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Brits flock to pools and parks as lockdown eases
AFP, Published on 30/03/2021
» LONDON: People in England on Monday rushed outdoors as sports returned in the latest easing of coronavirus restrictions, although Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned spiralling cases in Europe meant more deaths were inevitable.
Larry the Cat marks 10 years' ruling Downing Street roost
AFP, Published on 13/02/2021
» LONDON - A stalwart of the British political scene, Larry the Cat has ruled the roost in Downing Street for a decade, serving three prime ministers and becoming a legend in his own naptime.
A song that takes you off the beaten track
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/02/2021
» Surfing through YouTube this week, I came across the novelty Australian song I've Been Everywhere, which I haven't heard for a long time. It doesn't have much of a melody, but it's fun, something we could all do with these days. It is also a useful geography lesson.
European Union is free at last
News, Published on 31/12/2020
» Blaming the victims is never a good look. As Britain finally leaves the European Union, 1,651 days after the Brexit referendum of 2016, we should try to remember that 48% of the turkeys didn't vote for Christmas.
Champagne makers toast post-Brexit deal with thirsty Brits
AFP, Published on 27/12/2020
» Aÿ-CHAMPAGNE, France: French champagne producers had extra reason to celebrate this week with the sealing of a post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and the UK, the biggest market for the sparkling wine synonymous with luxury.
When steamrollers saved the day
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/12/2020
» In recent street confrontations in Bangkok the police have regularly used buses as barricades against the protesters, hopefully letting any dozing passengers off first. People tend to fall asleep on buses and might get a bit of a fright waking up in the midst of a street showdown.
No crowds makes for a new world as tennis gears up for US Open
AFP, Published on 23/08/2020
» NEW YORK: For her or against her, former world number one Victoria Azarenka says fans in the stands are a key part of the tennis experience.
Returning Brits begin quarantine while Russia rolls out vaccine
AFP, Published on 15/08/2020
» LONDON - British travellers returning home from parts of Europe and beyond began having to quarantine on Saturday under new restrictions, while Russia said it has produced the first batch of its controversial coronavirus vaccine.
Stay or go? Brits in France face quarantine dilemma
AFP, Published on 14/08/2020
» LONDON: Half a million Britons holidaying in France were on Friday faced with the choice of returning in a hurry or staying put, after the UK announced a two-week coronavirus quarantine for travellers arriving from over the Channel.
Travel Is Bouncing Back, but Tourists Stick Close to Home
Business, Published on 20/07/2020
» A New Zealand ski resort recently staffed up as locals piled in. Vacationing South Koreans, with few foreigners in sight, pack the buffet lines at fancy hotels. Cottage rentals in the U.K. have nearly doubled over last year--mainly driven by British travelers.