As two of the UK's ... on the beach.' "I challenge Paul to a beach race," Bob says, "I'm not going to say who wins. But it’s an interesting result..." Paul and Bob went fly fishing for brown ...

Our annual Foundation Day celebrations marked our 200th birthday and recognised four honorary graduates for their contributions to society. Manchester celebrates three female scientists in top 100 UK ...

While this rod can handle plenty of abuse, a misplaced step will break it or bend and snap off a guide. If your fishing exploits will be limited to “set-it-and-forget-it” bait-slinging ...

There is, of course, some subjectivity involved with this review. Fly anglers are an opinionated bunch, and the single “best” fly rod for trout will differ from one person to the next depending on ...

Dysfunction in the post-Brexit border system is prompting a growing number of UK plant and food traders to try to set up their own “control points” where products can be inspected, as an ...

Newport Beach is known for its boating and surf culture ... There will be a big screen set up for the fans to watch – the event is free for spectators, though there is a VIP area set up for ...

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The UK economy will enjoy its fastest growth in more than 70 years in 2021 as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to the Bank of England. The economy is expected to expand by 7.25% this ...

If you're reading this in a cold house in the UK with a woolly hat on your head ... While Mr Sunak has a ghastly set of problems to attend to at home, part of being an effective prime minister ...