For a long time, I’ve trusted in the mantra that if you take a plane somewhere, than that holiday is going to be better than the place you were originally. This is particularly true of […]
Sport | A new Dibaba emerges to steal the show in Birmingham
There were many encouraging performances from British athletes at the Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham. The event was treated by many of those competing as a chance to ramp up their preparations for the World Indoor […]
Sport | Jenny Jones secures first ever GB medal on snow in slopestyle
“Britain just dominated the slopestyle”. Of course, this is not strictly true. Any rational observer would see that Norway’s silver in the men’s, Finland’s in the women’s, and a gold medal in each for the […]
Comment | Don't shove religion out of British life
What are our obligations towards the poor, the sick and the suffering? How, in a diverse, opinionated society do we create a consensus for social action? Religion must be allowed to play a part in […]
Comment | British war crimes – we will not forget
As red poppies began to dot lapels in the lead up to Remembrance Day, I started to feel uneasy. The politicisation of the red poppy has become ever more pronounced as the original sentiments of the […]
Food | Why are we obsessed with baking?
In recent years, the popularity of baking has skyrocketed. To be an amateur baker is now not only popular, but also fashionable. With shows like ‘The Great British Bake Off’ breaking viewing records in its […]
TV | I (don't) Love My Country
It’s Saturday night. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has just ended but you’re not ready to give up on a night of easy viewing television. You turn over to the BBC and find I […]