26 h. ago Renowned Dutch tulip garden makes space for selfie generation to bloom

Keukenhof, near Amsterdam, increasingly catering to growing demand for social media contentNestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds.On a sunny day, the paths, park benches and cafes are crowded with tourists taking photos and selfies with one of the Netherlands’ most iconic products – the tulip. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Lamb inflation soars with supermarket price of joints rising by up to 50% ahead of Easter as sheep meat production falls and demand increases

Heightened consumer demand and a supply crunch are contributing to inflation for lamb after UK sheep meat production declined, with supermarket prices up by nearly 50 per cent in some cases.

Economics

9 d. ago Bellway to increase housebuilding further amid ‘healthy’ demand

Shares in the company lifted on Tuesday after it told shareholders that profits have increased.

Society

3 w. ago East Ayrshire Council consider stricter rules for ASN school transport amid £2m overspend

Council officers have insisted that the cost of providing alternative school transport has become unsustainable due to increasing demand.

Economics

3 w. ago The north west area with affordable £160k homes named 'UK's property hotspot'

'There is an increase in demand from Manchester, Bolton and Preston commuters who feel that they can get better value homes'

Society

last month Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini CooperSales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for battery-powered cars increased, despite the prospect of a buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s controversial and divisive behaviour since becoming a key figure in Donald Trump’s administration.Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, with the Model 3 and Model Y proving the second and third most popular after the Mini Cooper, according to the latest new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Continue reading...

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