William Sitwell meets Claude Bosi: ‘Some of my friends say I’m more British than them’
In the former UK headquarters of the famous French tyre company, Claude Bosi is plotting his return Like so many…
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Serie A side Parma Calcio 1913 announces takeover
Parma Calcio makes the landmark announcement a day before the start of the Serie A season US firm Krause Group…
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‘Investing in rare and extraordinary whisky is about more than just economics’
Some single malts offer an opportunity to claim a piece of Scotch history – and can be a worthwhile investment…
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Jim Mellon Diary: My quest for the elixir of youth
Bioscience entrepreneur Jim Mellon has spent lockdown preparing for webinars and questing for the elixir of youth As told to…
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Jason Cowley on Marcelo Bielsa: ‘There is no one quite like him’
After years of failure, Leeds United finally found their saviour in Marcelo Bielsa, a sixtysomething maverick from Argentina In the…
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‘It’s time to start tunnelling to the city’ – musings of a Country Mouse
Our new columnist Daisy Dunn muses on a lockdown spent in the countryside – and contemplates a return to the…
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The Balmoral, Edinburgh hotel review: ‘Quite an achievement’
Cool, sleek and not a hint of tartan in sight – Rocco Forte’s luxury Edinburgh outpost is quite an achievement…
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Most expensive pets to own in the UK
Britain is a nation of animal lovers, demonstrated by the whopping £5 billion a year spent on pets. But whether…
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The Spear’s Schools Index: Choosing the right school for your child
Starting early and knowing what to ask are key, says Fiona McKenzie The school you choose for your child can…
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Most expensive tea sets
Here we run down some of the most expensive tea sets that money can buy Costing up to half a…
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Gravity training in a world turned upside down
Regular gravity workouts will increase upper body strength as well, helping with both your focus and your balance. writes Jo…
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Sam Leith’s lockdown reads
Some of the selections here might have the effect, as well as whiling away the hours, of making us count…
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An ‘enchanting’ journey through Laos and Cambodia
From Buddhist temples to mine-clearing rats and a range of arts, Cambodia and Laos have plenty to keep adventurous travellers…
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Summer reading: Three of the best books out now
Looking for something to read? Here are three books out now recommended by Spear’s The Deficit Myth By Stephanie Kelton…
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Exploring the ‘prelapsarian paradise’ of Amanpulo
Luxury hotelier Aman hit the jackpot when it opened Amanpulo on a small Philippine island, where spectacular nature is all…
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‘The Mark Hix story is by no means over…’
Chef Mark Hix has grand plans in store after a major setback It seemed like the restaurant world’s first high-profile…
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Beverley Knight – The Spear’s Midas interview
The singer and musical actress made herself heard during lockdown – even if her beloved shoes didn’t see much use…
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Is Cary Grant’s To Catch a Thief wardrobe the finest of his career?
Grant would look good in a bin bag, but here he has what is arguably the best wardrobe of his…
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Reflections on the ‘exciting challenge’ of dining during lockdown
Adapt we must, but don’t take lockdown as a chore, take it as an exciting challenge If nothing else, the…
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This Chelsea clinic’s ‘sci-fi-sounding’ therapies are used by CEOs
This Chelsea clinic is doing healthcare with a twist Described by the Daily Mail, no less, as ‘the world’s most…
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