Horrified food lovers share photos of VERY unappetising plates prepared by amateur chefs

Startled food lovers have been left horrified by a rather unappetising array of dishes whisked up by amateur chefs. Members of the British Facebook group Rate My Plate were left astounded by the culinary ‘masterpieces’ being created and served by cooks all over the world.  Among the questionable dishes was a lamb liver concoction prepared in … Read more

It’s no surprise Borde Hill is: A mecca for lovers magnolia 

With hundreds of magnificent specimens in a sublime setting, it’s no surprise Borde Hill is… a mecca for magnolia lovers Borde Hill in West Sussex, is set to open its doors once again next weekend Boasting more than 180 magnolias, garden attracts 35,000 visitors a year Constance Craig Smith revealed a selection of UK gardens filled with … Read more

Meat lovers rejoice as McDonald’s launches TRIPLE cheeseburger for just £2.39

McDonald’s fans rejoice over launch of a £2.39 TRIPLE cheeseburger – 26 years after it first appeared on UK menus McDonald’s has added triple cheeseburgers to the menu of 60 UK restaurants Fast food chain will sell the burger nationwide later this year, if it proves popular  The £2.39 cheesy meat bun is already available … Read more

A festive walk on the wild side: Our critic reveals the best books for nature lovers this Christmas

A festive walk on the wild side: Our critic reveals the best books for nature lovers this Christmas Christopher Hart rounded-up a selection of the best books on British landscape The Easternmost House is a series of letters Julie Blaxland dedicated to Suffolk Still Water celebrates ponds throughout the traditional countryside  By Christopher Hart For … Read more

The best cruises for dance lovers, from ballet to ballroom and Jools Holland performances

A dance couple practising their moves Stop! In the name of love. Before you break my heart.’ Dancing to the soundtrack of their youth, the carefree baby-boomers around the Britannia Lounge know all the lyrics to the Motown numbers being belted out by singers and their ten-piece band. But there’s no dancing around handbags here … Read more

The best holidays around the world for animal lovers

Spread your wings on a wild adventure: The best holidays for animal lovers, from helping to protect puffins in Scotland to tagging Indonesia’s manta rays Here’s our pick of the best expeditions and experiences for animal lovers   You can get close to some of the world’s rarest and most endangered species Tours have research and … Read more