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Citroen DS3: A French revolution?

Citroen DS3: A French revolution?

Citroens new DS3 is set shake up the world of the super-mini. But on a closer look is it up to taking over from its main rival, the Mini Cooper?

Toyota recalls continue with Corolla

Toyota recalls continue with Corolla

Toyota faces yet more concerns after the Corolla’s power steering comes into question

London Fashion Week AW 2010 – New Digital Era Spells Trouble for Fashion Bloggers

London Fashion Week AW 2010 – New Digital Era Spells Trouble for Fashion Bloggers

The world of fashion writing is changing.
Like all forms of media of late, fashion, in particular, has seen a huge surge in the numbers of both skilled and unskilled practitioners making and developing their own niche or mainstream fashion blogs.
At the opening day of London Fashion Week yesterday, I witnessed at first hand the remarkable [...]

BMW 5 Series: You can take it to the banker

BMW 5 Series: You can take it to the banker

It is the first word in executive transport, appreciated by reps and bankers alike. And now the new BMW 5 series is fast approaching it’s release.

Motoring: New Ford Focus 2010

Motoring: New Ford Focus 2010

The new Ford Focus is set to take centre stage in the Family hatchback market at the end of 2010 but what were the first impressions?

London’s Cheap and Cheerful Places to Eat

London’s Cheap and Cheerful Places to Eat

There are so many great restaurants in London that offer a variety of experiences.
Patara (Thai) on Fulham Road, South Kensington or Saigon Saigon (Vietnamese) on King Street, Hammersmith offer delicate and intricate flavours to be studied and admired.
If you love exotic red meats such as Ostrich and Kudu as well as more traditional steaks then [...]

Copenhagen: Denmark Creates Climate Scolarship in Honour of Copenhagen Conference

Copenhagen: Denmark Creates Climate Scolarship in Honour of Copenhagen Conference

The Danish Government has created a special Masters scolarship in lue of gifts to delegates at the Copenhagen conference. Travel and living expenses plus tuition will be paid for students attending Danish Universities to do climate studies under the COP15 Climate Scholarships. The list of recipients is as follows:

Rafael Tabase
Ghana
AU
Biosystems engineering

Most Sarmin
Bangladesh
AU
Agro-environmental management

Renate Sales
Brasil
DTU
Wind [...]

BBC Good Food Show arrives in Glasgow

BBC Good Food Show arrives in Glasgow

Enthusiastic foodies can enjoy a whole host of culinary delights this weekend as the BBC’s Good Food Show Scotland visits Glasgow’s SECC for the third year running.
Food and drink producers from across the country and all over the globe are joining together to showcase their very best products; from fine wines to local ciders and [...]

London Fashion Week: Peaches Geldof with Jonny Makeup

London Fashion Week: Peaches Geldof with Jonny Makeup

Peaches Geldof was interviewed this morning by Lorrain Kelly in the catwalk tent at London Fashion Week. After the interview, Peaches was straight on Facebook and chatting away to her friend Jonny Makeup – a makeup artists from California. Lorraine Kelly then went on to present the hot looks from the catwalk with Mark Hayes, [...]

London Fashion Week: Midweek Highlights

London Fashion Week: Midweek Highlights

London Fashion Week has well and truly bedded into its new location with exhibitors and press alike taking to the elegant surroundings of Somerset House. So far, the highlights of the week have been the giant headpieces in Aminaka Wilmont’s collection and Stella McCartney’s Adidas range.
The dominant themes of the week so far are gold [...]

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