Remembering The Battle Of Mons Mons will commemorate the First Battle of Mons with wreath-laying ceremonies honouring British and Commonwealth soldiers, Victoria Cross heroes, wartime sacrifice and the enduring legacy of the British Expeditionary Force. Special events will take place this weekend to mark the anniversary of the First Battle of Mons on 23 August,…
Chef Arup stars in Taste Asia’s second issue, where his Black Cod earns 2026 Signature Creation recognition and he receives the limited Flavours of Asia Award for culinary excellence, leadership. Acclaimed Chef Arup Dasgupta Is Featured In An Exclusive Taste Asia Interview, While His Black Cod Is Named A Signature Creation And He Receives The…
Racing The Atlantic Belgian sailor Quentin Debois is preparing to race solo from New York to England in a Mini 6.50, chasing a North Atlantic record of 17 days and nine hours. Belgian sailor Quentin Debois hopes to make waves in yet another world record attempt. He is already the first Belgian to set the…
Photo: The award-winning Vanilla Bombolone earned a prestigious two-star Great Taste Award. London Bakery Wins Double Great Taste Honour Italian-inspired bakery Bombolone Doughnuts has added two accolades to its growing list of achievements after being recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2026. The London café received a 2-Star Great Taste Award for its Vanilla Bombolone,…
Saving Belgium’s Lapwings A pioneering conservation project at ZOO Planckendael rescues vulnerable Northern Lapwing eggs from farmland, incubates them safely and releases young birds while helping restore habitats essential to their long-term survival. A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction. Once a familiar sight in Belgian…
A retired telecoms worker from Belgium is among those behind an innovative smartphone app that aims to keep you fit and discover “hidden gems” all over the world. Philippe Pleckspaen helped launch “Jooks”, an application that helps you navigate your way around a locality, spotlighting places of interest. The idea is that users do this…
Majority Think EU Is A “Place Of Stability In A Troubled World” The interview highlights growing European confidence in the EU as a source of stability, peace and security, while economic concerns, rising living costs and expectations for stronger leadership continue increasing. While economic concerns grow, Europeans value the peaceful, protective and cooperative nature of…
Lucie Campbell from Harper Adams University showcases its upcycled, high-fibre snack bars ahead of representing the UK at the European Young Enterprise Finals. Young Entrepreneurs Rescue Fruit Waste A team of student entrepreneurs from Harper Adams University will represent the UK at the European finals of the Young Enterprise competition in early July with their…
Stepping out….for a good cause Fifteen walkers completed the 200-mile Greater Manchester Ringway in 15 days, raising more than £22,000 for Cancer Research UK while honouring Jen Jackson’s memory and supporting ovarian cancer awareness. A bunch of chums have completed a charity walk for a “deeply personal fundraising challenge” – enduring gruelling conditions in the process….
Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele celebrate after winning Belgium’s national bartending championships, securing places at the 2026 World Cocktail Championship in Macau. Photo courtesy of Belgian Bartenders’ Union. Serving up success for Belgium Belgium crowned Claude Remacle and Kristof Vandenabeele national bartending champions, earning them places at the 2026 World Cocktail Championship in Macau after…
