How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’ with just three holiday parks left

The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more

Will Gamble Architects Gives London Home an Interior of ‘Soft Minimalism’

British architecture firm Will Gamble Architects has extended and modernised a Victorian house in South London, using curved forms and a palette of natural materials to create a calm, minimalist look. The clients – a couple looking for a forever home – asked Will Gamble Architects to oversee the transformation of the semi-detached house in … Read more

What salary makes someone ‘rich’? Brits reveal the magic number…

In a survey, British people were asked how much they would have to earn to feel rich The average amount is almost three times the average wage Scots had the highest standards, while those in Yorkshire set their sights lower You need to earn almost £100,000 a year to be considered rich, a study claims… … Read more

Travel chaos at UK airport amid confusion over 100ml liquid rules

New 3D scanners could spell the end of frustrating liquid limits at airports, but there have been major delays in installing the new technology in Britain. ADVERTISEMENT Britain’s Birmingham airport experienced major delays this weekend due to confusion over new rules on liquids in hand luggage. Photos on social media showed queues stretching outside the … Read more