BEL MOONEY: I’m in love with a younger woman from Nigeria but my children think she’s scamming me

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Dear Bel, I’m 74, have been married twice, but am now divorced. My son lives and works in another country, while my daughter lives 50 miles away, with her husband and child, aged two. Until now, we’ve had a good relationship. Over two years, I have become very friendly with a 39-year-old lady in Nigeria … Read more

David Jason says his lifelong obsession with miraculous machines makes him perfect for a new show

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When he’s not acting, Sir David Jason loves nothing better than tinkering in his ‘man cave’ – fixing things, assembling, building, inventing. ‘I’m fascinated by how things work,’ he says. Currently he has a few projects on the go. He’s making a new seat for his dinghy (he has a small lake in the grounds … Read more

Costa Rica? EUREKA! There’s one country that’s got the lot

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She keeps popping into my head. And there’s no doubt that the teenage eco-warrior Greta Thunberg would approve wholeheartedly of Costa Rica’s much-heralded efforts to look after its outstanding natural beauty. It’s just that Greta goes about her mission with such earnestness that you can’t help wanting the girl to smile more, despair less and … Read more

Van Eyck’s Ghent Altarpiece has been restored – but other treasures await in this fine Belgian city 

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Word has it the charming Belgian city of Ghent will catch the world’s attention this year as it celebrates the genius of Jan van Eyck — particularly at the unveiling next week of a painstaking restoration of his greatest work. Born around 1390 in nearby Maaseik, the Flemish artist revolutionised painting through his masterly use … Read more

Avoid the crowds and high prices of Bali and Dubrovnik and try Bintan and Sibenik instead

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Should there be Oscars for the most spectacular places on earth, plenty would deserve the lifetime achievement award, from Venice to the Taj Mahal. Yet lesser-known spots nearby may be every bit as inviting. With ‘overtourism’ affecting so many of our best-loved holiday destinations, it’s time to think laterally. Here’s what we suggest… Love Dubrovnik? … Read more

Frauds, swindles and plain daylight robbery – how to avoid the criminal tourist traps  

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No one wants to be caught out by scammers, but inevitably the risk rises when you are travelling abroad and in unfamiliar territory. The secret is to keep your wits about you, staying aware at all times, and remember to trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, it generally isn’t. It also helps to … Read more

Character Group warns that second Christmas in a row of falling sales will hit full-year profits

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Peppa Pig toy maker Character Group warns that second Christmas in a row of falling sales will hit full-year profits By City & Finance Reporters For The Daily Mail Published: 21:49 GMT, 17 January 2020 | Updated: 21:49 GMT, 17 January 2020 Doctor Who and Peppa Pig toy maker Character Group warned that the second … Read more