I had a shortlist that wrote itself: Audi e-tron, Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX40. Then I test-drove a Chinese EV, and the whole thing fell apart. 🚗 Here's what happened when I actually sat in an Xpeng G6 — the price gap, the warranty worries, and the awkward question my Volvo-owning self can't quite shake: if Zeekr and Volvo share the same parent company, what exactly am I paying extra for?

What's it really like to spend the night metres away from a cheetah?

I recently stayed at Cheetah Lodge, Safari Lodges at West Midlands Safari Park, and I've written an honest, no-filter review of the whole experience — the stunning up-close wildlife views, the £489-a-night price tag, the food, and a few practical details I wish I'd known before booking.

Every June, the same debate kicks off in households across Britain: do we book somewhere hot and far away, or do we just stay put and explore the UK instead?

You're just popping in to drop off your auntie for her flight to Tenerife. Ten minutes, tops. You'll be back on the M56 before her boarding pass is even scanned. That's the plan, anyway.