Government energy grants go under various different names depending on where you live in the UK. England = �Warm Front� Ireland = �Warm Homes� Scotland = �Warm Deal� & �Central Heating Progr...

Things to do in Cornwall So you�re going to Cornwall for your holidays surely you want to know what you can do there? Well there are plenty of things to do in Cornwall and I explore a select few of the activities av...

I think it's pretty safe to say that in the fight against adulthood I'm not winning. What would be even truer to say is that it's becoming ever more of a willing surrender. You see, I finally seem to have found a career that suits me: I've become a freela...

Birmingham now has so many clubs that sometimes it can seem like too much hassle to decide which one to go to at the weekend. Occasionally it�s nice just to sit down with a pint or cocktail with a group of friends and enjoy each others� conversation w...

Brighton has always been very highly recommended for a good night out. As I was in the area I thought that I would give the town a �pub golf� once over and write up my findings for YOU, dear reader. I was writing in my notepad as I was golfing along ...

Apparently Tory think tanks believe that many northern towns are beyond saving and that the best thing to do would be to move northern residents out of their ?predicaments? and settle them down south. This may be surprising and outrageous news to many ...

John Hillaby got it right when he said; ?Few things are more pleasant than a village graced with a good church, a good priest and a good pub.? Of course Leeds is hardly a village and being Jewish I have no idea how good the priests are, but if anyon...

Coach and Horses Undoubtedly the best pub in Soho. Don�t expect to find a clean glass. Don�t expect to get served unless you can be forceful enough to push your way to the front. When you get there, be prepared to shout your order at the Italian or...

Most of the best Chinese restaurants are often considered to be in London. Yauatcha and Hakkasan in the West End, Royal China in Queensway and Maxim�s in Ealing are three of London�s best and it would be tempting and easy to write a whole review witho...

Panini Sandwich Bar Fill up your panini with any number of rare and imaginative fillings � dependable brie, ostentatious smoked duck, and the real melt in your mouth alpine salami and tomatoes with shredded basil and just a drizzle of olive oil. This...

Eighth Day Cafe Did the Almighty have a hand in this? Not trying to convert anyone, but in terms of serious quality vegetarian fare, you could do a lot worse than worship at this culinary altar. Nearly a thousand organic products are on offer, and as y...

Caf� Soya One of the best restaurants in Birmingham. This place is cheap, cheerful and serves great quality food in a modern and clean restaurant. Situated in the heart of Birmingham City Centre (behind the Rag Market), this unassuming cafe serves in...

Red Roaster The best coffee in town. Not to say that they don�t have other fine attributes � sandwiches, muffins, and all other manner of standard latte-accompanying fare � but if you are in need of a caffeine-based vein-injectory experience with...

The first big decision I made when I left college was that I wasn�t going to go to university. I was sick of being in education and the thought of attending another class or lecture filled me with a wet cloud of depression. I did not feel the need t...

Well it�s my last year of university and I am looking forward to completing my degree with good grades, a wealth of knowledge behind me and a good outlook on the future. After I get my results I am going to meet my fellow students where we will celebrat...