A cat named after the god of thunder stunned his owners with his recovery after suffering horrific injuries in a freak kitchen accident.

Santa’s Grotto returns to Cherry Lane garden centres in Hockley and Stisted, Essex, in 2026, with online booking, festive trails and gifts for children.

Mere mortals find themselves marvelling at the feats of the riders on the Tour de France but even four-time champion Chris Froome admits he is blown away by what the world’s best cyclists can achieve.

From running a small cycling workshop to cultivating the nation’s downhill mountain bike scene, Dave Pearce’s extraordinary contributions to the sport have earned him one of the sport’s most ...