mistakes of the Windrush era, say clergyThe Church of England must not repeat its lack of welcome to the Windrush generation when thousands of Hong Kong Chinese people move to the UK in what could be the largest planned migration…
Covid is making a summer break something only the rich can afford
Rocketing prices at home, and costly tests if you leave the UK, mean many who need a break simply cannot afford itCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNext week, Sally Neuman is going on holiday. But instead of jetting off to a M…
Laura Kenny sets sights on becoming greatest ever GB Olympian
Childhood cycling club says British star had winning outlook from day one as she prepares to ride into historyMembers of the Welwyn Wheelers cycling club will be setting their alarms early this week to be sure to catch Laura Kenny’s efforts to smash Ol…
Anger as Poland plans law that will stop Jews reclaiming wartime homes
Daughter of Holocaust survivor pledges to continue her fight for family property seized by Nazi occupiersA few years ago, Shoshana Greenberg stood outside a building in Lodz, Poland, once owned by her family, with an old photograph in her hands and tea…