Entertainment

Heston Blumenthal announces winner of national culinary challenge
Today Heston Blumenthal announces the winner of a nationwide search for the culinary British innovator of the future set to transform the UK cooking experience. Since its launch in April the ‘Kitchen Innovation Challenge’, has seen 600 new ideas submitted from across the UK.

Christmas at Planet Hollywood - Welcome to tinsel town
Planet Hollywood has launched a festive menu to spread Christmas cheer throughout the winter months. For the perfect yuletide event, a traditional feast with all the trimmings has been added to their diverse menu.

Oceans 12 – Award winning photographers support marine environment
Few people are better qualified to inspire the protection of the oceans than the world’s finest underwater photographers and that’s why the UK’s pioneering shark and marine conservation organisation, Bite-Back, turned to them for help.
Owners of handbag dogs warned of need for insurance
Sainsbury's Finance is urging people who follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Geri Halliwell by purchasing small pedigree dogs to take out pet insurance.
Christmas market with a difference celebrates quality Scottish products
Bored of the usual Christmas shopping experience? Then visit Glisten! - an exciting and alternative six-day Christmas market which will celebrate Scotland’s diverse creative talent, ranging from high-end fashion and interior designers to jewellers, painters and other leading craft makers.

Posh to get a taste of the Austrian Tirol
On Thursday 3rd December, Victoria Beckham will be in attendance at one the greatest clubs in the Alps, Pacha in the Designhotel Madlein, Ischgl, for the launch of the first designer bottles of RICH Prosecco and RICH Rosé. The top ski resort of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will welcome the style icon, fashion designer and former Spice Girl, for a specially themed ‘Music and Fashion Fairytale’ evening.

New survey reveals changing attitudes amongst female drinkers
A new study released as part of the Martini ‘Stay Beautiful’ campaign suggests an emerging trend amongst women who enjoy a drink but want to be able to maintain their style & sophistication throughout the evening.

Celebrities line-up to model official BBC Children in Need t-shirt
The official t-shirt for BBC Children in Need 2009 has been launched across ASDA stores. A host of celebrities are lending their support to the campaign including Peaches Geldof, Liz McClarnon and Zoe Lucker - and a donation from every t-shirt sold will go towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.

James Martin wins Autoglym Celebrity Concours
For the third year in succession, TV chef and renowned car enthusiast, James Martin, triumphed in the Autoglym Celebrity Concours at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show.
Free-to-air listed sporting events
Sporting events with a special national resonance should continue to be protected for the widest-possible television audience.

RIAS home insurance multi-media advertising campaign
Over 50s specialist insurance provider RIAS has launched a new home insurance advertising campaign, across both TV and radio, to extend its consumer offering into the market following the development of its new brand vision and proposition.

New Turkish style restaurant opens in London
Tike Istanbul, Grill & Bar has recently opened on the ground and first floors of the Richard Rogers designed Lloyds Register building, adjacent to Fenchurch Street Station in London EC3. A proven favourite with the young professionals of Istanbul, it has already caught the attention of London’s discerning Turkish community.
Find perfect presents for the men in your life at Edinburgh’s The Living Room
Take the hassle out of Christmas shopping at a glamorous gift event being held at The Living Room on Tuesday 17th November (from 5.30-9pm). Throughout the evening, guests can drop in and hear Edinburgh’s top fashion, grooming, fitness, style and adventure experts giving advice on the best gift ideas for the man who has everything.

Oh no, we can’t - Credit crunch hits panto land
The traditional visit to a pantomime is under threat as this year UK families plan to bypass the theatre and stick to the sofa to save the Christmas pennies. Only 23 per cent of UK families claim that they will definitely attend a show this year, down one third (34 per cent) from last year.
Celeb health trends slammed
GPs have slammed the ‘health-styles' of the rich and famous - warning that UK women are wasting money and potentially risking their health following celebrity health fads like cupping, colonic irrigation or extreme detoxes.