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Each year, our staff and contributors round out theirs best gift ideas for cooks, eaters and kitchen inquisitive minds. Read on for the best food gifts that will please even the pickiest of eaters. Giving is a minefield. Many times I’ve given someone a book they’ve already read or a piece of clothing that is … Read more
Passengers have been reminded to only travel by train if necessary on Saturday (26 November) due to the 24-hour Aslef strike. Through Rachel Armitage 4 minutes ago Network Rail is urging it to ‘only travel if necessary’ on Saturday due to strikes. Train services will be severely impacted on Saturday as the leadership of the … Read more
The trail of dramatic light installations that visitors can circumnavigate after dark is back for the ninth year. The spectacular Lightwaves festival, which sets up a trail of dramatically lit artwork around Salford Quays and MediaCity, returns. Visitors can enjoy the stunning light show and installations after dark for four days in early December, with … Read more
More than half of Canadians between the ages of 64 and 74 have increased their participation in online activities during the pandemic. Digital programs and virtual interactions, initially seen as stopgap measures in the first waves of the pandemic, can now be an important part of supporting the health and well-being of many people – … Read more
The French Ministry of Culture has published a detailed report advising French museums on how to avoid acquiring traded works of art. The report, published on November 21, argued that the country’s reputation and cultural influence are at stake, especially in a busy international art market where competition – particularly from its Anglo-Saxon neighbors – … Read more
MEXICO CITY, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Cloaked in colorful haute couture, artisans and indigenous designers took a fashion event in Mexico City by storm while trying to build a sustainable future in an industry beset by plagiarism, instability and lack of money is threatened. At Original, a government-sponsored fashion week dedicated to traditional textiles, artists … Read more
//= do_shortcode(‘[in-content-square]’)?> A Welsh council has looked into printing license plates on food packaging at McDonald’s drive-through restaurants to avoid litter. Image: Pixabay. Richard YouleReporter for Local Democracy Printing license plates on food packaging from McDonald’s drive-through restaurants has been looked at to prevent litter, a council waste officer said. Chris Howell, Swansea Council’s head … Read more
Vacation travel is back and booming, and Business Insider predicts Thanksgiving and Christmas travel in the United States this year could reach or even exceed pre-pandemic levels. Sadly, the days of short security lines, empty lounges and half-sold flights are now a thing of the past! As the industry copes with travel’s incredible comeback as … Read more
CAPA College is renowned for being the only free CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts) college of its kind in Yorkshire. Students from across the county flock to Wakefield to pursue their dream of becoming the next Hollywood star. However, since 2018 the college has been temporarily renting accommodation, notably in the city’s famous Unity Hall, … Read more
fFor 70 years the UK singles chart has been a constant in our lives: a weekly countdown buzzing along in print, on TV and radio. But for Dave Watson, it’s more than background noise: it’s a lifestyle. The 55-year-old has been collecting copies of UK No. 1 hits since the late 1980s; He now owns … Read more