When gastro goes wrong, also known as the Caldecotte Pub and Grill

Rest in peace, Caldecotte Arms – the place of many a summer breakfasts, lunches al fresco and comfort food Sunday dinners in midwinter. Look, I have absolutely no problem with gastropubs fast spreading around our…

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A momentous day for England, a throwback post, an open letter

July 7 brought exuberant celebration this afternoon as England made it through to the semi finals of the World Cup. 13 years ago today, there was fear, there was anguish, there was terror as London…

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Days out in the UK: Cambridge, the city of cycles and college spires

“Cambridge was a joy,” renowned British author Zadie Smith once said. Admittedly she was talking about the world-famous university but the same can be said about this university town. Above all what puts Cambridge on…

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12 things you should be carrying in your cabin luggage

It’s travel season and year after year travellers get caught out in security queues or at destination with long lines or missing luggage with essential belongings. Save time, money and hassle this season by packing…

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10 cutest sights at The Parks Trust Milton Keynes Big Doggie Do

This years Big Doggie Do by The Parks Trust Milton Keynes took place over the Bank Holiday weekend at Willen Lake North. Just two days shy of Doodles’s birthday, it made a great birthday treat for…

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