Tag Archives: UK

Open fireplaces can be beautiful, especially on a crisp winter day, but if your fire is not in use or has not been cleaned for some time you could have a nasty surprise waiting for you as chimney stacks can also be a death trap for birds. Often looking for …

With the long winter evenings drawing out and the warmer weather on its way, now is often the time of year people start to consider moving house. But before you start searching for your next potential dream home you should first turn your attention to your own property. We’ve all …

Shanghai is the second largest city in China: colourful, exotic and quickly making a name for itself as a must-visit long haul destination. In the past it has been the domain of adventurers, swindlers, gamblers, drug runners, the idle rich, fashion dandies, tycoons, missionaries, dangerous gangsters and pimps; a dark …

When I decided to move back to Britain I had to make sure my husband could come too. If he could not have come, I would have stayed in Russia. Now some years later it may finally be possible for him to obtain a British passport. It seems such a …

If you were going to attempt a guess at Britain’s favourite European city, what you say? The historic yet romantic city of Venice wouldn’t be a bad assumption, while many of us would probably stump for France’s stylish metropolis, Paris. Both would be wrong, as London and Manchester are the …

At first glance, there is little about a city-break that screams “child-friendly”. With its busy roads, frantic city workers and a distinct lack of greenery you would be forgiven for thinking this would be the worst place to bring a child. But you would be wrong, as more families are …

Budget airlines started in the early 1990s, offering lower fares for no-frills travel. The likes of EasyJet, Ryanair and Flybe have increasingly offered cheaper and cheaper flights to destinations (generally speaking) all over Europe, saving money by getting rid of those in flight ‘extras’ such as movies, food and peanuts. …

As the cold snap kicks across the UK it’s easy to assume you need to spend big in order to flee to warmer climes. Fear not, though, getting at least some sun on your face during November, December, January and February doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to the tropics, as …

During the bleak midwinter of Britain, it’s understandable that many of us feel an urge to suddenly splash some cash and escape the bitter cold. Unfortunately, though, Europe offers little for the sunseeker in need of genuine heat. But don’t fret, here are five destinations to consider that won’t cost …

Poor Scott Nelson (aka MockneyRebel) was unceremoniously booted from the UK Labour Party via Twitter of all things. He was accused of repeat anti-semitism, which does hold a bit of water, but the whole charade was played out on Twitter, much to the amusement of his critics. I have collected …

Hilary Benn, Shadow Foreign Secretary in Jeremy Corbyn’s troubled Labour Party made the speech of his life tonight in the House of Commons. He may well have went against the wishes of his leader, but Hilary earned a lot of respect from both sides of the house. The debate over …