‘English fizz has become hip’ – Jonathan Ray on the English wine renaissance
English sparkling wines have been delicious for a while, but only now are they getting recognition, writes Jonathan Ray English…
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Inside the new G2 Vision Jet – ‘Akin to a luxury SUV’
Cirrus’s nippy G2 Vision Jet brings the performance of larger aircraft into a small but beautiful package, writes Ben Griffiths…
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GoldenEye’s lesser known sister is a Jamaican gem
High up in the Blue Mountains, looking down onto Jamaica’s capital city, Andrew Harris discovers a luxury retreat that’s not…
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What you need to know when taking art onboard your yacht
There are manifold issues when it comes to floating assets, particularly art. Here is what you should consider when taking…
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Tristram Hunt: The Spear’s Midas interview
The historian and former Labour MP, now director of the V&A, talks design, populism and sharks with Emelia Hamilton-Russell How…
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Welcome to the Med in the Alps – Eden Roc, Ascona
Ascona on Lake Maggiore blends Swiss and Italian cultures and makes the most of the surrounding water and mountains, writes…
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Review: Porsche Macan is still ahead of the pack
It’s goodbye to diesel as Stuttgart’s acclaimed sporting SUV gets a makeover for 2019, writes Gareth Herincx When the Porsche…
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The two-tone watch is making a timely comeback
A watch style that had become déclassé in recent decades is back in favour with top manufacturers, says Timothy Barber…
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Here are eight of the most beautiful libraries in the world, whose amazing ambience would make you reach out for…
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There are many beautiful palaces in India. Experience the intricate architecture of Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal along with the southern splendour…
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Why our obsession with numbers and university admissions doesn’t add up
Numbers control everything in our lives, but few digits inspire such strong emotions as those that determine university places, writes…
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Meet Hugh Dickinson: The man behind the plan for a £20k-a-year boarding school
Entrepreneur Hugh Dickinson is aiming to create a more affordable boarding school – one that is genuinely affordable to the…
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Everyone loves the countryside – but does it actually offer the privacy you want?
The countryside is in high demand – but does it really offer the peaceful escape and privacy that many of…
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Stand-up review: ‘The Yank is a Manc!’
Spear’s cover artist Adam Dant applauds a stand up act about a falling down mansion It’s a long way from…
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Sam Leith on why perfection is overrated
Digital precision has enhanced the images we see and the sounds we hear – but is it robbing creative works…
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Jaltarang menu at Kutir review: ‘Catch this expedition while it lasts’
Arun Kakar heads to a quiet cottage off Sloane Square and discovers one of the best curry houses in town…
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Photographer Haris Nukem on faith, spirituality and his new London show
Arun Kakar talks to photographer Haris Nukem about what to expect from his upcoming show at London’s Maddox Gallery London-based…
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How nature can help the healing process – Jo Foley
Finally, we’re paying more attention to mental health and how nature can help the healing process, writes Jo Foley At…
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William Sitwell meets Simon Rogan: ‘I don’t think people fear my arrival in the kitchen anymore’
Not content with wowing the world from a Cumbrian Village, a newly chilled Simon Rogan is building a global empire,…
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Ooty review: South Indian fine dining debuts with confidence in Marylebone
A restaurant in Marylebone takes Rasika Sittamparam on a nostalgic journey through South Indian dishes, à la haute cuisine On…
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