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The Hairy Bikers will return to the UK for their next road trip, describing their new series as “a love letter to the North”. Northerners Si King and Dave Myers, who have been globe-trotting for years, went back to their roots for the eight-part BBC show they filmed last summer. The “joyous” food adventure takes them through regions they grew up in as they explore ­Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire, the Peak District in Derbyshire, Northumberland and Newcastle. Dave, 63, who is from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, said: “It has been nearly a decade since we went on the road in Britain. “We had already decided to film in the UK before Covid stopped foreign travel. You quite often miss what is on your own doorstep. “Please join us for a joyous romp through some of the world’s finest food – and the world that is ours.” Si, 54, who hails from County Durham, said: “This is without doubt the most personal, emotional and enlightening journey we have undertaken. “We flipping loved … [Read more...] about The Hairy Bikers to return to their Northern homeplaces for brand-new BBC series

SELF-CONTAINED holiday lets can be booked for those staying with their own household from April 12. Interest is expected to surge in self-contained breaks following the announcement, with pent up demand from millions of Brits who've been banned from all travel since the beginning of the year. From April 12 people from the same household will be able to book self-contained holiday lets such as holiday homes. From May 17, hotels are allowed to reopen and holiday homes can be let to groups of up to six people from different households or groups from two households with no cap on size. From June 21, holiday homes can be let to groups of all sizes. Trips have been banned in all parts of the country since January 4, when the country went into a third national lockdown. However, dates for the relaxation of rules are not set in stone. Holidays will only happen on the condition that coronavirus cases continue to fall and vaccines still roll out at pace. For those who want … [Read more...] about Cheap UK holidays in April & May – now that staycations can start in the spring

Travelodge is celebrating the lockdown roadmap news with a huge sale - and it includes family rooms from £6.25pp. The sale comes as Boris Johnson has revealed the lockdown roadmap for easing restrictions in England, with hotels hoped to reopen from May 17. To celebrate, Travelodge has released over one MILLION rooms for £25 or less for stays from May 17 . For a family-of-four sharing a family room, that works out at £6.25pp. (A family room caters for two adults and two children and features individual beds for the children.) You can already book the deals on travelodge.co.uk although it's worth noting that they are subject to availability. There are plenty of hotspots included though whether you're after a break in the likes of Cornwall , the Peak District , Brighton , Blackpool or the Yorkshire Dales . The budget hotel chain currently has a Covid-19 safety programme called TravelodgeProtect+ which includes social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning. … [Read more...] about Travelodge’s new sale has family rooms from £6.25pp for summer 2021

A romantic minibreak is brilliant for spending quality time together, but a shortage of annual leave or tight budget can be big hurdles. The good news is that the UK is filled with beautiful and romantic places that put the likes of Paris or Venice to shame - and you won't face the typical price hikes for weekends and peak holiday seasons. Instead, think elegant countryside retreats, beautiful landscapes for scenic walks, and charming towns with cosy pubs for whiling away a few hours. To give you a helping hand, we've rounded up some of our top picks of the UK's most romantic destinations - no need to fork out for air fares or using up heaps of annual leave. Oh, and for something extra special you may also want to check out some of the UK's most romantic hotels too! 1. The Cotswolds, England Hire a cosy cottage and spend the days leisurely strolling hand in hand through the picture-perfect countryside, exploring the picturesque, quintessentially British villages with … [Read more...] about Best romantic destinations in the UK from countryside retreats to city breaks

SINGAPORE: Valentine’s Day is the occasion when Mdm Wong Li Hua makes the most money in the year. But the florist was visibly frustrated when she spoke to CNA. Sales at her shop at The Arcade have fallen by 50 per cent compared to the same period last year after Singapore raised its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) alert level to Orange last Friday, Mdm Wong said. READ: 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, including DBS employee, 2 church employees READ: Discrimination of healthcare workers due to coronavirus ‘disgraceful’: Amrin Amin Since the announcement, companies islandwide commenced their business continuity plans to limit the spread of the COVID-19. Many, including the financial institutions and technology giants that have offices in the Central Business District (CBD), have arranged to split employees’ shifts or have them work from home. Besides fewer walk-in customers because those who work in the area are staying at home, the closure of … [Read more...] about F&B, retail businesses in CBD feel pinch as people work from home amid coronavirus concerns