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Ludlow, Shropshire As one of the country’s celebrated foodie hubs, Ludlow will become a battle zone for outdoor table slots now that lockdown has relaxed. In a region famed for its wealth of local produce though, even low-key venues pack a flavour into every dish. Opt for takeaway salad boxes or cook-at-home three-course-meal kits from The Green Cafe, grab a box of nibbles go from Cicchetti Bar Ludlow or fine fare from Harp Lane Deli, where ingredients such as Amalfi lemons, n’duja an...

Welcome to my home town: Why Swansea is the UK’s ultimate beachside city Lucy Shrimpton © Provided by The Independent During lockdown, many of us made the pilgrimage back to our family homes – and rediscovered them through fresh eyes. Part guide, part love letter, “ ” is a new series in which we celebrate where we’re from. After all, it could be a while before we can go anywhere else… Our family already had a bit of Swansea heritage the day our removal van pulled u...

(Getty Images) It’s been a relatively quiet few years for FogPharma, at least publicly, but now the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotech is revealing a major funding round. The series C has been pumped up to $107 million from a who’s who of venture capitalists. The round was led by venBio Partners with help from new investors Cormorant Asset Management, Farallon Capital Management, Invus, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., HBM Healthcare Investments, Casd...

The swimming hole has recovered from algal blooms, but a fallen rail means access will be restricted for repairs.

Ready to cool off? Sydneys beaches may be world famous but they are not the only place to take the plunge. Try one of these inland swims and experience a fresh way to get wet. From sandy river beaches to bush-shaded waterholes and soaring sandstone gorges, these freshwater favourites offer a deliciously different way to get in the swim. LAP IT UP: KARLOO POOLS From Wattamolla to Burning Palms, the Royal National Park is known for its beaches, but those arent its only inviting swim spots. We lov...

Grants Getaways: Remembering Oregon photographer Steve Terrill Terrills work has been featured in books and hundreds of magazines, including the likes of Audubon, Sierra Club and National Geographic. Author: Grant McComie Updated: 5:39 PM MST January 19, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore — Steve Terrill’s love affair with Oregon was deep and lifelong. It was often on full display whenever he visited the top of Rowena Crest in the Columbia River Gorge. Not long ago, he strol...

Whether youre at home or on the road, theres no excuse to miss AWOL ever again. Sign up to our newsletter, and follow us on Instagram. Since lockdown, this inner-city dweller suddenly found a desperate need to own a car — it was a mix of desperately need to see something other than the brick building beside my window and renewing my appreciation for the humble road trip and weekend adventures that didn’t involve the germs of public transport. Last week, I finally got my little bomb of a ca...

Enlarge image Champagne Pools, Fraser Island: Many visitors to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island are familiar with the striking Lake McKenzie - the islands most visited and photographed attraction. Lesser known are the magical Champagne Pools on the islands eastern beach. Acting as a natural day spa, the waves crash over the volcanic rock and the water bubbles and fizzes like Champagne. You can reach Fraser island via a 40-minute boat ride off Hervey Bay, three hours north of Brisb...

Grants Getaways: Remembering Oregon photographer Steve Terrill Terrills work has been featured in books and hundreds of magazines, including the likes of Audubon, Sierra Club and National Geographic. Author: Grant McComie Updated: 4:39 PM PST January 19, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore — Steve Terrill’s love affair with Oregon was deep and lifelong. It was often on full display whenever he visited the top of Rowena Crest in the Columbia River Gorge. Not long ago, he strol...