The new MINI Clubman continues generation change in MINI model family Built in the UK at MINI Plant Oxford, priced from £19,995 OTR Another new chapter has opened in the regeneration of the MINI model family, with the launch of the new MINI Clubman. Following the success of the re-energised MINI 3-door Hatch and the successful launch of the MINI 5-door Hatch, the new model offers customers a premium vehicle featuring the highest level of ride refinement ever seen in...Read more

MOVE OR MO. SAVE A BRO. JOIN THE MOVEMENT THIS MOVEMBER Movember, the month formerly known as ‘November’, launches its 2015 campaign to Mo Bros and Mo Sistas across the nation, encouraging men and women to sign up and grow a mo or commit to MOVE to raise awareness and funds for men’s health. As Mo Bros unite and clean shave on the 1st of the month, they become walking, talking billboards helping to generate awareness and raise vital funds...Read more

Be #autumnaware about carbon monoxide dangers With the weather changing and us all beginning to think about turning up the thermostat, lighting the fire or switching on the heating, it’s a good time to be #autumnaware by making sure your home is protected against Carbon Monoxide (CO). Commonly referred to as the ‘silent killer’, carbon monoxide cannot be smelt, seen or tasted and at this time of year it’s common to see a rise in the number of CO poisoning...Read more

Twiggy, Ben Fogle, Bill Oddie and Chris Beardshaw are backing Wild About Gardens Week this autumn and urging gardeners to save hedgehogs. The annual celebration of garden wildlife hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts has joined forces with Hedgehog Street this year to highlight what gardeners can do to help this much-loved yet fast-declining species. See wildaboutgardensweek.org.uk for inspiration, competitions, events and booklet. High profile supporters of Wild About Gardens Week explain how we can...Read more

Volvo XC90 receives top five star rating in Euro NCAP assessment The Volvo XC90 has been awarded five stars and achieved top ratings in its 2015 Euro NCAP tests. The XC90 with standard City Safety technology stood out as the first car from any manufacturer to score full points in Euro NCAP Autonomous Emergency Braking Car to Car rear-end tests (AEB City & AEB Interurban). “This is further proof that with Volvo XC90 we have developed one of the safest...Read more

Lemon chicken with omega cool pesto Serves 4 Ingredients: Lemon chicken: 4 free-range chicken breasts Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Omega Cool Oil 1 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild Sauce: 200g baby plum tomatoes halved 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild 1 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Omega Cool Oil 240g dried linguine Omega Pesto: Large bunch of fresh basil ½ clove...Read more

Cuckoo Halloween Bircher Muesli with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds For the Muesli • 1/2 cup jumbo rolled oats. • 1 tablespoon linseed. • 1/2 cup natural yogurt. • 1/2 cup water. • 1/2 cup puréed pumpkin. • 1 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup. • Pinch of cinnamon if desired. Topping • 3/4 cup natural yogurt. • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger pieces, chopped. • 1/4 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla essence. Serves 4 • Mix first five ingredients and put in individual...Read more

At a glance The new C-Class Estate is technically advanced, aerodynamically efficient and boasts lightweight aluminium construction, underpinned by class-leading levels of sophisticated safety, connectivity and convenience features. The extensive model range is powered by EU6-compliant turbo-charged petrol and diesel engines with six-speed manual or 7G-Tronic Plus seven-speed automatic transmissions; there are two ultra-efficient petrol and diesel hybrid models that top the emissions and economy charts, and drivers have the choice of luxurious SE, engaging Sport or dynamic AMG Line...Read more

As we’re gripped in the present round of 007 mania the team here at The-Boomers (huge fans of Mr Craig) wondered how old Bond was ‘meant’ to be when Iain Fleming penned Casino Royale in 1952? Our best research came up with late 30s, making the character a full decade younger than Daniel Craig today, however pretty much the same age as when Casino Royale was released in 2006. Roger Moore was 58 when he hung up his Walther PPK...Read more

President Xi Jinping wants Fish n Chips During Chinese President Xi Jinping state visit he says he is keen to eat fish and chips in a traditional pub. Hopefullt Fish and chips are on the menu today when Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan visit the Prime Minister country residence, Chequers Court,in Buckinghamshire, England, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. We’ve been searching for a few of the best fish and chip shops in the UK, and not surprisingly...Read more