Will coffee one day supplant tea as Britain’s hot beverage of choice?

On Wednesday, I had a small hit of life going back to normal. My favourite local independent coffee shop reopened – serving coffees and home-baked cookies out of a makeshift window hatch. The owner has adapted somewhat to keep afloat, by delivering cookies in the local area at the weekends while practicing social distancing. Seeing … Read more

Madrid is a popular choice, but tantalising Toledo nearby is a less crowded treat

Built on hills by the River Tagus, Toledo, a Unesco World Heritage site, is one of the most historically and culturally fascinating cities in Spain. Strangely, it’s off the radar for most British tourists. And while it’s an easy day trip from Madrid (only 30 minutes by train), it’s well worth staying for two or … Read more

Top doctor BLASTS Pete Evans for rebranding his anti-vaxxer views as ‘pro choice’

EXCLUSIVE ‘I don’t think anyone buys it’: Top doctor BLASTS Pete Evans for rebranding his anti-vaxxer views as ‘pro choice’ – and challenges the chef to ask a polio sufferer what they think By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:56 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 05:56 BST, 26 May 2020 A top … Read more

Ariana Grande wins Favorite Female Artist at home during first-ever virtual Kids’ Choice Awards

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards were briefly cancelled amid the growing coronavirus pandemic. But the stars aligned Saturday to give young viewers an entertaining awards show, broadcasted remotely for the first time ever. Ariana Grande accepted the award for Favorite Female Artist from the comfort of her home as she isolated apart from her fellow nominees. … Read more

Hot island hopping: You’re spoilt for choice in the Caribbean writes Jonathan Wilkes

After nearly 1,000 performances of Robin Hood at the Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, I was becoming weary of pulling on my green tights each night. I come from Stoke, so I’m biased in favour of its attractions, but I realise abundant winter sunshine isn’t one of them. After a long panto season, I was ready … Read more