The Bath Arms Hotel, in Horningsham, near Warminster is the 45th-best place to stay in all of Britain, according to a league table put together by the Times. The pub was founded in 1736, and in 2020, it was taken over by the Beckford Group, who have reared it into one of the region’s premier establishments. In 2023, they added an outside spa to the site, featuring products by Bramley. READ MORE: Wiltshire pub near Warminster on the market for £425kThe Times gave the hotel a respectable 8/10 rating, with both food and the stay getting the same rating. Overall, the Cavendish Hotel in Derbyshire took the top spot.

LONDON: Indian govt has applied to London high court for a point of law of general public importance to be certified to allow India to appeal the Sanjay Bhandari extradition judgment in Britain's Supreme Court, reports Naomi Canton. Indian authorities are seeking to extradite Bhandari (62), a defence middleman residing in London, to face criminal charges of laundering and wilfully evading taxes in India by not declaring foreign assets and foreign income on his Indian I-T returns, claiming he evaded Rs 197 crore in taxes, contrary to Sec 51 of Black Money Act.In the tax years 2012 to 2013 and 2015 to 2016 Bhandari, an Indian national, declared he had nil foreign assets despite having amassed Rs 731 crore of foreign assets, the charges state. A high court official said: "An application was filed by Indian govt to certify two points of law of public importance; and grant leave to appeal to SC in relation to those two questions."

Early-rising stargazers in the UK woke up to a lunar eclipse just before dawn on Friday. The eclipse was partial for most of the UK, with the Earth's shadow only covering part of the Moon. But some western areas of the UK, as well as the Americas and some Pacific islands, saw a total lunar eclipse. It is the first since May 2022, when the Moon turned completely red. A stunning "blood Moon" was created as the Moon moved into Earth's shadow, gradually darkening before turning a dusky red.

Last year's final episode of The Grand Tour seemed to signal the end of over 20 years on the screen together. The original Top Gear or The Grand Tour (Amazon)? Recommended reading:Jeremy Clarkson on The Grand Tour: One For The Road finaleJames May and Richard Hammond make return to Top GearAnother Grand Tour? According to reports, the episode was directed by Phil Churchward, who also worked on Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Amazon confirmed in a press release that we can expect The Not Very Grand Tour to be released on Friday 18 April.

A specially minted British coin to mark the year the Beatles legend and peace advocate John Lennon is displayed in the Strawberry Fields section of Central Park, dedicated to the former Beatle (AP photo)LONDON: John Lennon is being honoured in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday.The coin, which will go on sale on Monday, features a portrait of Lennon that is based on a famous image taken by music industry photographer Bob Gruen in 1974. It depicts a side profile of Lennon, taken on the roof of his penthouse in New York. Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman in the city on Dec 8, 1980 at the age of 40.Lennon's name appears to the left of the portrait, while the word "Imagine" features on the right side of the design in a reference to his single and album, released in 1971.The Royal Mint, which has struck the coins of monarchs from Alfred the Great to King Charles III, has an ongoing "music legends" series, celebrating singers and songwriters. Lennon follows the likes of McCartney, David Bowie, Queen, the Rolling Stones and Shirley Bassey in being honoured on a Royal Mint coin. Prices will start at $24 for a five-pound denominated coin up to $8,330 for a 200-pound denominated coin.

UK peers have called for human remains being displayed in British museums to be returned to the communities they belong to, and a ban on the sale of the same. In the UK, human body parts can legally be held in museums and private collections, as well as be put up for sale. The call to return human remains follows an uproar last year over the sale of a 19th century skull belonging to the Nagas at an antique centre in Oxfordshire. During a debate on the matter, the House of Lords was told on Thursday that a human skull can sell for over Rs 1 lakh. The British Museum alone holds over 6,000 human remains, including mummified bodies.

THE Six Nations will remain on ITV and the BBC until 2029 after a new TV deal was agreed. But the Beeb won't show ANY England matches from the start of next season. That means Saturday’s potential title-deciding match between Wales and England will be the last shown on BBC until at least 2030. Until now, ITV has had the rights to all England matches at Twickenham. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the new agreement will see them show ALL England games home or away.

