Entertainment
Wimbledon plus World Cup equal smashing time for UK households
As World Cup Fever and Wimbledon Mania sweep the nation, Halifax Home Insurance anticipates a significant rise in claims for broken windows and accidental breakages.
Exciting new exhibition celebrates Shakespeare’s women
An intriguing new exhibition celebrating Shakespeare’s women is set to open from 3 July until the end of October. The exhibition, entitled ‘Shakespeare’s Women in Art and on Stage’ will provide a unique and rare opportunity to discover some of the hidden treasures of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Royal Shakespeare Company collections.
Music fans flock to Barcelona for festival season
This summer, Barcelona is set to be one of the go-to destinations for European music fans, with the city playing host to two major music festivals – Primavera Sound which took place in May and Sonar in June.
New Travelex card keeps WAGs on a budget in South Africa
Foreign exchange specialist Travelex has developed a special WAG application for Cash Passport, its prepaid currency card.
Janet Street-Porter makes summer kebabs
TV presenter, writer and British icon Janet Street Porter is fronting Red Tractor Week, which celebrates 10 years of 'Great Food and Great Farming'.
Get into the festival spirit with MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics and the MAC Pro Team decamped to the legendary Isle of Wight Festival to keep a host of top celebrities, performers and guests looking refreshed from dusk until dawn, and this year festival goers were able to make like a VIP and experience MAC in all its glory.
Prepare to party at Florida's Vinyl Music Festival
If electro music is your thing then head to Sarasota this July for the Vinyl Music Festival (VMF). This three day event is the largest electronic music festival on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast, with sunshine guaranteed and VIP passes for only £55 – it’s not to be missed.
Enjoy festival fever but watch for crime in the crowds
Over three million people are primed to don their wellies, pack up their tents and head to one of the 500 festivals being held in the UK alone this summer. But with the crowds comes the risk of crime.
Alexandra Burke named brand ambassador for Sure
Alexandra has been unveiled as the first ever brand ambassador for Sure Women deodorant. Effortlessly balancing her busy lifestyle while remaining poised and confident makes her the perfect face of the UK’s number one deodorant brand.
Steven Gerrard already a World Cup winner
England captain Steven Gerrard has topped a poll of players in England’s 2010 FIFA World Cup squad who motorists would most like to have to change a tyre on their car.
Honda CR-Z Hybrid TV advert
The 60-second spot for the CR-Z showcases the car’s unique three driving modes of Econ, Sport and Normal – and reflects the changing moods of the driver in each of the settings.
Footie fans to watch World Cup from the comfort of their sofa
World Cup fever is set to sweep the nation's living rooms this summer, with 93 per cent of World Cup watchers planning to catch some, or all of the action from the comfort of their armchairs - according to the Post Office World Cup Spending Report.
Brits plan a TV summer
LED TVs are this year’s high tech must-have, reports Twenga, the next-generation shopping search engine, with searches up 371% in a month. 3D features however are not yet a deal-breaker, with 3D vision in 12th place among search criteria.
Blackburn Rovers ‘value for money’ champions
With the Premiership season now finished, many supporters will be thinking of how they can fund their season tickets for the next.
World Cup penalty warning over broadband download limits
Kick off is only a day away and many football fanatics will be planning their schedule to make the most of World Cup viewing - something that will be made considerably easier with live TV streaming and catch up TV services now available through their broadband connection.