Next month marks the 61st anniversary of Ghana’s independence from colonial rule. On 6 March 1957, the former Gold Coast emerged from the shadow of the British Empire. But the ...
The 16th century was a patriarchal age, yet the stories of these five intriguing women coloured three quarters of the century. Linked by circumstances, they all had the disadvantage of ...
It’s really easy to think about writing a book. Whether you imagine yourself sitting in a quiet, comfortable place – pouring your heart and soul into a beautiful piece of ...
Written by Chris Young Crumbs, it’s the 10th annual #RealBreadWeek so (as if you need them) here are ten thirteenths of a baker’s dozen reasons to get doughing. What’s more ...
I think it's the hardest thing to make people laugh-out-loud when reading a book. Nothing makes me happier than getting a review from a reader that tells me I have ...
Danish artist Rebecca Lou isn’t afraid to empower both herself and those listening to her with her incredibly compelling and infectious music. Recently releasing her brilliant debut single ‘Bitch U ...
Give yourself a heaping dose of daily Laughter even if you have to make yourself belly laugh like you’re the star of a comedy that’s been nominated for an Oscar! ...
This week we’ve got another fantastic exclusive interview for you, as we got to put some questions to the fabulous Nele, of Nele Needs A Holiday! In days where it’s ...
Mountain View showcases the most exquisite holiday homes, all with a mountain view - and all available to rent. This is the first title in the new series and includes ...
To celebrate the release of her new book The Mother's Secret, author Clare Swatman tells us about five very significant days in her life. This was the day I started ...
www.cathyglass.co.uk Home is where the heart is. An old but true maxim for me so first and foremost home has to be with my family: those who live with me, ...
Author Katie Fforde shares the top ten books that inspired her own writing upon the release of her new book The Country Escape. Collins Albatross Book of Verse edited by ...
Acts of kindness? Aren’t they all a bit, you know, worthy and beardy? Well, they are if you’re thinking of saving the planet from its woes. Of which, undoubtedly, there ...
All of our senses are involved in a complex interplay which results in our brain’s perception of flavour. Probably our sense of smell is the most important – just think ...
Based on the relationship between renowned children’s author A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin (Will Tilson) whose childhood inspired the magical world of Winnie the Pooh, Goodbye ...
With the BRIT Awards right around the corner, we thought we’d do our predictions a little differently this year, bringing TV and radio presenter Arielle Free on board to do ...
In the year 2144, England is a very different place. Wales is pretty much the same as it has always been, but England is very different. The two countries are ...
1968 was arguably one of the most volatile and influential years of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of momentous world events, new novel Sleeping Through War tells the ...
By Marion Kaplan, Photojournalist It would be accurate to say I didn’t choose adventure. I chose interesting situations rather than practical approaches even before I started work as a photojournalist. ...
by author of Comfort Food, Julia Bettelheim The whole meaning behind my recipe book is exactly this to whip up a meal on a budget! There are many examples I could ...
While my debut novel The Hazel Wood is not itself a retelling, it borrows shiny pieces from classic fairy tales, and plays with well-known tropes in its story of a girl whose ...
The inspiration for writing my book the Empire of the Spirit, and painted “The Empress” on its cover, is to express a joyful, and peacefull spiritual life. My ten suggestions ...
When I hear the word “diet”, I’m instantly propelled backwards to the misery of my teenage years - years of restriction, calorie counting, cutting out food groups, weekly weigh ins ...
