Imagine yourself on a weekend away at a British country-house hotel, and thoughts of afternoon tea on the terrace and reading the papers over a full English breakfast may well spring to mind. But those traditions have now been supplemented by some of the most modern cooking happening anywhere in the country.

Direct communication between the superpowers was never established with a direct, dedicated phone line, it has emerged.

The artist will play dates in Glasgow, Blackpool and London

London-based Irish designer Orla Kiely began her career in fashion, but has since become a legend within the interior circle. Her quirky and recognisable prints have featured on various objects from kitchenware and lamps to cars and wallpaper. Her pop-up shops at John Lewis are open until 16 June.

For all the Nobel prizes and predictions of global apocalypse and preaching to the converted, climate change remains a niche issue

With seriously high stakes, it's an extreme arena

Seven days before the first Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler fight in 2010 the trouble started when the fight was postponed, Froch gained 7lb at a barbecue, his elbow was injured and his eardrum was damaged.

For a player who loves nothing better than to topple the biggest names at the biggest tournaments, Laura Robson was yesterday handed the perfect draw for the French Open, which begins in Paris tomorrow.

'It was the appellant's obligation to understand the conditions of bail and ensure they were adhered to'

'The Cobra' is a friend of the Dane but is spitting mad after Groves and Cleverly helped him out

Kierkegaard's work encompasses, philosophy, psychology, literary criticism, fiction and theology

Former Asda and Royal Mail boss Allan Leighton has been named the new chief executive of Danish lucky-charms jeweller Pandora after Puma poached its current boss.

'Put me in ski trousers, and I'm happy'

It has been voted the world's best restaurant three years in a row, but is unlikely to be be winning any hygiene awards after dozens of diners fell ill with food poisoning.