Vicars’ close, in Wells Somerset is an intrinsic part of British history. The little road, which is part of Wells’ Cathedral, is said to be the oldest residential street in Europe. The street, which is populated by beautiful listed buildings, has the
Superfit Brian Sampson still turns out for his local club most Saturday afternoons despite being three times the age of most of his teammates. The dad-of-two, who has one granddaughter, has played a gruelling 57 seasons and still plays regularly for Oakham
Locals in a UK town have been left upset after a much-loved seaside pavilion was knocked down by the National Trust. The charity said the decision was made in preparation for expected coastal erosion in the south coast town, but residents were
Straddling the mouth of the river Tagus on Portugal’s Atlantic Coast, Lisbon offers a European getaway that won’t break the bank. Nearly six million international tourists visited Lisbon in 2022 and with good reason. Portugal’s capital offers an eclectic mix of all
Bobi, the purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal who was the world’s oldest dog, has passed away at the age of 31. Guinness World Records says Bobi died Saturday at his home in Conqueiros, Portugal, after living for 31 years and 165
The world’s oldest dog has died at the age of 31. Bobi, a Portuguese mastiff, was born on May 11, 1992, and earlier this year was recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest dog ever. The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo broke
Scientists have found what they believe are the oldest pair of sandals ever found in Europe, dating them at over 6,000 years old, among dozens of other items that were discovered in a bat cave system in southern Spain. Researchers with the
Britain’s oldest rose farm, Cants of Colchester, will be shutting at the end of this month after being in business for over 250 years. Established in 1765 and based on the old A134 between Colchester and Great Horkesley, the family-run firm has
Staycations’ popularity boomed over the course of the pandemic. But with the cost of living tightening everyone’s pursestrings and the soaring heat in Europe probably best avoided, many may well be considered staying put and enjoying England’s green and pleasant land. The
The oldest professional soccer player has decided he’s not old enough to call it quits just yet. Striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who is 56, has signed a new loan deal in Portugal, the second-tier club Oliveirense posted on social media on Tuesday. CLICK