Each generation should better the last.
So said my late grandfather. I look at my parents and question whether they did in fact achieve this and wonder whether I will. And I look at Peugeot and ask the same question about the 208 over the legendary (...)
France is only a few hours from the UK and therefore it makes an ideal destination for a family holiday.
Rather than fly, our choice is a more leisurely Brittany Ferries crossing from Portsmouth to St Malo. The en-suite cabin for the 12-hour (...)
I've been doing this long enough to know whether I like a car or not pretty much immediately. A bit like tasting a good meal, all the senses are relatively alert, even more so if my daughters allow me a good night's sleep and the decision is quick (...)
An artist who hails from Scotland has won an award for a painting inspired by her mother.
Lesley Birch, who was born in Glasgow, has received the prestigious Artist Magazine Award 2016 for her painting, ‘Remember Me' at the Patchings exhibition in (...)
An exciting mixed exhibition featuring floral and botanical work by prominent professional painters takes place over five days in the UK this summer. In fact two of the four exhibitors belong to the prestigious Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (...)
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A motorhome is the ideal solution for holidays with youngsters.
Our beautiful little daughter Harriett was born in February and it has been fun yet challenging adapting our carefree existence to more responsible ways since her arrival. (...)
In 2009 over £1m was raised to save a dilapidated Regency mansion in the heart of Sidmouth.
Today, Kennaway House stands proud in Coburg Road where it has become a heart of the community and is now used to host an array of activities from weekly (...)
When a well-known British company commissioned a Welsh artist to produce a painting, he was given just one week to create a masterpiece.
Bert Evans from Port Talbot received the commission from JD Wetherspoon through his membership of Creative (...)
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So when a bank holiday arrives you don't really want to be stuck at home doing the chores. Much better to explore the great British countryside. That's what I did when I visited Dorset with my wife Caroline and baby daughter (...)
Of the 100 or so castles in England, more than 30 are in the South East. Why? Historically this region has always been vulnerable to attack from foreign shores.
And so it is perhaps of little surprise that when we stay at Castle Cottage in East (...)
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A Yorkshire artist has secured some exciting challenges for herself this year.
Landscape painter Lesley Birch from York has a one month solo exhibition in Durham from May 9 to June 10. "It's at Trevelyan College, Durham University, (...)
Those hunting a subtropical climate will be pleased to hear that they do not have to endure long flights to Vietnam or Taiwan. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Cornwall enjoys the very same conditions. This means that spring comes early and autumn lingers (...)
I like surprises.
When I took delivery of the Kia Venga, the mini MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle), I don't mind revealing that I was just a little bit disappointed by its small size. In fact I thought I was going to have to re-evaluate what we took on (...)
Not much can harm a cactus. And it is this fact that has been used to full advantage in the car of the same name by Citroen. It is absolutely unique because it incorporates clever air pockets on its doors. Why? Have you ever been thoroughly fed up (...)
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The warmth and light of Portugal comes to Glasgow this cold and chilly winter.
This is thanks to Scottish artist Glen Scouller, who has a fascination with this European country. His latest works can be appreciated in a solo show (...)
When a friend needs a shipment of books collecting from the docks it is extremely convenient that I am testing the new Skoda Fabia Estate.
You see although this is only a small car, it has a surprisingly large boot, large enough in fact to swallow a (...)
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A painting of Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart has been produced by Scottish artist Jonathan Mitchell and limited editions signed by both are available for sale.
Sir Jackie is the President of Dyslexia Scotland and Jonathan (...)