THIS new 4* hotel might not be in the heart of Oxford but it is ideal for a good-value and easily accessible short stay and handy for nearby Abingdon, Didcot Garden Town and Bicester Village. ROOMS ANY GOOD? The modern rooms are all sparkling clean and feature comfortable Hypnos beds, as well as Nespresso machines, 55in TVs and rainfall showers
Inside the life of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan and Harry's new royal baby boy. Kensington Palace said Friday that 4-year-old Charlotte will join her brother Prince George, 5, at Thomas’s Battersea School in London in September. The fee-paying school has 560 students between the ages of 4 and 13 and seeks to produce “caring citizens of the world,”
Across one weekend, Elton John sold out Los Angeles’ monolithic Dodger Stadium both nights, performing to a collective 110,000 people. At the time, these were the largest concerts ever staged by a single artist and the City of Los Angeles had officially declared it ‘Elton John Week’ to celebrate the achievement. On the day before the first show, Elton’s
LOVE Island have signed up “the British Kim Kardashian” to enter this year’s villa – and her sister might be joining too, according to reports. Anna Vakili has caused a stir on social media for her Kim K curves, catching the eye of show bosses. Anna Vakili is considered the ‘British Kim Kardashian Instagram Bosses are said to hope that she and her
James Holzhauer , the “Jeopardy!” contestant currently on a 27-game victory streak, passed $2 million in winnings in the episode that aired on Friday. Holzhauer is still about $455,000 behind Ken Jennings, who won $2.5 million* during his record streak of 74 victories in 2004. But if Holzhauer, a 34-year-old professional gambler in Las Vegas, continues
CLOSE "Jeopardy!" contestant James Holzhauer broke the show's single-game winning record. Then, he broke his own record a week later. USA TODAY "Jeopardy!" winner James Holzhauer hit another major milestone Friday with his latest victory. After Holzhauer's win Thursday put him within $10,000 of the $2 million mark , he crossed the threshold on the
WITH toads in the tent, midnight runs to the loo and crawling on all-fours into bed, camping – as I knew it – is definitely not far the faint-hearted. But my nightmares receded as I checked in to Croatia’s first glamping site and was whisked to my palatial beachside cabin by chauffeur-driven buggy. Getty - Contributor The campsite is perfectly placed
TRAVEL troubles got you down? In our Travel Challenge column, we aim to solve your globetrotting queries. Send holiday hang-ups to [email protected] . Here’s this week’s question. Here’s our tip on how buy stuff for your kids’ school trips without spending a fortune Getty - Contributor Q: My son is doing his silver Duke of Edinburgh trip
THOUSANDS will make a pilgrimage to France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day next month – but another fleet is heading for Normandy. More than 50 tall ships and military vessels from 30 countries will “invade” the ancient city of Rouen from June 6 to 16. Getty The Rouen Armada festival is one of the world’s largest free-admission maritime events[/caption]
“COME and dance with me,” said the dazzling showgirl in a whirl of sequins and feathers. Welcome to the Tropicana, Cuba’s extravaganza of singing, dancing and outlandish costumes. Getty Take a trip to Havana and marvel at the city’s sights[/caption] Gyrating, barely-clothed bodies burst on to the stage, strut down the aisles and sway on a multitude
The Spice Girls are set to boost their already bulging bank accounts when they head out on their comeback tour later this year, but which Spice Girl is earning the most? The Posh-free four piece made a triumphant debut at Dublin’s mammoth Croke Park Stadium overnight, performing a hit-packed set to 82,500 eager fans. NO POSH First, to address the very
JAKE Quickenden left fans speechless as he stripped to a thong for a sexy topless photo. The 30-year-old X Factor star shared the snap earlier this evening as he prepared to go on stage for his role in Hair: The Musical. Jake posed in just a thong for his latest Instagram post In the photo, Jake is near-nude and beaming as he shows off the various
CLOSE The judge told Jake Patterson, "the public can only be safe if you are incarcerated until you die." USA TODAY BARRON, Wis. – The man who kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme Closs and murdered her parents will spend the rest of his days in prison without a chance for parole. Jake Patterson, who turns 22 on June 17, was sentenced in Barron County Circuit
ROCHELLE Humes has pulled out all of the stops for her daughter Alaia’s sixth birthday party, organising a sweet sleepover complete with personalised pyjamas and a mini-spa for her daughter and her cousins. The 30-year-old star shared an insight into the evening on her Instagram Story, admitting that she had been “blown away” by the party planner’s
Their dad is a bona fide Australian legend. If you’re asked who “the most Aussie people ever” are, Shane Warne is no doubt in your top five. He’s part of the fabric of our great nation. As one of the best cricketers to ever put on the baggy green, the iconic leg spinner has long been a headline magnet around the world; for his sporting prowess, the
DANI Dyer has hit back at fans judging her relationship with new boyfriend Sammy Kimmence. The Love Island winner, 23, shared a sweet photo of herself sat on the stockbroker’s lap on Instagram tonight. Dani Dyer with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence Instagram But she was quickly hit by trolls telling her she should have stayed with her ex Jack Fincham. Dani
GOGGLEBOX OAPs Mary and Marina had viewers in hysterics this evening as they struggled to understand how lesbian sex works while watching saucy scenes from Gentleman Jack. The pair were among the sofa-dwellers to be shown the raunchy BBC drama, which premiered this week. Mary and Marina said ‘they hadn’t lived’ after failing to understand lesbian sex
HOWLING winds and black skies greet us as we step off the train. We pause to enjoy our first sighting of the sea but a raging wind pushes us on our way – and soon we’re climbing up Broadstairs’ Eastern Esplanade, where our boutique hotel rests atop chalk cliffs towering over the Channel. Alamy Broadstairs overlooking the English Channel[/caption] Inside
GET your cowboy hat and bourbon at the ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the John Wayne classic True Grit. The movie – about a young girl seeking revenge for her father’s death – was filmed mostly in Colorado. Getty - Contributor Ride your iron steed through scenery straight out of True Grit[/caption] Strike out on your own Western adventure
EMMERDALE fans are convinced that Lisa Dingle is still alive after a soap blunder showed the character breathing while her loved ones mourned her death. In heartbreaking scenes that aired earlier this evening, Zak cradled his bride’s body as he was forced to tell their daughter Belle that her mum had passed away. Lisa’s death devastated viewers as