This summer brings the return of The Ashes, cricket’s biggest rivalry, with the Australian men’s team looking to retain the urn on English soil. The Ashes is played on a bi-annual basis with England and Australia taking turns to host during their respective summers. The series got its name after Australia beat England at The …
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The 2023 Wimbledon Championships are nearly upon us, with the first round of matches set to begin on Monday 3 July. As always, the focus will be on British success at the All England Club. In the men’s tournament, Andy Murray will hope to roll back the years and reach another Wimbledon final. British number …
There’s nothing like the taste of fresh strawberries to give you that summer feeling. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for dessert and even works as an afternoon tea. Ingredients: For the shortcake: 250g plain flour 50g sugar, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 85g butter, chilled and diced into …
Two quintessentially British events are on the horizon, with thousands set to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Henley Regatta. The Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place between the 13th and 16th July 2023 and celebrates its 30th year. The festival is a celebration of motorsports, featuring modern and historic motor racing vehicles. …
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events in the gardening world, attracting visitors from around the globe to marvel at the stunning displays of floral beauty. The 2023 show – which this year runs from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 May – promises to be another exciting exhibition, with several …
Preparations are well underway for the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. A whole host of public events are being planned in and around London to celebrate the occasion, with something for everyone to enjoy. The festivities will kick off on Saturday 6th May, when King Charles and his Queen Consort, Camilla formally make their …
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The semi-finals of the 2023 FA Cup are just around the corner and this year’s semi-finals are set to be thrilling encounters. The two fixtures will involve Manchester City, Sheffield United, Brighton and Manchester United. Manchester United have lifted the trophy 12 times, having last won in 2018. Despite this, their odds of winning are …
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If your Easter plans involve staying close to home this year, there’s still plenty of family-friendly fun in around Surrey including lots of free events. The Giant egg hunt returns to RHS Garden Wisley this Easter. The gardens will be open from April 1 to 17, 10am to 6pm daily with activities and times varying …
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A recent survey revealed that holiday packing woes are an issue for most of us. The research, which revealed the state of the nation’s holiday packing habits, found over a fifth (22%) of Brits say that a phone charger is the item most likely to be forgotten from their suitcase. Toiletries, and in particular sun …
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A leading industry body has awarded Parkers the highest possible quality rating in a detailed quality check. Parkers underwent the grading visit in October as part of the application process to join the Licensed Private Hire Car Association (LPHCA), which represents licensed taxis and operators of chauffeur-driven vehicles and minicabs that take pre-bookings. The company …
