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Some people hear the term 'metal detecting' and automatically picture a lone guy walking up and down the beach, a device in his hand, looking somewhat eccentric but as fans of metal detecting will tell you, there's much more to it and it's a surprisingly addictive hobby. There are even metal detecting clubs and groups, where enthusiasts can get together and share ideas or deliver news of their ...

The popular BBC drama series Waterloo Road was set in a comprehensive school. It ran for nine years and won a host of awards until it came to an end in 2015. First broadcast in March 2006, it went on to run for ten series, comprising 200 episodes and attracting an average 4.5 million viewers. The plot of the first series didn't bode well for the future when head teacher Brian Vasey suffered ...

Television chef Nigella Lawson is a best-selling cookery book author and a familiar face on our screens. Hosting her own shows such as "Nigella Bites" and "The Taste", she reveals her unique slant on cuisine. The daughter of former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nigel Lawson, Nigella seemed destined to have a career in cooking, as her mother Vanessa's family owned the famous catering business, J ...

British interior designer and TV personality, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is a well-known media figure, thanks to his appearances on popular programmes such as Changing Rooms and DIY SOS: The Big Build. The home-style consultant attained a fine art honours degree in 1986 which started him on the road to success as one of the most famous interior designers in the UK.   Early Life and Career...

Released in 1965, Thunderball was the fourth James Bond film in the 007 franchise based on the 1961 book of the same name by author Ian Fleming. It is generally regarded as having the most lavish sets, best soundtrack, classic Bond style and an outstanding performance by Sean Connery as the superspy. The movie follows our hero's quest to retrieve two NATO atomic bombs, which the bad guys - S...

Premier league rugby union team the Worcester Warriors has a long and proud history dating back to the 19th century. The club is based at the 11,499-capacity Sixways Stadium - a state-of-the-art facility which has enjoyed a number of multi-million-pound refurbishments including new west, south and east stands and an impressive indoor training centre. The major development at the east stand i...

You don't need to be a yachting expert to enjoy the thrill of an event - especially when it's taking place at one of the world's top luxury locations. Whether it's a sun-soaked Mediterranean coastline or an exotic tropical paradise, there are certain yachting events that are just too good to miss. For enthusiasts of all ages, as well as the excitement of the event you can soak up the atmosph...

Foster’s Lager is a brand famous for its humorous commercials that focus on its Australian heritage. Appealing to a wider audience, they have commonly featured a "laddish" slant but with a comic twist that ensures they're always tongue-in-cheek. History The famous lager - known as the "amber nectar" since actor Paul Hogan's famous series of adverts in the 1980s - was first brewed by broth...

If you're looking for fun activities that are also educational to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, geocaching could be the answer to your prayers! This is a fun activity, combining map-reading skills with problem-solving and technology - something for all the family to enjoy together. Go out in the fresh air and enjoy an active hobby, with a flexible schedule that you ca...

With over 17 million viewers each week, Yorkshire-based sitcom Open All Hours was one of the BBC's most memorable series of the 1970s - largely thanks to its outstanding cast and down-to-earth, gentle humour. Programme creator Roy Clarke already had one Yorkshire sitcom to his credit - Last of the Summer Wine premiered on BBC1 in January 1973 and bloomed into a long-running series. Having ...