Flooding re-occurs in the UK with devastating effect.

In York the River Ouse burst its banks after hour upon hour of torrential rain.  More than 6 inches fell in minutes in Wales and the North West of the UK and 30 Flood Warnings were issued by The Met Office. In North Wales the River Conwy burst its banks and over all homes have…

Some brief details of the Christmas Robin

Robins migrate to try and find less cold weather, sometimes from Scandinavia. Formerly classed as a member of the Thrush family, they are now regarded as “The Old World Flycatcher”.  Both males and females have the eye catching red breast. Also to be found in Western Siberia and South to North Africa, the robin is mainly found…

Elephant Charity puts on The Animal Ball in London

Britain’s biggest masked ball, The Animal Ball takes place tonight in London, organised by Ruth Powys, CEO of Asian elephant charity Elephant Family .  She describes the multiple events  as “revenge on all the bad charity events that everyone is so bored of”. Ruth’s deceased husband – founder – was Mark Shand, younger brother of…

‘Formula 1’ style proposal for showjumping in central London

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is planned as a venue for The Longines Global Champions Tour next year, which visits 15 global cities.  It is known as the ‘Formula 1 of Equestrian Sport’.  This year’s tour has visited cities including Shanghai, Rome, Paris, Madrid, Miamai and Doha.  Some of the money from hosting the showjumping could…

Six children killed and 20 injured in a school bus crash

Six children have been killed and 20 injured in a school bus crash carrying 35 children home from Woodmore Elementary School, in Chattanooga in Tennessee, as it crashed into a tree. Melydi Clewell, spokeswoman for the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office, said the number of fatalities could rise as there are three children in critical…

European Hotel design awards

The European Hotel Design Award winners were announced last night 21st November 2016 at a dinner and ceremony attended by 800 guests from across Europe, honouring exceptional hotel design and architecture, held at London’s Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, hosted by Celia Geyer and Sleeper Magazine Editor-at-Large, Guy Dittirch, The Headline sponsor was GROHE and the…

Andy Murray is World No.1 after beating Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray (29) is the World No1 after beating Novak Djokovic in ATP world Tour finals title The Brit beat five-time champion Novak Djokovic in the final 6-3 6-4 at London’s O2 Arena. Andy Murray’s victory ends Djokovic’s four-year run of success at the tournament and the Serb’s to equal Roger Federer’s record of six…