Highest peak in Wales, nature reserve and busy mountaineering hub
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for a new Centre for Holistic Wellbeing and Recovery at the Royal Marsden. She has met patients and praised the hospital’s care during a visit after announcing she is in remission. The event supports a programme offering holistic care alongside clinical treatment.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge—climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours—to raise funds and awareness for holistic cancer care at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. She has spoken about life beyond diagnosis and her remission, having been treated for cancer in 2024 and now returning to royal duties.
The Doctor Who screenwriter has spoken about his husband Andrew Smith’s death from glioblastoma in 2018. He says caregiving was hard but he would have done it for 50 more years. Smith and Davies were together 20 years, married in 2012, and Davies is dating Oliver Cole. Davies will publish a memoir about his career this year.
A wave of Chinese automakers is expanding into Europe and the UK, challenging traditional premium brands. Zeekr, BYD and others are pursuing UK launches while major players like Geely, Volvo and Lucid push into premium segments. European and US automakers are restructuring to cope with China’s rising export power and shifting supply chains.
A digest of recent car industry moves: Rivian adds captain’s chairs in updated models; Ford explores new sub-$30k entry crossovers and a cheaper four-door pickup; 2026 cancellations signal potential discounts; rear-camera glitches prompt safety concerns; Mazda explores a new EV-based 6e with long range.
Queues to reach Snowdon’s summit have grown amid hot weather and rising visitor numbers. Videos show bottlenecks at the trig point, with wardens urging patience and safety. Discussions focus on safety, access, and inclusivity in Britain’s outdoors.