When Rainer Becker opened Roka – a high-end ‘Modern Japanese’ restaurant – in Fitzrovia during 2004, the space soon became renowned for attracting punters that would have made today’s Novikov, Nobu and Sexy Fish crowds seem desirable. On a humid Wednesday some 13 years later, still, I’m sat in the downstairs bar at a table beside an obnoxious, overfed Texan - boasting of how he allegedly knows Prince Charles. Wearing a white body-con Ralph Lauren shirt (possibly from the children’s...

Hundreds of horrified holidaymakers were left stranded after a mobile hotspot named 'Jihadi London' sparked a terror alert. Travel plans were thrown into chaos after the Thomson Airways flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Gatwick Airport was evacuated on Tuesday night. After an hour sat on the tarmac, some scared passengers insisted on leaving the plane, which put crew over their working hours limit and forced everyone to disembark. Families eventually returned to the terminal and were put up overnight -...

“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Men age better than women. It’s an age old saying that we’ve heard time and time again, but is there actually any truth in it? Brad Pitt, George Clooney and David Beckham have all been likened to fine wines. Continuing to melt female hearts across the country, despite their age bracket (40-60,) and there might actually be a good reason behind their timeless handsome exteriors. Men’s skin is...

Armed police will be deployed on board trains nationwide for the first time as security is stepped up to unprecedented levels in the wake of the Manchester bombing. From this afternoon (THURS), specially trained firearms officers will be patrolling on board train services all over the country. This mobilisation is part of British Transport Police's plan to ensure that passengers are safe on the rail network. Senior officers say passengers who regularly use train services may see a 'firearms presence'...

Labour is punching its weight with donations but is receiving them from the many and not the few, the Financial Times Chief Political Correspondent Jim Pickard has claimed. Donations to the Conservatives were more than double Labour's during the first quarter of 2017, according to new figures from the Electoral Commission. Theresa May's party reported £5.46 million from donors between January and March, with mining millionaire Michael Davis providing the biggest gift of £317,000. Labour on the other hand reported just £2.64 million,...

Britain today observed a minute silence in memory of the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. People across the country stood still to reflect on a tragic week for the country after a suicide bomber killed 22 people and wounded 64. Staff and members of the public stopped what they were doing at Bristol Temple Meads station and observe a minutes silence on the platform. And community members came together in Centenary Square in Bradford to remember Monday night's victims. Hundreds...

With plenty of all-inclusive hotels and some of the big name holiday agents such as Thomson and Thomas Cook offering budget holidays to Turkey, the country has grown in popularity. Nevertheless, due to political tensions and other issues that the country has seen, particularly due to its closeness to neighbouring Syria, there are a number of people who are questioning what Turkey has to offer as a holiday and travel destination. Here, we’re taking a look at how to dispel...

Karl Avison, 54, has put farming back on track by revving-up his electric train around a 600m trail around his farm. As well as the machinery helping Karl collect vegetables and fruit from fields - it also allows visitors to the site to climb aboard and pick out their own food. The food goes on sale at Cedarbarn Farmshop near Pickering, North Yorks.,, and is also used to make dishes for its restaurant. Mr Avison, who has been a farmer...

A very early Jaguar E-Type which is a complete wreck after being abandoned for 20 years is expected to sell for more than £40,000 at auction. Classic Car Auctions give every vehicle they sell a 'condition score' - and this 1962 coupe picked up a woeful total of two out of 135. It is the lowest score ever handed out by the auction house - reflecting the terrible state the once pristine Jaguar now finds itself in. However, unrestored Series...