From Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, ...

Gold taps, gold shower, gold bath, gold wallpaper and even a gold ceiling: this ornate gilded bathroom by Drummonds is a ...

Beavers always know best' — especially when they're saving people £1 million. When faced with a problem around the house or ...

A new hybrid aircraft promises eco-friendly aviation. Designed and built in the UK, can it be the future of air travel?

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In the padded luxury of his hotel room, José Carreras looks tired and drawn. Now 62, this courteous, subdued man seems a world away from the flamboyant performer who is recognised worldwide as one of ...

It's widely believed that Ferrari will unveil its first electric car this year. It's the signal that the internal combustion ...

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‘Although it's tempting to cook rich, warming stews and soups throughout the winter, sometimes I want a change-something lighter that I can eat as a lunch or throw together as a quick starter for ...

The Second World War had a huge impact on how millions of British people cooked and ate. Food was ‘a munition of war’, a vital fuel to keep the population going. With imports hit hard by the attacks ...

Man has long had a soft spot for owls. We’ve been around these creatures an awfully long time and are held in thrall by a mysterious bird that’s seldom seen in daylight, yet is master of the night: ...