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 […]

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 […]

For some the sound of the festive season is the tinkle of sleigh bells, for others a choir of schoolchildren…but for many it remains Noddy Holder’s ear-splitting shriek of “It’s Christmas”. Traditionally December 1 marks the day that supermarkets switch their sound system to festive. We get to enjoy Mariah Carey as we seek out […]

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday with the glamorous first game of Qatar vs Ecuador. Let’s face it, it’s hard to get excited about an event which we are all used to watching in June, so at least the organisers could have picked a better match to try to get us in the mood […]

You will all have heard of the saying food fit for a king. Well, one hundred years ago this month a discovery was made that attracted the fascination of the world and continues to do so today. For even a century on, we continue to learn new things about the history of mankind thanks to […]

Since appearing in Dr No 60 years ago, the world’s most famous spy James Bond has travelled to most corners of the globe in his quest to rid the world of baddies. Whilst there’s no doubt the ingenious gadgets supplied by Q come in handy, as does a bombproof Aston Martin, the fact remains you […]

There’s a saying that if you pay your money, you can take your choice and that’s certainly the case for food where rare forms of everyday items can go for a fortune. Take cheese for example. Now, we don’t mind paying a bit more for some quality mature stilton but if you want a slice […]

With the nation bracing itself for a tough winter, google searches for money saving food tips have trebled in the past three months. Public and experts alike have been sharing their tips on how to save money, though some take it to such extremes you have to question whether the energy expended was really worth […]

The heat is on in the UK (well for a few days anyway) with new highest temperatures being set in all four nations.  It’s also possibly the first time on record that Brits have wished they could jet off to the West Indies to enjoy cooler temperatures. The importance of taking water on board to […]