Before the beginning of the documentary The Bengali Detective, the producer made an announcement to the assembled media, reveals Cathrin Schaer.

A photo exhibition about flowers is the result of a life-changing experience for Joanne Cunningham.

Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

If you haven't seen a movie that makes you feel nauseous in a while, you may want to check out Keisha Castle-Hughes' latest film, writes Cathrin Schaer.

While summer continues to roll on, the fashionable tipple should still be rosé. No one is quite sure what is behind the rise and rise of this previously lowly ranked style, but it's popping up all over the place.

The Berlin Festival has welcomed back 'Boy' director Taika Waititi and claimed him as one of their own.

The mother of a pregnant woman with learning difficulties pleaded with a UK court yesterday for her daughter to be sterilised to stop her having any more children.

Hell hath no fury like a Belieber scorned: Pop phenom Justin Bieber admits he was upset after he missed out on the Best New Artist gong at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

Stocks on Wall Street were mixed as investors awaited a fresh reason to extend the rally, while commodities including oil, gold and copper were boosted on hopes that Chinese demand would remain strong.

Switzerland upheld its reputation for having one of the most liberal yet lethal firearms laws in Europe.

How New Zealand takes to Suzuki's latest Swift could make or break the brand here.

Every year amateur and professional golfers from around the world descend on the small town of Akureyri in Iceland for a round of midnight golf.

Up to now only travel books and travel gadgets have run in this space but I think we might also add useful travel websites to the list.

With year-round sun and warm sea, Portugal's Algarve makes a great base for a holiday, finds Cathy Packe.

Strokestown Park's gracious delights front a grim attraction, writes Graham Reid.

Keen to impress on Valentine's Day? Knock your beloved's socks off with a classic Gallic dish.

Liqueurs - even the name sounds thick, rich and sweet. But are they glutinous, fruit-based sugar syrups, or is there something a bit more to them? Well, of course there is.

Cathrin Schaer blogs from the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.

A radio promotion offering the chance to win a 'hot' wife from Ukraine has offended New Zealand immigrants from the eastern European country.