Steven Spielberg, director/producer of many classics including four of five Indiana Jones movies, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List, creates another withWar Horse. The story of Joey, a one of a kind horse that starts life separated from his mother, begins as he is noticed by young Albert Narracott, mesmerised by Joey’s beauty and innocence. Owners are soon […]

When we talk about the Second World War and the Holocaust, we sometimes go into hypothesis. What if the Allies and the rest of the world were aware of the scale of the atrocities carried out by the Nazi regime? Would they have invaded sooner? Would they have been able […]

Hitch-hiking was the best way to travel for me back in the ’70s. I’d pack a rucksack and sleeping bag and head for the nearest motorway service station. I always picked the height of summer, July or August, and went for it. I’d save around fifty quid for the trip. Most of […]

As the campsites clear after another spectacular and controversial weekend, it’s time to reflect on another round of the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. The German Grand Prix never disappoints and this year was no different: there were penalties, arguments, technical hearings and, between all that, some good old-fashioned racing! […]

The beer is piled high, the bratwurst is sizzling on the barbecue and the Schumacher flags are dominating the skyline. It must be German Grand Prix time! Since arriving on the Formula 1 calendar in 1970, the Hockenheimring has hosted 32 race weekends and, although it does not hold the same […]

Fernando Alonso withstood relentless pressure from no fewer than three different World Champions today as he took a crucial victory in the German Grand Prix. The Spaniard’s third win of the season was crucial as he bids to claim his third championship crown to follow those he won in 2005 […]

Formula One returns to Europe this month for the German and Hungarian Grand Prix before taking a month-long break ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix in September. Several drivers will be hoping the summer season brings them the success they need in order to stamp their authority on the World […]