Cowes Week Sailing Regatta

The Isle of Wight (off the south coast of England) is under starter’s orders, ready to host Cowes Week 2010!

The action kicks off tomorrow, 31 July, through 7 August 2010.  This is the 184th season – meaning this great tradition has taken place…

Beach Holidays – Tips to Avoid Common Hazards

Before you head to the beach it’s a good idea to do a little research and be prepared to recognise and avoid some of the potential dangers.  There are plenty of excellent resources online, so we will point out a few of them and you can go…

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix

It’s a quick turnaround for the F1 teams after last weekend’s German Grand Prix as they set up in Hungary for the next race. 

The Hungarian Grand Prix is race No.12 in the 2010 calendar and takes place from 30 July-1 August. …

Liverpool FC vs. FK Rabotnicki – Macedonia

Liverpool FC travels out to Macedonia for a third qualifying match in the Europa League this Thursday, 29 July 2010.  Kick off is 20:45 local time and gates open about two hours before.

(Just in case you are wondering where in…

Inter v Atletico – Super Cup

The 2010 UEFA Super Cup marks the 35th year of this annual competition. 

The match takes place on Friday, 27 August 2010 with kick off at 8:45 (CET) (7:45pm UK time).  The venue is the Stade Louis II in beautiful…

Malaria Buzz – Mozzies Don’t Care Who You Are!

Britain’s darling and X Factor celebrity Cheryl Cole recently contracted malaria after a trip to Tanzania.  She is reported to be on the mend now, and her illness has certainly helped raise awareness of health risks when travelling abroad.  She had taken a…

German F1 Grand Prix

This week the F1 teams are gearing up for the German Grand Prix, which takes place from 23-25 July 2010. 

The event is officially the ‘Formula 1 Grosser Preis Santander Von Deutschland 2010’.  The venue is the circuit at…

Eurostar Ski Train Bookings

With the sun shining and the summer holidays only just upon us it seems way too early to think about snow and skiing.  However, die-hard skiers and boarders will know from experience that the early bird catches the best deals –…

Paul the Octopus May Transfer to Madrid!

What a shame that Paul the psychic octopus has gone into retirement after his dazzling performance in predicting the outcome of the World Cup.   With his talents he could have won us a few squid on the lottery.

The…

France – Measles Outbreak

According to the Foreign Office the French authorities have reported an outbreak of measles in parts of France, especially in Lille and close to Bordeaux. 

(Lille hosts a huge open air market each September which attracts a lot of visitors,…