In Pictures: Barack Obama plays St Andrews on Scotland visit

Former US President Barack Obama enjoyed a round of golf before giving a major address at a charity dinner today. His private jet touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Friday morning, with a full motorcade leaving shortly afterwards. He then made his way to the Old Course in St Andrews, Fife. Some locals were lucky enough to meet the former White House resident. One such person was Danielle Clark Bryan, 26, who is a student at University of St Andrews....

Cards Against Humanity game created for miserable Londoners

A Cards Against Humanity-type game created just for miserable Londoners has launched today on Kickstarter. Created by Londoner Jamie Willcocks the game is packed full of London in-jokes, making it a great way to alienate your friends who live outside of the M25. To play, one player picks a ‘Question Card’ and all the other players anonymously submit one of their ten ‘Answer Cards’. The funniest one wins. It can be played as a standalone game or as an unofficial expansion...

Toronto’s diverse workforce highlights risk of Brexit brain drain

Other than sharing the same queen, having social care crossovers, a progressive political outlook and thriving economies, one thing that binds London and Toronto more than anything else is diversity. When Sadiq Khan was first elected mayor he declared the city to be the most diverse in the world, with over 50 non-indigenous communities living here with a population of more than 10,000. London was recently named France's 'sixth biggest city' because of its near 250,000-strong French population, and well over a...

Your 2017 Travel Checklist

Are you looking to head abroad this summer? While the weather in England is beautiful at time of writing, we all know that a rainy day is set to be upon us at any moment. This is why so many British tourists make their way to a huge number of destinations around the world, and with the school holidays from July to September, there’s no better time to head abroad than in the summer. While the British summer time means...

Gallagher hails This is the Place “the best thing to come out of any Mancunian’s mouth ever”

Liam Gallagher has said Tony Walsh's This is the Place is the best thing to come out of any Mancunian's mouth ever. Originally penned as a commission for the charity Forever Manchester, a charity that funds community activity in the city, Walsh recited a version of it in front of a crowd of thousands at the vigil to remember victims of the Manchester terror attack. Oasis front man Gallagher said: "I want it placed on record that it's the best thing...

Weird and wonderful wedding venues you haven’t considered

Disney balloons, Grand Canyons and a McDonalds:  Wilderness reserve presents the weird and wonderful wedding venues that will inspire even the most traditional bride. Ash Cave Ohio, USA Embrace rustic simplicity with a Cave Wedding!  Ash Cave provides a serene backdrop for those who want a natural wedding. PRO:  Breath-taking Sunsets CONS:  Natural acoustics make whispering about the guests problematic – You have been warned! Governor’s Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya. A zoo sounds tame?  Head to the Masai Mara nature...

Youngsters who tell fibs more likely to binge drink

Youngsters who tell fibs are more likely to binge drink, according to new research. The link could lead to a 'lie detector test' to combat alcohol abuse by teenagers, say scientists. A study of more than 4,000 schoolchildren found those who habitually misled parents about their activities outside the home were more likely to start drinking. And the parents may be unable to help them since the child has already mastered the skills of lying and hiding 'undesirable' information, said...

Man opens UK’s first dedicated seaweed shop

A fisherman has opened a dedicated seaweed shop -- thought to be the first of its kind in the UK. Iain McKellar, 52, has been harvesting seaweed for over 10 years and selling it online to companies and restaurants from all over the globe. He realised that the abundance of seaweed on the Isle of Bute wasn't being taken advantage of, and saw an opportunity to sell local produce with a difference. However, after growing tired of working out of...

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