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Food And DrinkDevon Sent: A Foodie Tour in the South-West of England
An insiders guide to North Devon's hidden foodie gems - a credit crunch trip that's cheap, cheerful and away from the madding crowds. Read more »| 17 Dec 2008 -
Food And Drink
Chez Pierre
Chez Pierre, on Edinburgh's Eyre Place, is an unimposing sort of place. Light and modern without a hint of twee save for the Christmas decorations - but then... Read more »| 17 Dec 2008 -
TechWorld Heroes Anthology
The game showcases the usual array of characters, including the lithe and overly endowed female character, the morbidly obese slow moving wrestler, a martial... Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
Food And DrinkWasabi, Monkey Tea and Advocaat- Must Be Xmas!
Debbie Martin and Ruth Marsh hunt down some festive foodie treats and, whether they’re from Hawaii or the Inner Hebrides, they’re all just a mouse click away. Read more »| 03 Dec 2008 -
Fashion
ALL WE WANT FOR XMAS IS…
You know if it's a choice between covering Christmas or New Year, that here in the fashion cupboard, we're always going to roll out in favour of Christmas. T... Read more »| 01 Dec 2008 -
FashionThe Flash Mob
Fancy a different way to Xmas shop? Glasgow Craft Mafia's upcoming Winter markets may prove just the ticket, with their eclectic range of indie design goods, fashioned by the cream of Glasgow's crafting talent. We take a look at some of the highlights... Read more »| 01 Dec 2008
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Tech
Present and Correct - a Gamer's Christmas
Games are a pretty safe bet at Christmas, 'cause if you get the wrong thing they're that easily exchangeable you might as well have given a voucher. But, get it right, and relative kudos could be yours forever. Allow us to play the odds for you... Read more »| 28 Nov 2008 -
Travel
Portavadie: Hogmanay
As the cold, crisp air of winter begins to sting our noses, it is a common occurrence among a few friends of mine to jet off into the sunset ... Read more »| 23 Nov 2008 -
TechGears of War 2
Alongside standard graphical improvements over the original and a longer, Epic Games have added a slew of tweaks and touches which keep the core gameplay per... Read more »| 22 Nov 2008 -
Tech
Guitar Hero
It was always inevitable that Guitar Hero would follow Rock Band's lead, adding more instruments into the mix. Lower the accusing fingers and cries of 'copyc... Read more »| 21 Nov 2008 -
Tech
Mirror's Edge
a sequel could be something really very special indeed... Read more »| 19 Nov 2008 -
Tech
Touch Me
No one really knew what to expect from Apple’s iPhone when it entered the handheld gaming arena. And with Nintendo and Sony both on the verge of releasing new models of the DS and the PSP, it seems like a good time to review the iPhone’s capabilities. Does mobile gaming stand a chance fighting it out with the big guns? Read more »| 03 Nov 2008 -
Food And Drink
The Lansdowne Bar and Kitchen, Glasgow
A safe bet for solid, confident pub classics... Read more »| 30 Oct 2008 -
Travel
Patrick Richardson: From Beyond
Sporting an unhealthy lust for danger, a nomadic desire to travel and a high threshold for discomfort, Patrick Richardson has spent 40 years exploring some of the world’s most remote places and scribbling about them in what has now become Reports from Beyond: A Journey through Life to Remote Places. Compiled by 52 travel reports for several broadsheets such as the Herald and the Scotsman, Richardson has travelled extensively through rural Africa, South America, Europe and Asia on a tiny budget, roaming his way through political upheaval, lawless regimes and poverty stricken countries. Read more »| 29 Oct 2008 -
Food And Drink
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
The black and gold décor slaps you like a weighty studded leather paddle. Not necessarily an unpleasant experience... Read more »| 29 Oct 2008