The Lionesses won the UEFA European Women’s Championships a few short hours ago, sending the nation headfirst onto a euphoric journey. The Lionesses are the first high-ranking English team to win two major tournaments. They are also the only England team to win a major championship on foreign soil. But first how did the Lionesses make history in the European…
I have always been into food and drink.I owned a toy kitchen when I was circa five years old, I studied Home Economics at GCSE and A Level, and now a chunk of my writing, both for the Day Job and personal blog, also involves food and drink. I am a voracious reader and read cookbooks for fun (more on…
I try Neom Essential Oil Blend Scent Discovery Set
Cognac Frapin XO VIP review sees me write tasting notes about what is quickly becoming my favourite Cognacs
The Offliners Club Derby launch at The Cosy Club 2025
The Times declared Patricia Highsmith as ‘the number one greatest crime writer’. Just as effusive was Vogue’s declaration that ‘no one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying’. Imagine seeing these two statements on a book, which made the tome oh so enticing, I just had to buy. I dare any reader to skate on by, unaffected by…
Murder at the Book Festival by Jane Bettany is a cosy crime whodunnit
It’s been years since I read Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities is a beautiful, story steeped in tragedy
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is one of my favourite novels of the year
I review the first instalment of Richard Osman’s latest book series, We Solve Murders, featuring an unlikely crime fighting duo