Hagley Park beckons on our final rally day and the beautiful weather is back. Hello Christchurch. Everyone gets stuck in putting together the ‘roadshow’. Christchurch council are pulling out all the stops with a stage and entertainers to make it …
It's sunny and bright, and there’s no wind, is this really Wellington? Well we are on the waterfront in ' the Best Little Capital in the world' and it is a stunning morning. We've three Rolls Royce's, a Bentley, Range …
Another early morning start and we fueled up on coffee and big breakfasts before watching Napier recede into our rear-vision mirrors.We headed towards Masterton and another heart-warming welcome from the locals. One of the highlights of the Rally has been coming to …
Recently I participated in a truly Nordic activity. I spent the better part of my Sunday sliding around on the ice between the small town of Sigtuna and Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. I was taking part in “Vikingarännet” (directly …
After months of planning we are on the threshold of the Great British Car Rally. I’m excited by the prospect. An Alexander Dennis bus, liveried to reflect Britain’s innovation, technology and green credentials, will hit the road with another 150+ …
UKTI organised a week long UK roadshow from 4-8 February focused on promoting power opportunities in Emerging Europe and holding in depth meetings with UK companies interested in expanding their business in the region. Here's a rundown of the highlights... …
It’s always fascinating to go back to a country that you haven’t visited for a while. So it was with my visit to India last week, my first for about nine years. My parents used to live in Kerala and …
Not sure if I should be worried or not, but my husband has suddenly developed a need to reconnect with his youth. Fortunately not by splashing out on racy sports cars or seeking a young trophy girlfriend (at least, I …
The UK healthcare system is considered on many criteria to be the best in the world. Now that’s probably what you’d expect the new Managing Director of Healthcare UK to say. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to …
When I suggested a few months ago we might want to emblazon a Mini in a Union Flag and drive it around Germany for a year to promote the GREATness of Britain, I certainly didn't expect it would end up …
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