To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park) can be translated as "Garden of the Pleasant Retreat," and that's what it is – a sprawling swath of lush greenery filled ...

Brits are set to enjoy a welcome surge in temperatures, with the mercury poised to soar by up to 20C in some regions, heralding the arrival of spring. The UK is expected to outshine Madrid on ...