Tim Gallagher

Food and Drink

Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor

Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity.

16 November 2025

Climate

Heat domes explained: Here's why the US is so hot at the moment

Meteorologists explain the phenomenon behind the unseasonally hot temperatures.

24 May 2024

Earth News

How to boost butterfly numbers in your garden this spring

Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden.

1 May 2024

Travel News

Shake off winter with these beautiful spring hikes in Europe

Ready to embrace the new season? Get outdoors with the best spring hikes in Europe.

24 March 2024

Culture news

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

2 February 2024

Food and Drink

"Sheep's head anyone?" What foods are on European tables at Christmas?

From sheep's head to the forerunner of the charcuterie, what are the origins of Europe's Christmas culinary traditions?

21 December 2023

Culture news

Can foraging for Christmas Decorations save you money?

Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland.

13 December 2023

Culture news

Forgotten Jack Hilton book to be republished after tenacious campaign

The name of author Jack Hilton was lost to history, before a 28-year-old bartender set out to uncover his legacy. Now, following a campaign to get the book back into print, it has been signed by Vintage (Penguin), the UK's largest publishing house.

7 July 2023

Destinations

A guide to 9 of the most awe-inspiring bodies of water in Europe

Lake Bled and Como make the list of course, but there are many secret springs and rivers to discover too.

15 June 2023

Ecotech

These European solar farms are cutting petrol costs with sheep

A solar farm in Kosovo and Austria’s biggest PV plant have brought in some woolly helpers - here’s why.

4 May 2023

Destinations

Ditch Europe’s capitals for these off-the-radar city breaks

Want a city break without the crowds? Why not give these 'second cities' a go.

19 March 2023

Culture news

Lawsuit by 'Romeo and Juliet' actors criticised by director's son

Actors Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were teenagers when they say they were sexually exploited on set of the 1960s classic.

11 January 2023

Culture news

Why is home entertainment booming in Europe?

From streaming services to video games or music - a growing number of people in Britain are choosing to spend their time and money on entertainment at home and the trend is expected to almost double in some parts of Europe.

11 January 2023

Culture news

Anarchy for Ireland? Johnny Rotten possible Eurovision entry

The former Sex Pistols frontman is entering with band Public Image Ltd.

9 January 2023

Culture news

Songs R Us - Hear the music most listened to across Europe

Can you learn about a nation's character from their music taste?

9 January 2023

Culture news

Party poopers: Why do right-wing governments hate ravers?

Italy has become the latest in a long line of EU countries to ban free parties. Why do right-wing governments seem hell-bent on cracking down on people's right to party?

9 January 2023

Culture news

What's happening to next day delivery postage in France?

The timbre rouge is a staple of French life but it's time has come according to La Poste which has new plans for next day deliveries.

3 January 2023

Culture news

Prequel to New Year's Eve staple 'Dinner for One' announced

The comedy classic has been a firm fixture on TV schedules across much of the continent for decades. Now millions who watched over the years will have even more to wonder about Miss Sophie's early life and loves.

2 January 2023

Culture news

Why has Andrew Tate been arrested in Romania?

The influencer was taken into custody by Romanian authorities yesterday.

30 December 2022

Culture news

Eurovision boss says excluding Russia was "hard"

Russia was excluded form the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 due to the country's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

30 December 2022