Status Quo fans travel 700 miles only to find theatre shut down | UK | News

[ad_1] An avid pair of Status Quo fans thought they’d be Rockin’ all over the UK after making a 700-mile round trip to see frontman Francis Rossi perform in a special one-man-show – only to be left feeling Down Down after finding the theatre they had booked tickets for lying in complete darkness. Roy and … Read more

The little village just as pretty as Cotswolds ‘rival’ 50 miles away named ‘best in world’ | UK | News

[ad_1] The Cotswolds is known for its beautiful villages, and while Castle Combe is often regarded as the “prettiest village in England” and one of “the best in the world,” it has some competition. One of those competitors is Broadway, known as the “Jewel of the Cotswolds”. The little village is located about 50 miles north of … Read more

Tiny UK airport ‘claims is in London’ but is 62 miles away | UK | News

[ad_1] London may seem like the UK’s hub for airports, with tourists wishing to fly close to the capital to take in many of the country’s most famous attractions. However, despite many featuring the city’s name in their titles, only two airports are actually situated in London, with many located in completely different counties. The … Read more

The UK city that has more miles of canal than Venice | UK | News

[ad_1] Canals are an often-forgotten part of Britain’s growth during the industrial revolution. The man-made waterways allowed the goods produced in the factories of Yorkshire, Lancashire and the Midlands to be transported easily to ships, ready to be sold around the globe. Such was their importance, that Britain invested heavily in them, producing miles upon … Read more

Pair of rare fugitive parrots found 60 miles away after escaping London Zoo | UK | News

[ad_1] Two fugitive parrots who escaped London Zoo have been found 60 miles away. Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of their daily routine. Several people shared tip-offs as they spotted the fugitive pair, aged around two. A family in Buckden, Cambridgeshire, spotted the birds … Read more

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