Festival to shine light on mysteries surrounding Alice Chaucer

Alice Chaucer, a notable benefactor of Ewelme, will be the focus of the talks taking place on the weekend of May 17 and 18. The granddaughter of poet Geoffrey Chaucer, together with her husband, the Duke of Suffolk, she built the almshouses and the school …

New figures shine light on millions being spent on LTNs and cycle routes

LTNs were first installed on six roads in East Oxford and Cowley in May 2022, and were made permanent by the county council in 2023 after an 18-month trial. Some have voiced strong support for the scheme which aims to make residential streets safer for …

Finding Light and Order in a Chaotic World

Adobe Stock Four years ago, the lights went out in my brain. For most of my life, I had a nearly infallible memory and could recall information with exceptional accuracy. Then, after a bout with COVID, my mind was fogged over. I struggled to remember …

Four seasons in London: what to do in the city come rain, chill or shine

HOW: Savour scenic strolls or bike rides through London's assortment of parks, where cherry blossoms, bluebells and roses brighten the colour palette, and grassy lawns entice with suntrap, or tree-shaded, picnic spots. Stretching west of the Palace of …

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Pope Francis, Light Amid the Darkness

When the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to succeed Pope Benedict IVI in 2013, he was the first pope in history to come from the Americas. And the only one to take the name Francis. And just as Francis of Assissi …

Jemimah, Deepti shine as India beat SA; set up final vs SL

Riding on Jemimah Rodrigues' career-best century and half-tons from opener Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, India defeated a fighting South Africa by 23 runs to set up a title clash with Sri Lanka in the women's Tri-Nation ODI series in Colombo …

Light-up garden roses 'dazzle' neighbours with 'truly beautiful' night-time glow

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Amazon customers are raving about a solar-powered light that resembles real roses. With summer approaching and longer evenings, the £11.99 …

London to Loughborough 4-day ultra marathon challenge shines light on impact of child abuse

A Middlesex woman has run 196km from London to Loughborough in aid of children’s charity the NSPCC to help shine a light on the impact of child abuse. Katie Lemon, who is a student at Loughborough University, ran back-to-back ultra marathons from April …

Tail Light Tuesdays hit the ignition for another car show season

Tail Light Tuesdays resume tonight in Swift Current for another year of weekly car shows. Every Tuesday night, people are encouraged to bring their vehicle, whatever it may be, to the parking lot at the Living Sky Casino. There is no entry fee, although …