Hannah Twiggs

Hannah Twiggs The British garden has acquired a new status symbol. Somewhere between the barbecue and the increasingly optimistic outdoor

By the end of July, after three official heatwaves and an overly enthusiastic summer that has already pushed temperatures above 35C in May, June

Britons are starting to opt for warming mash and gravy despite the 34C heat. Hannah Twiggs explores why hot dinners are starting to beat picky bits and salad – and how the belief that eating those lighter meals takes the edge off the temperature could be country-wide porky pie

As flames close in on Bordeaux, its famous grape plantations have escaped the flames – but smoke, drought and extreme heat could still leave their mark on the 2026 vintage, writes

The flames have, so far, spared Bordeaux ’s vineyards . The smoke may be less merciful. One of the largest wildfires in modern French history has burnt thr

Hannah Twiggs A British summer has never been known for its reliability, but dinner can at least make a convincing effort.

From smoky chorizo prawns to zesty tandoori chicken flatbreads, these three bold, budget-friendly recipes are made for summer, writes Hannah Twiggs

From battlefield first aid to breakups and bad days at work, Hannah Twiggs investigates tea’s popularity and why Gen Z still reaches for the kettle in a crisis, as well as checking if it really does have restorative powers

Miguel Barclay proves eating well needn't cost a fortune with seven easy £1 recipes for Lidl, from chickpea masala to beef and lentil hotpot, writes

Hannah Twiggs Eating well on a budget is supposed to be a matter of sensible planning: batch-cook your lentils, embrace the slightly tired