Escape to the Chateau’s Angel Adoree reveals she set husband Dick Strawbridge ‘a pregnancy deadline’

Escape to the Chateau’s Angel Adoree has revealed she set husband Dick Strawbridge ‘a pregnancy deadline’ at the start of their romance. The mother-of-two, 42, rose to fame alongside her husband, 61, after Channel 4 documented their move the Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson in the Pays de Loire region of France with their children Dorothy and Arthur, then … Read more

Map reveals nationalities’ relocation destination of choice with Britons keenest on Canada

A fascinating reworked world map reveals which country each population would most like to relocate to for a fresh start – and it’s Canada that’s the runaway winner. On the map – generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented by its residents’ most yearned-for spot to emigrate to. Canada tops 30 … Read more

Nicolas Sarkozy trial: French ex-president faces corruption charges

France’s former leader Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial on corruption charges today, becoming the first French president to stand as an accused in the dock.  Sarkozy, 65, appeared in the Paris courthouse wearing a face mask and surrounded by lawyers and bodyguards today as he prepared to contest the charges of bribery, which he denies.  … Read more

The 2020 World Ski Awards names the best chalets, hotels and resorts around the world

World winners Best Ski Resort 2020: Val Thorens (France) Best Freestyle Resort 2020: Laax (Switzerland) Best Ski Hotel 2020: W Verbier (Switzerland) Best New Ski Hotel 2020: Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono (Japan) Best Green Ski Hotel 2020: Valsana Hotel & Appartements (Switzerland) Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2020: Aurelio Lech (Austria) Best Ski Chalet 2020: Chalet Zermatt Peak (Switzerland) … Read more

Elderly top Covid jab priority list in UK – but in France hospitality workers are included

France is taking a different approach to the UK in choosing who will be prioritised in getting a coronavirus vaccine by including people who have a lot of interaction with the general public. Based on guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the first people in the UK to get any new … Read more

Elderly top Covid jab priority list in UK – but in France hospitality workers are included

France is taking a different approach to the UK in choosing who will be prioritised in getting a coronavirus vaccine by including people who have a lot of interaction with the general public. Based on guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the first people in the UK to get any new … Read more

Restaurant installs Britain’s first ever pizza vending machine

Business owner unveils pizza vending machine that bakes fresh dishes in just THREE minutes in an effort to keep his restaurant afloat during lockdown Sina Kiaei, from Bristol, had to close restaurant for two months in first lockdown Said he tried to think of ways to adapt business for changing times in the crisis  Shipped … Read more

Restaurant installs Britain’s first ever pizza vending machine

Business owner unveils pizza vending machine that bakes fresh dishes in just THREE minutes in an effort to keep his restaurant afloat during lockdown Sina Kiaei, from Bristol, had to close restaurant for two months in first lockdown Said he tried to think of ways to adapt business for changing times in the crisis  Shipped … Read more

Sweden now has a higher Covid-19 infection rate than France or Britain after shunning lockdowns

Sweden now has a higher Covid-19 infection rate than both France and Britain after shunning lockdowns in favour of a ‘herd immunity’ approach to the pandemic. Hospital admissions for coronavirus patients have almost doubled each week in Sweden, with the country recording 208,295 cases and 6,406 deaths since the outbreak began. Though this is far fewer than in Britain, … Read more

Sweden now has a higher Covid-19 infection rate than France or Britain after shunning lockdowns

Sweden now has a higher Covid-19 infection rate than both France and Britain after shunning lockdowns in favour of a ‘herd immunity’ approach to the pandemic. Hospital admissions for coronavirus patients have almost doubled each week in Sweden, with the country recording 208,295 cases and 6,406 deaths since the outbreak began. Though this is far fewer than in Britain, … Read more