Shy or not, Vijaya is now contented, fulfilled. He was 40 when Semma first got its star, so he was not particularly old. Dig into his career, though, and it becomes clear that, despite the appearance ...

How should you enjoy your crisps? On their own would be my answer. But I find that batch-cooked, salted crisps go well with charcuterie. And cheese and onion is a perfect flavour to accompany red wine ...

I really should be doing a column summarising the political events of 2024 and telling you what to expect in 2025. But, honestly, let’s give politics a break this week. I will spare you the tiresome ...

Rare is the hotel that has the power to surprise you. Most of the time, you get what you pay for. But very occasionally you get a little bit more and the experience stays with you. I try not to judge ...