Letter from London: Great British dining

London’s food scene is heating up. Jane Eggington reports…

Santa Cruz secrets

Approximately 1, 65 miles south of San Francisco, lies the quintessential californian beach town of Santa Cruz. Come for the surfing but stay for the quirky shopping, sensational meals and mountains, says Santa Cruz resident Kayla Peterson

Civil Aviation Authority

From the website:

“The CAA is the UK’s independent specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include economic regulation, airspace policy, safety regulation and consumer protection.”

San Patrignano: A light at the end of the tunnel

Lyn gives us the low-down on inspirational Italian rehab clinic , San Patrignano

Vote for Museum of the Year

It’s that time of the year again when the Art Fund announces the ten shortlisted museums which are in the running to win their £100,000 annual prize. Last year you might remember it was won by Ulster Museum.
From this point onward, it is we who have a say in the winner.

Campers: A Breed Apart?

Let me say from the outset that I am not a natural camper. My sole experience of camping was many years ago when a deluge descended during the night, my tent was flattened with hailstones and I slept in the car. Since then, no! But I might be missing out on things because recent research suggests campers are happier with the quality of their lives than non-campers.

Dalston for your delectation

When it comes to hip and happening London destinations, Dalston isn’t the most obvious choice. But a trip to the East London suburb proves otherwise; in the build up to the London 2012 Olympic Games and with the extension of the London Overground to Dalston due to open later this month, it’s all happening in E8