Inside ‘the best bed and breakfast in England’ – an adults-only hideaway that feels like it belongs in the south of France (plus, there’s award-winning marmalade)

Guests of Piglets B&B often remark that they feel as though they could be in the south of France, I’m told. It’s easy to see why, with its enchanting swimming pond, Mediterranean-inspired patio and ‘pétanque’ court – a traditional Provencal game. But this French feel is just an illusion, as the boutique retreat sits in … Read more

From gorilla trekking in Rwanda to nights out in Nashville – The Sun travel team reveal their top destinations from 2023

WE have travelled far and wide this year to provide you – our wonderful readers – with holiday inspiration and tips. The Sun Travel team has ticked off bucket-list trips, amazing first-time experiences and much more to show you the best trips out there. Here, we reveal our favourites from 2023. Lisa in Rwanda FOR … Read more

2023: In pictures – POLITICO

As the curtains draw on a tumultuous year, 2023 leaves behind a tapestry of unraveled events, painting a world shrouded in uncertainty and grappling with an ominous glimpse of the future. In a kaleidoscope of occurrences that defy easy categorization, selecting defining images for an annual overview becomes a difficult task. To encapsulate the essence … Read more

UK weather: Eurostar trains cancelled after major rail line flooded as Met Office warns of rain and ice

EUROSTAR trains have been axed this morning due to flooding as Brits are set to be battered with heavy rain, snow and gusts of up to 75mph. The Met Office has issued seven yellow weather warnings covering much of the UK today, as Eurostar and Southeastern service cancellations spark holiday travel chaos. 7 Eurostar and … Read more

UK weather map: New Year’s Eve fireworks in jeopardy as ‘heavy’ rain & 75mph winds risk ‘sweeping Brits off their feet’

NEW Year’s Eve fireworks could be in jeopardy after a UK weather map revealed “heavy” downpours and 75mph winds will batter the country. Brits are braced for more wet and windy conditions after a week of gloomy weather caused by Storm Gerrit. 5 A number of yellow weather warnings are in force for SaturdayCredit: Met … Read more

New Year weather forecast: Met Office gives snow verdict as millions of Brits travel across UK for celebrations

THE Met Office have given their snow verdict for the New Year as millions of Brits travel across the UK for celebrations. In recent days, Storm Gerrit has battered the country with strong winds and heavy downpours with some places even ravaged by a “tornado”. 2 The Met Office have given a verdict on snow … Read more

The £5 scenic train journey in the UK right along the coastline – where waves crash against the windows

THERE’S a coastal train journey in the UK where waves have been known to crash against the windows – and tickets are just £5. Gazing out of the window is one of the best ways to kill time on flights or train journeys, with some routes much more enjoyable than others. 3 The Riviera Line runs from … Read more

UK weather: Brits brace for New Year’s washout with ‘wintry’ showers & wind after 70mph Storm Gerrit brings -6C chill

BRITS are bracing for a New Year’s weekend washout with “wintry” showers as Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc. The UK was battered by 70mph wind and chills of -6 in parts of the UK yesterday. 7 Drivers battled through blizzards on the A9 near Aviemore, Scotland, yesterdayCredit: Northpix 7 A yellow weather warning for “very windy … Read more

POLITICO Europe’s most-read stories of 2023 – POLITICO

Well, here we are folks, at the end of another turbulent year. When we put this list together at the end of 2022, its contents largely covered something many of us thought we would not see again in our lifetime: a major war in Europe. Now, we are grappling with two wars in our immediate … Read more

England Lioness Millie Bright’s partner proposes as she shows off ring during Christmas holiday

ENGLAND Lioness Millie Bright has revealed she’s engaged after her partner Levi Crew popped the question during a tropical Christmas holiday. Millie, 30, took to Instagram to share the happy news with her followers – showing off her stunning ring in the process. 3 Millie has revealed she and Levi are engaged and showed off … Read more