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Food And DrinkThe Final Countdown: Food and Brexit
As we enter our second year circling the Brexit drain, we take a look at what this all means for our food and drink. It should all be fine; just kidding, we’re completely fucked... Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
IntersectionsHere Comes the Pride
LGBT Pride remains a contentious issue – one writer explains why he had his doubts, and a moment in Montréal that turned it all around... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
TravelA Guide to Pride, Madrid-style
Taking its reputation as one of Europe’s gayest capitals to the next level, in June Madrid plays host to World Pride. Let this former resident talk you through how to make the most of the ten day celebrations Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
Food And Drink
Innis & Gunn are giving free beer to glassware thieves
The Edinburgh craft beer company are offering up a free pint of beer for anyone who owns up to having pinched one of their distinctive pint glasses in the past Read more »| 01 Jun 2017 -
TechThe relationship between art and science
Art and science can work to enhance each other. We hear from Schema47, a research group who bring both domains together, and a filmmaker working with NASA to make a space movie that's more science than fiction Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Intersections
Sorry, Not Sorry: On apologising too much
I went cold turkey on the word sorry in the name of feminism and it didn't go particularly well. Here's everything I learned... Read more »| 31 May 2017
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Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – June 2017
June sees the cavalcade of boozy festivals continue, plus visits from a pair of inspirational breweries from far afield Read more »| 26 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
First programme announcements for Manchester Food and Drink Festival
The Unabombers team up with Hispi's Gary Usher, Deliciously Ella hosts her first pop-up event outside of London, Thomasina Miers stops by for a Day of the Dead party and more Read more »| 22 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
First breweries announced for Summer Beer Thing
Find out which breweries are lined up for Pilcrow's Summer Beer Thing in Sadler's Yard this June Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
Travel
My Mystery Holiday Experience
Is pitching up at the airport with no idea where you're flying to really a salve for travel-related anxiety? Read more »| 09 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Civerinos Slice, SURVIVE & more
Our latest food and drink round-up, featuring delicious pizza at both ends of the M8, and three floors of beery goodness in Glasgow's west end Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
A wine drinker's guide to Yorkshire
With lots of grape-focused events on the calendar at Leeds Indie Food, we speak to specialist shop Latitude for some tips on drinking wine in Yorkshire &ndas... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Intersections
Shitfaced & Interesting: Alcohol and Social Anxiety
Using alcohol to relax in social situations is deemed normal in Britain, but as social anxiety plagues a generation of digital natives, drinking can quickly become a crutch. It's time to talk about it Read more »| 05 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
Harrogate's Norse on the secrets of Nordic cuisine
Paul Rawlinson, owner of new Harrogate restaurant Norse, ponders our longstanding love for Norway and Scandinavia Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
Food And Drink
Leeds Indie Food: programme highlights
Widely regarded as one of the North’s greatest celebrations of food and drink despite being a fairly new addition to the scene, Leeds Indie Food is a month-long salute to the independent culture of Leeds and beyond. We look at this year's tasty programme Read more »| 04 May 2017