February 24th, 2023   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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Though it will no doubt be welcomed by legions of schoolchildren, a salad shortage is sweeping UK supermarkets leading to empty racks which once groaned under tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers. At this time of year most of Britain’s fruit and veg is imported from Spain and North Africa and unusually cold weather and floods in […]

January 19th, 2023   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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With the cost of living crisis affecting many, the hunt is on to find not just affordable food but also the most economical way of preparing it. And because food is so vital to our physical and mental well-being there’s also the added incentive of ensuring it is tasty and healthy. This combination has led […]

December 22nd, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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The amazing scenes in Buenos Aires as millions gathered to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup triumph bring into sharp focus once again the impact this remarkable country has had on the world. Birthplace of the Tango (the dance,not the fizzy pop),  the world’s first ever animated film and possibly most famous revolutionary, Che Guevara, you can […]

December 8th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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As excitement builds alongside England’s progress in the World Cup the nation is grappling with important questions, such is it coming home? Will the bare-chested Senegalese fans who have danced non-stop for the entire tournament be invited onto Strictly? Do impartiality rules mean that TV companies must employ at least one completely bald person on […]

August 25th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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Europe’s biggest carnival takes place this Bank Holiday weekend with over two million people expected to enjoy the pulsating sights, sounds and tastes of Notting Hill. Dating back some 60 years, this particular Carnival is relatively late to the party with its roots in the celebration of West Indian culture brought to these shores by […]

August 4th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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Ice lollies have brought great joy to the world and in recent weeks their ability to rehydrate sweltering bodies has been recognised as potentially lifesaving. It was 25 years ago this month that Jan van den Berg had his own moment in the sun when he claimed the record for the world’s largest ice lolly […]

July 15th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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When you think of France what goes through your mind? Great art? Great scenery? Or the hilarious mis-speaks of Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses? With France celebrating its national day on July 14 it’s perhaps worth reflecting on how its influence has spread across the world in so many ways. The people […]

June 17th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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When it comes to a day of devotion, it has to be said that fathers get the best of the parental deal. With Mothers’ Day falling in March the options available in the UK are often limited weather wise. Experiential presents are all well and good but having to break the ice before enjoying a […]

May 26th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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As the nation prepares to take a well earned breather to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, it’s worth reflecting on the influence Her Majesty has had on modern life. During her 70-year reign she has inspired many through her choice of clothes, jewellery, hairstyle and of course established corgis as the pet by royal […]

May 12th, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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Parts of Rome were placed under curfew recently and the reason may surprise you and give you food for thought. It wasn’t due to power shortages or Covid-19, but an influx of wild boars looking for food. Picnickers are a particular target for the beasts that often prowl with a litter of piglets in tow. […]