A week before my stay at Fowlescombe Farm, I had a phone call from the guest relations team. We commiserated over the dreary weather forecast for the coming weekend and then checked off some details. My dietary requirements were taken (none), milk preference noted (skimmed), itinerary sketched out (bit of hiking, bit of farm touring, lots of eating), and I was asked if I’d be happy with down bedding (sure). “Oh, and one last question: do you like scones?” (You bet. Fowlescombe, which opened last week on a 450-acre, centuries-old working farm in Ugborough, south Devon, is a hotel that’s more glam than gumboot — although wellies are available to borrow, should you want to get mucky.

If anyone ever asks just what it really means to play in the Champions League, then the answer was just about everywhere you looked at St James’ Park as the full-time whistle neared against Chelsea. In the stands the home fans celebrated with absolute delight. Newcastle United are nearly there. On the pitch and in the dugouts, however, there was chaos and fury. Fabian Schär, who was involved in a row with

Live EventsThe UK government has unveiled plans to tighten visa requirements to limit the number of workers arriving in the country through legal channels. These measures, detailed in the upcoming Immigration White Paper, include new graduate-level requirements for skilled worker visas and limits on lower-skilled visas. These new measures will be outlined when the government publishes the white paper in parliament on Monday. "Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to reduce migration to Britain, addressing growing concerns about the pressure on public services. This issue has led to protests, with some escalating into right-wing violence shortly after the Labour Party assumed office last summer.

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Canada was hit with sweeping tariffs in March, including those on automobiles, steel, and aluminum, with Trump citing the opioid crisis and fentanyl flows from the north as justification. Some of these were rolled back for CUSMA-compliant goods, but key sectors remain vulnerable.Through this deal, the implications for Canada's tightly integrated auto industry are stark. His visit to Washington was widely seen as an effort to smooth tensions and signal a more cooperative approach.But seeing Trump’s track record, Canada should expect hard bargaining. “It shows that the Trump administration is amenable to negotiation,” said Carleton University’s Fen Osler Hampson. “He doesn’t believe in trade deficits,” said Henry Olsen, a senior official at the Public Policy Center.Olsen also noted that although Trump exaggerates the US trade deficit with Canada, largely due to energy imports, he will expect any future agreement to reduce it.

A TEACHER who brutally stabbed his ex-girlfriend after she rejected him has been jailed for 12 years. Matthew Jones, 29, stabbed Emma Kirk, 25, around 15 times with a knife - causing serious injuries to her neck, head and face. Bristol Crown Court heard Jones attacked Miss Kirk because he would not accept she did not want to see him again. The attack took place on February 26 last year in Bath, Somerset, after Miss Kirk told Jones she did not wish to see him again. "While on the ground, he stabbed her 15 times in a brutal and frenzied attack.

Here are five reasons why you should explore Suffolk on your next holiday. BeachesSouthwold beach has been named among the best in the UK (Image: Denise Bradley)There are many beautiful beaches in Suffolk, with Southwold being named among the best in the UK many times. Walberswick has also gained national attention after being declared one of the best beaches in the country by The Times and The Sunday Times. These beaches make Suffolk perfect for a holiday destination, as you can spend some time relaxing by the sea at some award-winning spots. This includes Jimmy's Farm, which has been named the best attraction in the region in the Suffolk and Norfolk Tourism Awards.

Shaky phone camera footage from a rooftop hundreds of yards away appeared to show something erupting in flames on impact. Islamabad issued a notice to airmen announcing the total closure of its airspace from 3.15am until noon on Saturday. At 5.52am, state-run Pakistani media reported that the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) had struck air bases in Pathankot, Udhampur and a storage site in the Beas region for the long-range, supersonic Brahmos missile. An “eye for an eye”, said a statement from Pakistan’s military. In Srinagar, the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir, residents took shelter from pounding explosions on their lower floors.

File Photo: US President Donald Trump with UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerWhat do we know so far? Poll Should the UK maintain its ban on US chlorine-washed chicken? Was a good deal struck for both sides? Could the US-UK deal be a roadmap for other countries? "US automakers now face 25 per cent tariffs on vehicles assembled in Canada and Mexico.The UK government said the tariff cuts would take effect "as soon as possible.

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Representative ImagePoll Should the UK maintain a close relationship with the EU for security and trade? "Let's look forward, not back. Let's recognise we're living in a different world. We're in a new era on security and defence. Equally, we're in a new era on trade and the economy now," he added.

The call from a supervisor came to the steel shop floor in Sheffield, England, on Thursday afternoon: The tariffs were off. “Everything had changed for us,” said Richard Bott, as he stood near stacks of steel slabs still radiating waves of heat from the mill. In a trade deal with Britain announced with much fanfare on Thursday, President Trump agreed to lift the 25 percent tariffs on steel that had posed a dire threat to Britain’s struggling industry and to Mr. Bott’s employer, Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield. The cavernous plant is one of the last remaining large steel-making facilities in a city that since the 18th century was a hub of innovation in the industry.

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs continued this weekend, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics emerging victorious in Game 3s. The Wolves and Nuggets now hold 2-1 leads in their series, while the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are the ones up 2-1 in their respective matchups. The action kept on rolling on Saturday, with the Celtics hitting 20 3-pointers to get their first win against the Knicks. It's been an upset-heavy second round so far, but the Oklahoma City Thunder remain the title favorites (+175 at DraftKings). Below is the schedule for the 2025 NBA playoffs.

The Elizabeth Longford Brief Lives 2025 Essay Award, launched on May 6, is open to UK residents aged 35 and younger. The winner will be announced at an Elizabeth Longford Night of History at the National Portrait Gallery on January 26, 2026. The Elizabeth Longford Brief Lives 2025 Essay Award is sponsored by Peter Soros and Flora Fraser, who also sponsor the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography. Read more: Orchestra release new album after collaborating with Glasgow recording studioThe competition aims to encourage a concise yet insightful approach to historical biography, as pioneered by John Aubrey. Submissions for the Elizabeth Longford Brief Lives 2025 Essay Award are to be sent in PDF form to brief.lives@elhb.uk.

The public reaction to Richard Scudamore’s proposal to play an extra league match abroad, for the money, was so negative the idea has never resurfaced. We know some owners would entertain it, though, because Liverpool’s chairman, Tom Werner, said his dream was to stage Premier League matches around the world. This is why, in the football regulator bill, there is a clause covering the issue. Amendments have been proposed specifically to prevent games from being taken abroad. And, at first glance, it’s a populist tap into an empty net.