This is part of a VIP package at Chester Zoo, north of Chester and south of Liverpool, where 51 plush new lodges have opened for overnight guests. Most of the lodges have views of the lakeThe lodges sleep up to six and in the top-end Giraffe VIP lodges and some of the Look-Out lodges you can find the ultimate post-zoo treat: a rolltop copper bath on the balcony. A giraffe VIP Lodge is from £2,165 for two nights Who will love it? During this Roberts explains that keepers particularly look out for REM sleep — when giraffes wrap their neck around their body. With a couple of other families from the lodges we see animals that can be elusive, including snoozing African wild dogs.

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Lancaster University has been shortlisted for the Knowledge Exchange/Transfer Initiative of the Year Award in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. The competition entry is for “Quantum Base Q-ID: Setting a New Global Standard in Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Through Physics Knowledge Exchange”. Quantum Base became Lancaster University's first spin-out company to float on London's AIM market earlier this year, raising £4.8m through an IPO. Robert Young, Quantum Base co-founder, said: “I'm delighted and especially proud as this nomination is a direct recognition of Quantum Base’s incredible journey. Quantum Base has maintained close ties with Lancaster for over a decade, currently employing more than 10 Lancaster graduates.

Read our Privacy noticeJeremy Clarkson has had to cull the first calf born on Diddly Squat after his Cotswolds farm was struck by an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis. The Clarkson’s Farm star revealed that the cow had been pregnant with twins when it caught the disease earlier this summer. “This was the first calf ever born on Diddly Squat,” Clakrson wrote underneath a photo of the animal on Instagram. This outbreak of bTB is the latest setback for Diddly Squat farm, which has already weathered a year of climate-driven disasters. The purchase of his pub, which is called The Farmer’s Dog, featured in the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm.

New Man Utd takeover details emerge after huge Turki Al-Sheikh updateA Manchester United takeover update has come to light after an intriguing statement from Turki Al-Sheikh, who initially sparked investment talkView Image Further Man United takeover details have emerged after an update from Turki Al-Sheikh (Image: (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix))Two new and major Manchester United takeover claims have been made after Turki Al-Sheikh fuelled talk of a consortium buying the club. ‌Turki Al-Sheikh shares new Man Utd takeover update after cryptic social media post READ MORE :Man Utd takeover latest amid huge Turki Al-Sheikh claim and Glazers decision READ MORE :"That probably sums it up," Ratcliffe added. "That's a long way away to try and manage a football club as big and complex as Manchester United. Turki Al-Sheikh's comments on social media have furthered rumours over a possible takeover with another message issued on X. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Keir Starmer has praised UK universities for expanding into India as he used his first official visit to the country to announce several new higher education and research partnerships. During the Mumbai leg of Starmer’s two-day visit, he confirmed that Lancaster University and the University of Surrey have received approval to open new campuses in India. They join a growing list of UK institutions expanding into the country, including Southampton, York, Aberdeen, Bristol, Liverpool, Queen’s University Belfast and Coventry. The expansion also feeds into the India-UK Vision 2035, a joint roadmap for deeper collaboration in education, research and innovation. Downing Street argues that offering UK degrees in India will strengthen cultural and economic links without adding pressure to migration figures.

Man Utd bosses exploring innovative 'seat licences' at £2billion new stadiumSir Jim Ratcliffe is desperately attempting to improve the financial outlook at Manchester United with their glittering new stadium right at the forefront of the INEOS owner’s plansView 2 Images Manchester United have ambitious plans for a new £2bn stadium (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United are exploring the controversial idea of selling seat licences for the club’s proposed brand-new stadium. And in an effort to recoup some of that, Ratcliffe and fellow Man United chiefs have explored a radical plan. ‌According to The Athletic, the club are exploring the option of selling seat licences. It is suggested that the licenses will be optional and will be targeted towards those in premium areas of the stadium. View 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe has lofty plans for the Red Devils' new stadium (Image: Getty Images)What are your thoughts on Man United's plans for their new stadium?

COMMENT about the nomination of the Bishop of London as the next Archbishop of Canterbury has focused, above all, on her being the first ever woman to hold the office. As The Times put it, the nomination of Bishop Mullally heralds “the decisive shattering of a stained-glass ceiling”. After more than seven years spent overseeing a large and polarised diocese, Bishop Mullally is eminently well qualified to navigate her way through the complexities presented by the Primacy. In her address in Canterbury on Friday, Bishop Mullally emphasised that her vocation had been shaped by washing feet, as a nurse before she ever felt a calling to the priesthood. And she was not in any doubt about the scale of the task that lies ahead: “You don’t just get trust on the day you come into office or pre-office.

All of them also understand that to lose one Archbishop to Cathy Newman is a misfortune, but to lose two would have made the Church ridiculous. The Times and the Telegraph both got the statutory quote from Andrew Graystone about how survivors were shocked and disappointed by her appointment. That is not what’s generally meant by safeguarding scandals, and we can hope that lessons have been learned. The Lambeth Palace communications department — as distinct from the Church House operation — was startlingly difficult to deal with. That sort of thing needs to be done as a proper video, or as a press release.

Liam Gallagher hints at more Oasis shows for Oasis Live '25 TourRumours have been swirling for a long time now, with DJ Chris Evans recently hinting at huge Oasis news for next year on his Breakfast Show on Virgin Radio. Fans also began speculating when the official Oasis website met users with "Error 44" and "access denied" messages. Liam Gallagher also caused a stir when he tweeted and swiftly deleted: “MMXXV11." He said: “I wanna thank you lot for keeping the faith and putting this band back on the f****** map. Champagne Supernova.”Liam then sent fans at the stadium and online into a frenzy by adding: "See you next year!”

What time are bin men allowed to start collecting rubbish? According to the waste management experts over at Wheelie Bin Solutions, bin men can begin making noise with their collections at different times depending on where they are. Those looking to ensure they are up to scratch on the timings and rules around bin collections in their area should visit their local authority's website. Dates and the way bin collections work across England, Scotland and Wales differ wildly as these are run at the local level. Bin men are allowed to begin collections at 5am in city centres and after 6:30am outside of town.

When I was invited to go, alone, on a female-only guided tour of Italy, my initial reaction was a firm no. The popularity of solo female travel has soared. Abta, this week, reports that adventure companies are seeing a spike in solo female travellers and Forbes included it in its travel trend report of 2025, calling it the Rise of the Female Adventurer. A group tour of Italy starting in Rome and including Capri, Sorrento and Assisi What does it cost? AdvertisementMy companions were a charming cast of characters and I quickly learnt their own reasons for travelling solo.

The University of Manchester has been ranked 8th in the UK and 56th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The prestigious rankings evaluate more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories. The University has retained its spot as 8th in the UK this year, while dropping three places in the overall global ranking. The university's overall score for teaching and industry also improved when compared to the 2024 ranking. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings measure research-intensive universities across all their core missions.

Oxford University has once again topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with a record 2,191 universities having been ranked from 115 countries. Oxford has been world number one since 2017 – the longest time any university has held the position in the 21 annual editions of the rankings. Professor Irene Tracey, CBE, FRS, FMedSci, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford, said: ‘We are honoured that Oxford has been ranked number one globally by Times Higher Education for the tenth year in a row. Oxford was followed in the THE World Rankings 2025 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with Cambridge and Princeton tied for third in the rankings. View the full THE World Education Rankings 2026 here.

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