The origins of slapstick as a comedy genre date back to 16th Century Italian Commedia dell’arte. But, in the UK, it is more commonly known because of the the likes of Charlie Chaplin and classic British television comedies like Faulty Towers and Benny Hill.

Christmas, as the song goes, is “the most wonderful time of the year” but, for many people, when it comes to buying presents, the weeks preceding it can be quite the opposite.

The art of pumpkin carving dates back to the 19th century, when the practice took place during the annual Samhain festival, a Gaelic event held in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

Passengers rarely appreciate the public transport they rely on for their daily commute. But the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust (GVVT) has been doing just that, for over a decade, by collecting and restoring large passenger vehicles.

Anyone with a passion for music understands the importance of top quality audio equipment to the listening experience. If you really enjoy immersing yourself in the sounds emitting from your stereo, speaker system or smart phone, then you’ll want to make sure you’re equipped with the best products on the market.

Summertime in London. When the weather complies, there’s no better place to be in the world.

Who doesn’t like pizza? Well, my 8-year-old niece, actually. One thing’s for certain, she won’t want to be anywhere near the Wembley Park area in northwest London in late July. Well, she won’t know what’s she missing.

The month of May descends on the United Kingdom like a beacon of hope on the horizon – the days getting longer and the sun starting to rear its head for long enough to make ‘days out’ an attractive proposition.

In the era of the ‘selfie’, it seems an opportune time to celebrate the art of photography in its original incarnation. This is the purpose behind the Photographica Fair, which takes place at the Royal Horticultural Halls in west London this May.

The largest event of its kind in the UK, around 200 houses and studio spaces across Brighton open their doors to exhibit the work of over 1,500 artists for five weekends straight, starting at the end of April.