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has been quizzed on whether nurses will lose their jobs due to the upcoming dissolution of NHS England. He asked the health secretary to “look me in the eye” and tell him that this would not happen. The health secretary said it “should not” happen because of the cost savings that would come from cutting bureaucracy. Mr Marr pressed the health secretary further, and Mr Streeting said in response: “Other jobs will also become available. “I’ve got to trust frontline leaders to do the right thing,” said Mr Streeting.

"Tomorrow is Holi, where Hindus throughout the world will celebrate the deliverance of Vishnu (actually Prahlad) from Holika. I also advised my fellow parliamentarians attending Holi festivals to not wear business attire to truly enjoy the festival of colours! "Blackman also said that the festival celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and signifies the triumph of good over evil. Holi, the Festival of Colours, celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna and signifies the triumph of good over evil! May this Festival of Colours bring joy and happiness in your life!

Live Events(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelPARIS: Paris, Rome and London said Friday they had ordered new air defence missiles after a shock US policy shift in ties with Europe.European governments are under pressure to step up on defence after US President Donald Trump questioned whether the United States - the guarantor of Europe's security since World War II - should continue its central role in NATO "France, Italy and United Kingdom , confirm the order of 218 additional Aster missiles and the acceleration of delivery of already ordered Aster missiles," the countries said in a joint statement.The deal underscored "the unwavering commitment of France, Italy and United Kingdom to bolster their air defence capabilities," they said.It would also ensure "speedier delivery, from 2025, of 134 missiles previously ordered" in December 2022, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on X.Aster 15 and 30 missiles are produced by pan-European manufacturer MBDA.The order is for an unspecified number of new Aster 30 B1 missiles, to enter into service next year, that are to be used in the future French and Italian SAMP/T land-to-air defence systems as well as the navy ships of the three nations.

From picturesque vineyards that produce Côte de Beaune fit for Manhattan supper soirées to Belgian breweries whose beers delight blue-collar Americans, one question is on the minds of Europe’s drinks industry: how do we survive Trump’s tariffs? Trump’s threat came after the European Commission said it would impose a 50 per cent surcharge on US whiskey imports in response to tariffs on steel and aluminium. Advertisement“We met a huge number of MEPs before they took the decision to increase the charge on imported bourbon. Fear has gripped wine businesses across Spain, particularly in the rioja and cava-producing regions of the north. Trump’s tariffs may halt the sparkling wine’s triumphant conquest of the US.

It's going to be very bittersweet, but we're about halfway done shooting and it's going to be awesome. But I don't think she's trying to say that I'm not a nepo baby. I think she's just trying to say that, in her opinion, it undermines my talent. "I know that I work hard, and I know I've heard 'no' way more than I've heard 'yes.' So no, I don't think she was trying to say that I'm not a privileged person.

As part of our new parenting section, we are selecting some of the best content from our archive. This piece was originally published in March 2023I first learnt to worry about childcare when my daughter, now five, was three days old. I cried as the health visitor explained I’d left it far too late to secure her a nursery place for a year’s time. As those newborns grew, childcare slots would become a similarly sought-after commodity. Finding one was high on my to-do list but, naively, I concentrated on having the baby

David Raven, who was better known as Maisie Trollette and was believed to be the oldest drag performer in Britain, died on Wednesday in Brighton, England. His death was confirmed by a friend, Scott St. Martyn, who said that Mr. Raven had been living in a nursing home. Mr. Raven performed as Maisie Trollette for over half a century, wearing a blonde wig, a thick layer of makeup and long sequined dresses while singing old show tunes and cracking naughty jokes. He became a mainstay of the British drag circuit, a regular presence at the Brighton and Hove Pride event and a mentor to younger drag queens. Mr. Raven began performing in drag as the form became popular with the rise of Danny La Rue, a famous British drag performer (who was, according to Mr. St. Martyn, a big fan of Mr. Raven’s).

Bryan’s performance at the summer concert series will mark his first UK festival headlining slot. He was originally announced to headline only Saturday 28th June, but due to "incredible demand" a second date was added on Sunday. BST Hyde Park 2024 featured headline performances from Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue, Stray Kids, SZA, Kings Of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams and Shania Twain. Email address Sign Up By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.