Porto is often introduced through its namesake fortified wine, but that does the city a disservice. Spend a long weekend here and you quickly realise that food, rather than Port, is the heartbeat of northern Portugal.

There's a particular kind of nostalgia that comes with good French cooking — the sort that conjures lazy lunches, clinking glasses, and the easy theatre of a proper bistro kitchen. As Bastille Day approaches this July, we've been getting reacquainted with those classics courtesy of Horsforth's much-loved neighbourhood bistro, Bavette.

There’s no escaping it now: artificial intelligence has well and truly arrived in hospitality. From the moment a guest starts searching for somewhere to stay or eat to the follow-up review after they’ve gone home, AI is increasingly shaping the journey. It promises smoother bookings, sharper recommendations, and smarter marketing.

In 1917 The Ivy first opened its doors on West Street in London’s West End, and since then it's become synonymous with exceptional service and food. I remember when I worked in London meeting with colleagues for a quick bite to eat before going on to review a West End show.

Regular viewers of the BBC’s Gone Fishing programme will be familiar with Ted, the Patterdale cross dog who was given as a surprise Christmas present in 2012 and then abandoned at the New Year, at just six months old.

Babies are born with only two innate fears: falling and loud noises. Everything else they learn. Around age two or three, new fears emerge naturally. Fears of the dark, of strangers, of separation from parents, of dogs or thunder are developmentally normal – it’s part of how children learn to navigate the world.

As temperatures rise across Europe and the UK braces for more hot weather, consumers are being warned that heatwaves can quietly take a serious toll on household budgets as well as personal wellbeing.

Jess Evans had hoped to have a homebirth. What happened next led her on a journey that is now transforming how expectant mothers across the region approach labour — and the results are remarkable. When Jess Evans was pregnant with her first daughter in 2019, she had a plan. She wanted a homebirth — calm, familiar, on her own terms.

Half term is here; time to get out and explore with the family - and what better way to do it then travelling by Stagecoach bus? It’s the easy, affordable and stress-free option to enjoy days out together.

This Epilepsy Awareness Week, The Brain Charity is calling for greater understanding of Epilepsy and its everyday impact. Over 50 million people globally are affected by Epilepsy, with nearly 80% of cases found in low/middle-income countries. Despite its prevalence, Epilepsy remains widely misunderstood and extends far beyond seizures.

Jane Hawkes, the ‘Queen of Customer Service’ who runs the consumer advice website www.ladyjaney.co.uk says repeated posting on social media puts your complaint at risk of being lost and puts you at risk of scams. Jane suggests we get off social media to be successful when *one* makes a complaint.

A leadership expert has warned companies looking to embark on a timetable of wellbeing initiatives for mental health awareness week that they can’t “spa trip their way out of a bad culture.” Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, says organisations need to instead focus on embedding wellbeing into their culture, rather than relying on a programme of activities for one wee…