Loved by many, loathed by a few traditionalists, there’s no denying that BMWs MINI has taken the world by storm.  Now with 5-doors and AWD, the Countryman pushes the marque forward into another category and joins the likes of the Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X and the brilliant Mazda CX-5, amongst others…..

The Kuga isn’t a sports car, but equipped with the 178bhp 2ltr TDCi power unit, it certainly moves.  I particularly enjoyed taking it along the open and twisty roads around the Pennines, and with the combination of 19” rims, well-weighted electric steering and its all-wheel-drive system, it inspired confidence and gave me a huge grin……

Over the years I've had quite a few different cases for my iPhones, all of which have been used and abused, but more importantly, have protected my hundreds of pound investment. 

Having bought outright an iPhone 6s earlier last year, I again wanted to protect it, and Thule was the first company that sprung to mind for 2 reasons.  The first being that I haven't used their case before, and secondly, I'm currently using….

After being fed and watered I set forth for the A90 and headed south.  It was probably at this stage where I began simply enjoying the driving experience as opposed…

Now it could be argued that the Jerry Bottle is ‘just’ a water bottle, and on paper you’d be correct….

Have you ever found a product that does everything you want it to, everything that it’s supposed to do, time after time after time?  Sure, you’re aware there’s other products out there that do the same job, and they might even be just a good, but you stick with your favourites because, in your experience, they’ve never let you down.  Well that’s just….

I’m currently on my second West Loop in around 5 years, the first one is still working fine, it’s just that the new versions have a better lid that makes them easier to clean....

I was quite pleased when I came across a range of gentleman's grooming products going by the name of Scaramouche + Fandango who claimed that…

I have found the best pair of wellies (sorry All Purpose Boots) ever. I have only had these for a week (a very 'it's-wet-up-North' week), and already I have worn them for longer, and without any pain, than any other wellies that I've bought in the last 10 years. Oh and I love purple, so the funky purple coloured soles and top edging are right up my street. They also do…..

I thought it was about time I reintroduced you to a couple of Millican products that have been well used over the years, namely Jim The Holdall and Peter The Wash Bag. Although they’ve been with me for quite a number of years now, 2016 has been quite a busy year for them, as well as regular-ish trips to the gym, they’ve been living the high life…..