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March 01, 2024 10:07 UTC

The prestigious annual guide is compiled by a team of experts, who visit properties across the length and breadth of the nation. A Sunday roast from The Gin Trap Inn in Ringstead Picture: Root Social (Image: Root Social)The Gin Trap Inn in Ringstead is in the pubs with rooms section and it has additionally been named the best in the UK for this category. READ MORE: Pub home to Norfolk's 'chef of the year' earns three AA RosettesIt has been a very successful week for The Gin Trap Inn as it earned 3 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence at the AA Rosette Awards 2024. Sculthorpe Mill, near Fakenham, is named one of the UK's top foodie hotels. Siobhan Peyton, the owner, said: "It is great to be named in the best foodie hotels section and we are proud to be flying the flag for Norfolk."

March 01, 2024 09:53 UTC

A new study points to boiling as a potential method to lessen microplastic pollution in drinking water. In short:Boiling tap water could eliminate about 80% of certain microplastics. The technique, common in East Asian cooking, may be more effective than bottled water, which has high nanoplastic content. There are some caveats to the research: scientists only looked at three of the most common plastic polymers, for example. Scientists criticize current regulatory approaches to determining chemical toxicity, suggesting no level of exposure to certain compounds may be safe.

March 01, 2024 08:40 UTC

Fowey Hall in Fowey was chosen as the best hotel for kids in the UK (Image: Getty Images)A Cornwall hotel has been chosen as the best place to stay with kids in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times. Fowey Hall in Cornwall has won the best Hotel for Kids category in the national awards, with the guide praising the family-friendly atmosphere where “kids are the main event and are treated like VIPs by cheerful staff”. Therefore UK hotels have an even more challenging task than ever before – offering a unique and memorable experience whilst representing relative value for money. There are also winners in ten different categories; Beach, Boutique, Cheap and Chic, City, Countryside, Foodie, Hotels for Kids, London, Pubs with Rooms, and Romance. The guide focuses on the things that really matter; hotels with the essentials of comfort, great service and value, as well as personality and warmth.

March 01, 2024 08:23 UTC

The Gin Trap Inn, in Ringstead near Hunstanton, has been praised in The Times and Sunday Times Best Places to Stay awards. In May 2019, the inn was taken on by director David Lamyman who carefully renovated each of the 16 bedrooms upstairs. The Gin Trap Inn still retains its roots as a 17th-century coaching inn, with the bar area separate from the dining room serving a more casual menu. READ MORE: The Gin Trap Inn Ringstead gets 3 AA Rosettes at 2024 awardsClaire Irvin, Head of Travel of The Times and Sunday Times, said: “The rigorous judging process for this year's Best Places To Stay awards has taken place against the backdrop of a difficult period for our readers and the hoteliers who clamour to welcome them. Director David Lamyman took the business on in 2019 (Image: The Gin Trap Inn)"Therefore UK hotels have an even more challenging task than ever before – offering a unique and memorable experience while representing relative value for money.

March 01, 2024 07:21 UTC





Fowey Hall in Cornwall has won the best Hotel for Kids category in the national awards, with the guide praising the family-friendly atmosphere where “kids are the main event and are treated like VIPs by cheerful staff”. The guide will be available on Friday, March 1 via the online interactive guide and as a supplement within the newspaper on Sunday, March 3. Babington House in Somerset has won Romantic Hotel of the Year thanks to its “mellow-stone Georgian manor set beside a shimmering lake” as well as the “magnificent mid-century interior design”. Therefore UK hotels have an even more challenging task than ever before – offering a unique and memorable experience whilst representing relative value for money. There are also winners in ten different categories; Beach, Boutique, Cheap and Chic, City, Countryside, Foodie, Hotels for Kids, London, Pubs with Rooms, and Romance.

