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A bicycle is for life, not just for Christmas
December 18, 2014

Tens of thousands of bicycles around the country currently lie hidden - wrapped and ready to take a star turn on Christmas morning, but after the initial squeals of delight, how many are destined to languish unused in garden sheds or end their days cast aside in roadside verges? It is estimated that up to 100,000 bicycles in Britain each...

The Piaggio motorcycle you can drive on a car licence
August 18, 2013

With urban populations on the increase, commuters who prefer the freedom of personal transport will have to take a more flexible approach to the type of vehicle they choose. Congestion charging, restricted parking, traffic jams and increasing fuel costs have already pushed many towards two wheels, but a 300cc scooter from Piaggio that can...

Eco-friendly holidays in the sun: Staycations and glamping in Britain
July 16, 2013

With temperatures in the southeast of England this week hotter than Casablanca, Antigua and Nairobi, there has never been a better time for a staycation; the name, first coined in America, for a cheap holiday that involves staying at home, enjoying day trips and eating out. ...

Digital tags replace paper luggage labels
July 10, 2013

There’s a poignancy about removing old dog-eared luggage tags that have accumulated on the handles of suitcases, but according to airlines they are outmoded way of tracking luggage that costs passengers time and should be replaced by reusable electronic tags. British Airways is testing a new electronic luggage tag designed to do away with...

Floating BBQ hub is the ultimate in al fresco dining luxury
June 26, 2013

How can a decent sort of person have self-respect when their barbecue set-up doesn't include at least sixteen different grill attachments, a roster of specialised implements and wireless technology? The answer is, of course, a resounding- ‘they simply can’t’. Thankfully, a Stateside retailer have taken the al fresco charring of flesh to its...