independent.co.uk —  49+ min ago

...produce wonderful vinos -- think sparkling wines from France, feather-light whites from Italy and rich reds from Spain -- it's actually the countries south... ...It's the end result of a plan by winemakers John and Brigid Forrest (both of whom are medical doctors, hence the name) to produce wines that "deliver... ...A perfect example of this is The Independent Wine Club's south of the Equator case....

independent.co.uk —  2+ hour, 26+ min ago

...In a statement shared with the PA news agency, Battersea chief executive Peter Laurie said the home was "joining the nation" in mourning the loss... ...Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has paid tribute to Paul O"Grady as a "devoted animal lover" and a "champion for the underdog" following his death.... ..."Paul will always be associated with Battersea and we are truly saddened to have lost such a true friend and huge part of our charity."...

independent.co.uk —  30+ min ago

...The incident took place on the slopes of Flagstaff Mountain, part of the luxury Deer Valley Resort near Park City on 26 February 2016, when Paltrow... ...Hollywood movie star Gwyneth Paltrow is currently appearing in court in Utah after she was accused of injuring a man in a ski crash in February 2016... ...Shae Sanderson-Herath, the plaintiff's daughter, did raise the possibility of GoPro video existing in a contemporaneous email that was discussed... ...Paltrow, at least as well known as a lifestyle influencer these days as she is for her performances in films like Se7en, Emma, Sliding Doors, Shakespeare...

independent.co.uk —  1+ hour, 32+ min ago

...Trash mounds of up to 10,000 tons along the French capital's streets -- reportedly equal to the weight of the Eiffel Tower -- have become a striking... ...French President Emmanuel Marcon's controversial pension bill appeared to be winding down.... ...Paris is a mess, and I want to get on with normal life," said Paris resident Amandine Betout, 32, getting her morning croissant in Le Marais district... ...It can be dangerous if it's left too long," said artist Gil Franco, 73....

independent.co.uk —  2+ hour, 47+ min ago

...New York JFK and Toronto.... ...Yes, for many years Air India was the carrier of choice across the Atlantic: it had the right to pick up passengers in London and take them, economically... ...Yet ahead of a meeting with Campbell Wilson, chief executive officer and managing director of Air India, I checked my travel records and discovered... ...I have been to India on multiple occasions in the past two decades, but on airlines such as Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and even Cathay Pacific (for...

independent.co.uk —  2+ hour, 52+ min ago

...Winemaker Chapel Down has reported a jump in sales and profits after selling a record number of sparkling wines and bumping up its prices.... ...Chief executive Andrew Carter said plans to double the size of the business by 2026 are under way. "2022 has been a record year for Chapel Down with... ...Chapel Down said its brand name will be associated with a number of UK sporting events this year, including at Ascot Racecourse and England Cricket...

independent.co.uk —  37+ min ago

...Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey. Get our The Life Cinematic email for free.... ...Disney has been embroiled in controversy after firing a producer who helped steer the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for more than two decades.... ...The request was reportedly to do with the release of Marvel's latest film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.... ...Last year, Alonso was vocal during Disney's dispute with Floriday over the "Don't Say Gay" bill, urging former CEO, Bob Chapek, to voice his opposition...

independent.co.uk —  2+ hour, 38+ min ago

...Commenting on the findings, Dr Michael Yates, a clinical psychologist specialising in sexual health said: "It shows there is still a lack of understanding... ...A 2019 poll by Sky Data found that, while more than half (53 per cent) of UK adults said they were confident in explaining what asexuality is, the...

independent.co.uk —  1+ hour, 10+ min ago

...Dominic Raab has claimed there are "safe and legal" routes for Afghan refugees to get to the UK as he was grilled about the military veteran who... ...The Independent revealed this week that the Afghan pilot was forced to flee Afghanistan -- leaving his young family -- and travel to the UK on a... ...But senior Tory Tobias Ellwood has told The Independent there is "no functioning process" that allows Afghans to apply for asylum in the UK from... ...Mr Raab was foreign secretary at the time of the Taliban takeover in August 2021....

independent.co.uk —  2+ hour, 36+ min ago

...Cape Town in South Africa has been named the cheapest holiday destination in the world, according to a new study.... ...Post Office Travel Money has revealed its 17th annual report, which compares the cost of eight travel items in 40 of the world's most popular holiday... ...A melting pot of beautifully preserved architectural styles, temples and some incredible food, its Ancient City is also a Unesco World Heritage Site... ...The 20 cheapest holiday destinations. 1) Cape Town, South Africa: The Twelve Apostles mountain range, Cape Town....