March 01, 2024 07:13 UTC

We stick to companies that have issued news on the day, with market caps (usually) between £10m and £1bn. We usually avoid the smallest, and most speculative companies, and also avoid a few specialist sectors (e.g. Red (thumbs down) - means we see significant, or serious problems, so anyone looking at the share needs to be aware of the high risk. So again, we're not saying the share price will necessarily under-perform, we're just flagging the high risk. Links:Paul & Graham's 2024 share ideas - live price-tracking spreadsheet (2 separate tabs at bottom),Paul's 2023 share ideas, with live prices.

March 01, 2024 06:59 UTC

Mohamed Salah will command attention from Saudi Pro League clubs once again this summer. Mohamed Salah tops the Saudi Pro League’s summer wishlist, along with two Manchester City stars, as the Middle Eastern nation plot another Premier League raid. Kevin De Bruyne is another player the Saudi Pro League are after. According to ESPN, Salah heads a list of Premier League players Saudi are chasing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Elsewhere, reigning Premier League champions City could also see two top stars targetted, with Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva among the players being courted by the Saudi Pro League.

March 01, 2024 06:27 UTC

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March 01, 2024 06:01 UTC

In 1965, he ordered the construction of the Gypsy Moth IV from Gosport-based Camper and Nicholsons, to designs by John Illingworth and Angus Primrose. Launched in March 1966, with yard number 916, the Gypsy Moth IV measures 38 feet - 11.73 m - long at the waterline and 16 m overall. Francis Chicester wrote in the book "Gipsy Moth Circles the World": "For years, it stuck in my mind. He even confided in Life Magazine: "Now that I've finished, I don't know what will become of Gipsy Moth IV. Gipsy Moth IV has no sentimental value for me.

March 01, 2024 05:55 UTC

[10] The bulk of the 2023 strategy focuses on Danish and European security, with 21 mentions of China (Russia has been mentioned 42 times). These trends highlight the contradictory approaches adopted by the European countries towards China. This to-and-fro on the policy front raises questions on whether the European countries have a comprehensive and coherent policy on China. ConclusionSeveral European countries have developed strategic approaches to China, but only a few have published an official China strategy. Most European countries have China-specific approaches embedded in their overall policy frameworks.

March 01, 2024 05:38 UTC

Regal is CJ 4DPLEX's largest partner in the U.S. with 49 4DX theaters in operation as well as 52 ScreenX theaters. In addition to Regal, CJ 4DPLEX has 62 4DX theaters and 29 ScreenX theaters with Cineworld and CCI across Europe and Israel. "Through our partnership with CJ 4DPlex, we are excited to bring the most immersive and largest 4DX auditorium to the entertainment capital of the world." The world's largest 4DX auditorium is at Regal Times Square, located at 247 W 42nd Street in New York City. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors.

March 01, 2024 04:02 UTC

Erik ten Hag has demanded an apology from Fulham for posting a video on TikTok mocking Bruno Fernandes following their 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. 'I didn’t know this, but if they did it I would say it is not right. It is absolutely not right that a club makes such a statement, because it is totally out of order and they were wrong so they should apologise for this,' he said

March 01, 2024 03:36 UTC

Mauricio Pochettino hailed Chelsea following their 3-2 FA Cup success over Leeds and took the opportunity to hit back at Gary Neville's criticism of his team's character. The Sky Sports pundit branded Chelsea 'blue billion-pound ­bottle jobs' following their Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool. 'With all my love to Gary, it is not fair to use this type of word [bottling] for a team that is so brave and a club that always shows it fights for big things,' Pochettino said after his side fought back to reach the quarter-finals. 'What can we do? Now, only with this type of performance, show that we are brave, can win games'.

March 01, 2024 03:19 UTC

New York's Attorney General Letitia James accuses JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, of false advertising about its climate initiatives. The company's statements in ads and interviews have been criticized as greenwashing, misleading consumers about its environmental impact. Despite JBS's defense, the lawsuit underscores the growing legal and public scrutiny over corporate environmental claims. Key quote:"When companies falsely advertise their commitment to sustainability, they are misleading consumers and endangering our planet." It signals a rising accountability for companies in their environmental commitments, reflecting broader concerns over climate action's authenticity in the corporate sector.

March 01, 2024 03:05 UTC