Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today unveiled Virgin’s new ‘Flying Scotsman’ train, celebrating one of the most famous names in railway history. Virgin Trains, which runs a four-hour ‘Flying Scotsman’ express service from Edinburgh to London, has re-liveried a locomotive to promote rail travel to and from Scotland. This marks a major milestone in the ‘Virginising’ of its fleet of trains into a distinctive Virgin red, as it continues to attract more people to travel on its trains, particularly...Read more

Lemon chicken with omega cool pesto Serves 4 Ingredients: Lemon chicken: 4 free-range chicken breasts Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Omega Cool Oil 1 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild Sauce: 200g baby plum tomatoes halved 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild 1 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Omega Cool Oil 240g dried linguine Omega Pesto: Large bunch of fresh basil ½ clove...Read more

Cuckoo Halloween Bircher Muesli with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds For the Muesli • 1/2 cup jumbo rolled oats. • 1 tablespoon linseed. • 1/2 cup natural yogurt. • 1/2 cup water. • 1/2 cup puréed pumpkin. • 1 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup. • Pinch of cinnamon if desired. Topping • 3/4 cup natural yogurt. • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger pieces, chopped. • 1/4 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla essence. Serves 4 • Mix first five ingredients and put in individual...Read more

Light Blueberry Cheesecake from the Groovy Food Company Serves 4 Ingredients: Base: 60g nuts (almonds, hazelnuts) 20g The Groovy Food Company Virgin Coconut Oil, melted 1 tbspThe Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild Filling: 150g light cream cheese 100g Greek yoghurt 30g The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild 100g fresh blueberries Blueberry sauce: 100g blueberries 1 tsp The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Amber and Mild 20ml water Small squeeze lemon juice Method: 1. Using...Read more

At a glance The new C-Class Estate is technically advanced, aerodynamically efficient and boasts lightweight aluminium construction, underpinned by class-leading levels of sophisticated safety, connectivity and convenience features. The extensive model range is powered by EU6-compliant turbo-charged petrol and diesel engines with six-speed manual or 7G-Tronic Plus seven-speed automatic transmissions; there are two ultra-efficient petrol and diesel hybrid models that top the emissions and economy charts, and drivers have the choice of luxurious SE, engaging Sport or dynamic AMG Line...Read more

Renewables bring down the wholesale cost of energy, finds new study A new report shows that renewables are cutting the wholesale price of energy and lessening the impact of subsidies on bill payers. The report has been published today by independent energy company Good Energy and is backed by experts at the University of Sheffield. It follows recent announcements by the Government that it will cut subsidies for renewables such as solar and wind in order to keep bills as...Read more

Scientists have come closer to understanding the genetic puzzle of lupus after identifying 43 different areas of DNA that contain genetic risk factors which increase the chance of developing the disease. A research paper, published in Nature Genetics, concludes that it will be very unlikely that any single drug will be completely effective in treating all individuals with lupus; rather a combination of treatments will be required depending on specific cases. It suggests that in future, genetic tests should play...Read more

As we’re gripped in the present round of 007 mania the team here at The-Boomers (huge fans of Mr Craig) wondered how old Bond was ‘meant’ to be when Iain Fleming penned Casino Royale in 1952? Our best research came up with late 30s, making the character a full decade younger than Daniel Craig today, however pretty much the same age as when Casino Royale was released in 2006. Roger Moore was 58 when he hung up his Walther PPK...Read more

The fresh taste of the Orient. Succulent roasted trout with a sweet and enticing soy sauce marinade. Simply divine. Roasted Oriental Trout Trout is a great source of omega 3 essential fats, vital for brain growth, development and function and can help maintain a healthy heart, immune system and great skin. Combining the rich agave nectar with soy sauce and spices creates a wonderful tangy oriental marinade. This is such a delicious marinade you’ll want to use it again and...Read more

Saving for your retirement? One in ten adults uses a piggy bank! Four in 10 UK adults say they are not saving for their retirement Almost half are saving for retirement in cash forms Holidays and rainy days are the top reasons for saving in general Almost half of UK adults are saving on a monthly basis One in 10 UK adults is using a piggy bank to save for their retirement, according to new research from Aviva. A delve...Read more