Serves 4

Britain would need to put a 20 per cent "fat tax" on unhealthy food and drink to improve the numbers of people suffering diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, medical experts warn.

Keane's debut album had its charms, if you convinced yourself it was closer in spirit to A-ha than Coldplay.

Bath salts have fulfilled a variety of useful purposes over the years. The Ancient Greeks, for example, used them to mimic sea water's supposedly healing properties. More recently, they have served, when employed as a gift, as a succinct, socially acceptable way of expressing utter indifference to another human being.

Makes about 24 biscuits

Cutesy covers of classic songs are marketing gold, says Rhodri Marsden

Serves 4

People are underestimating sugar levels in drinks which are perceived to be "healthy" options, according to new research.

Serves 4

Serves 6

What can I say about bottle mint sauce? Sweet, vinegary, it's just horrendous. I can't believe anyone would want to put that on a lovely piece of meat. Forget it! Try this and you'll never look back.

Makes 16

Owing money, he gave one writer a cheque for $600. Asked if it would bounce, he said, 'like a basketball'

The Irn-Bru maker AG Barr is moving into the ice-cream market with a range of tropical flavour tubs and lollies under its Rubicon brand.