Volunteers are searching for an invasive species of bug which poses a threat to plane trees lining streets and parks in London and other cities.
The Woodland Trust says a team of "Observatree" volunteers are supporting official survey activities to track the appearance of the plane lace bug, native to North America and now widespread in Europe.more
For years, King Charles considered lunch a fad and a waste of time. But that has changed. At the urging of his wife and doctors, the 75-year-old monarch has incorporated a light meal into his daily menu. Or rather, a snack, as the king has taken a liking to half an avocado.more
We love London, but even born and bred Londoners have got to admit - being a city the size that it is, it's not the safest place in the country. So if you're wanting something a tad safer while being within reach of the capital, a particular study has got you covered.more
Boris Johnson has revealed that while Prime Minister he tried to dissuade Prince Harry from leaving the UK with his wife Meghan.
Harry and Meghan announced in early January 2020 they were stepping back as senior working royals.more
For almost two months, from September 29 to November 25, the Earth will have as many as two natural satellites, astronomers report. In addition to the Moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, described as a mini-moon, will also move in Earth's orbit.more
Pizzeria Zielona Górka from Pabianice has been selected as one of the 100 best pizzerias in the world in this year's ‘50 Top Pizza World’ ranking. The Polish establishment was ranked 97th. Pizzerias do not enter the competition. It is the jurors who travel around the world and assess the premises, appearing anonymously.more
They tested how to separate drunken worms from sober worms, spooked cows to check milk leaks from their udders, and unmasked fake centenarians - the authors of the bizarre and hilarious research received statuettes and $100 trillion at the 34th Ig Nobel ceremony.more
First it was Lidl with its croissant handbag, and now cult bakery chain Greggs has announced the launch of its first jewellery collection, a glittering range of gold-plated pieces that includes sausage roll earrings. more
Police officer young asp. Sebastian Nowacki will leave Paris on 31 August on his road bike to cover more than 2,000 km non-stop, including Brussels, Berlin, Hel and Płock, and arrive in Warsaw on 5 September. The charity rally will promote blood donation.more
Fans of Jeremy Clarkson, known from the ‘Top Gear’ programme, will no doubt be keen to visit The Farmer's Dog pub, which has just opened. However, they may have a problem if they are fans of Coca-Cola and ketchup at the same time. As the sign outside the entrance proclaims, the motoring journalist's pub will not feature such delicacies. Clarkson intends to serve only British food.more
Building society staff surprised to receive card believed to date back to 1903 and addressed to Lydia Davies.
In the age of next-day deliveries and speedy shipping from all corners of the world, the days of waiting around for a letter or package were thought to be over. In Swansea, however, staff at a building society were taken aback after receiving a postcard that was delivered 121 years late.more
The Tube is iconic in London. Whether you’re at the end of the Central line, or equidistant between the Northern and Victoria lines, The Underground is an essential part of everyday life for most Londoners. more
The wreck of a British warship sunk during the First World War has been found in ‘excellent’ condition off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the BBC has reported. The wreck of HMS Hawke was discovered by a team of divers about 70 nautical miles east of Fraserburgh.more
A new map of the London Underground created by a university lecturer who branded TfL’s classic map “garbage” has gone viral on social media.
The familiar, linear Tube map used across London every day is based on the original design drawn up by Henry Beck more than 90 years ago, in 1933.more
Britain's "smallest house" is among the sites at risk from climate change, according to a new report.
The tourist attraction, located in Conwy, has suffered from the effects of flooding before.more
One café in Nice is offering a menu for humans and dogs, the French portal BFMTV reported. Not only are four-legged dogs welcome at the establishment, but they can also eat something - a special lentil-based cream, in two types.more
Banksy has unveiled his second animal artwork in 24 hours, showing two elephants reaching towards each other from blocked-out windows. The artist verified his latest work in an Instagram post on Tuesday, with the mural painted on the side of a house in Chelsea, south-west London.more
The original injunction sign appeared in the town of Portici in southern Italy. On the initiative of two councillors, a blue sign was erected in a seaside park with the words: "Portici, a romantic town". Under the white arrow, the injunction reads: "Stop for a kiss".more
Everyone knows that sometimes the support of other people is useful in changing habits. Recently, Luciano Fregonese, mayor of the town of Valdobbiadene in northern Italy, has also realized this. Wanting to take care of his health and lose extra kilos, the mayor also encouraged the residents of the town to be active, inviting them for joint weekly Thursday walks.more
Concerns have been raised for a lone dolphin that has been spotted swimming in the Thames in west London.
The mammal, believed to be an adult common dolphin, has been described as looking “extremely disoriented and pretty lethargic” and is being monitored by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR).more
You don’t need to tell us at Time Out that the UK is home to a wealth of spectacular cultural institutions and fine establishments. We're always shouting from the rooftops about the best things to do, the best venues, the best places to eat, the best places to stay. So, when British places get recognised on a global scale, it’s a proud moment. more
More than a dozen letters and cards that Princess Diana wrote over the years to her housekeeper, Violet Collins, were sold at an auction organised by auction house Sworders on Tuesday. The total sum for which Lady Di's personal correspondence was auctioned was £51,850,000 (around £264,000).more
