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Distillery owner hits out at ‘huge barriers’ faced by black women in business

The co-founder of a rum distillery has criticised the “huge barriers” black women face in business as she launched a drive to help her firm secure the investment it needs to expand. Jacine Rutasikwa is believed to be the UK’s first black female ...

14 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Food & Drink

The importance of rhum agricole, according to Vanessa Bolosier

Food writer Vanessa Bolosier’s dad was from Martinique, “But he moved to Guadeloupe for love. And it sounds funny that way,” she muses, “most people would think, ‘Oh, well, one island to the other, what’s the difference?’ “But the same way ...

18 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Body found in search for man missing in dinghy

A body has been found in the search for a man last seen leaving his yacht in a dinghy. A search was launched after Andy Samuel, 59, was reported missing, having been last seen off Kinloch, the Isle of Rum, at midnight on Tuesday. The body ...

04 Sept 2022 at 11:19

Scotland

Tributes paid as body found in search for missing academic

Abertay University paid tribute to one of its academics as a body was found after he was reported missing. A search was launched after Dr Andy Samuel, 59, was reported missing, having been last seen off Kinloch, the Isle of Rum, at ...

04 Sept 2022 at 13:43

Scotland

Minister charters private boat for Rum visit as islanders face ferry disruption

A Scottish Government minister has chartered a private boat to visit the Isle of Rum, prompting accusations of hypocrisy from opposition politicians. Green minister Lorna Slater is taking a chartered catamaran to visit the island ...

12 May 2023 at 18:35

Entertainment

Hit-makers Duran Duran handed top Birmingham civic award

Multi-platinum hit-makers Duran Duran have added a top civic award from home city Birmingham to their vast collection of accolades, calling it “quite an honour”. The synth pop pioneers, who have just completed a UK tour, were ...

10 May 2023 at 14:57

Food & Drink

7 sassy spirits to celebrate summer

When you’re sitting under the summer sun and the heat is on, you need something with a good measure of zing to make the tastebuds sing. An ice-cold tipple to make you reach for your glass with gusto, a tangy infusion that ...

13 Jul 2023 at 08:00

Scottish island gives scientists ‘head start’ for examining rocks from Mars

Scientists say studying ancient rocks from the Scottish island of Rum will give them a “good head start” as they prepare to examine Martian samples. As part of their preparations, rocks from around the world that are ...

28 Jul 2023 at 13:39

Horse Racing

National heartbreak endures for Crisp’s rider Pitman

Incredibly it is 50 years since perhaps the most famous Grand National of them all, when Crisp was agonisingly reeled in by Red Rum in the dying strides in 1973. Perhaps because it was the first Grand National shown ...

10 Apr 2023 at 15:00

Travel

Up for some tasty winter sun? Try the Caribbean food and drink scene in Grenada

Sitting in a shady bar called Friday, overlooking the Maurice Bishop airport runway and the Caribbean Sea precariously close beyond it, I’m about to sample a Grenadian shot called ‘under the counter’ – and all ...

02 Oct 2023 at 09:13

Food & Drink

5 spring cocktails to stir the senses

If you’re in the mood for a little cocktail theatre, thirsty for some inspiration, or want to switch out old favourites for new spirits, these rums, gins and tequilas hit the sweet spot… 1. Mermaid Spiced Rum ...

20 Apr 2023 at 09:00

Food & Drink

7 Christmas cocktails to cheer the party season

With the party season in full swing, chances are you’re thinking about which drinks to serve – and joyous flavour profiles to mark those magical moments. Whether you take your cocktail chilled, love a winter ...

23 Nov 2023 at 07:00

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