With the economy plunging into recession and growing fears of large scale job losses, shoppers are keeping a tighter grip on their purse strings. But shopping centres have always been one step ahead in getting the consumer to splash cash. How?

Cutlery belonging to the family behind the Sherlock Holmes classic The Hound of the Baskervilles is for sale.

Classes in basic etiquette are being taught at an independent school to prepare them for adult life.

TV presenter Chris Tarrant is officially cautioned by police in connection with an alleged assault.

Chris Tarrant laughs off his recent arrest as he appears as the guest presenter on Have I Got News for You.

Presenter Chris Tarrant is said to be "shocked" after being arrested in Nottingham for alleged assault.

A profile of DJ and television presenter Chris Tarrant, who has announced a separation from his wife Ingrid.

Hosting a diplomatic dinner is full of pitfalls. Get it right and relationships can be formed. Get it wrong and serious diplomatic incidents can follow. So, what happens when food and drink get mixed up with foreign policy?

A festival is taking extra measures to make sure it is environmentally responsible.

Most people seem to think manners are declining. But in the 21st century does it really matter?

The British are "slobs" who lack basic table manners, according to a survey by cutlery retailer Arthur Price.

Plans to convert historic cutlery workshops in Sheffield are given the go-ahead by the city council.

Rules on British airline passengers carrying sharp objects on flights are relaxed.

Ministers relax rules on British airline passengers carrying sharp objects on flights.

A college which aims to promote skills for use in the metals industry is to be built in Sheffield.

Plans to rejuvenate part of Sheffield city centre's former cutlery area are approved.

Scientists in a city synonymous with steel plan to replace the traditional metal knife with a ceramic version.

South Africa's newly-elected MPs are warned not to go shopping for DVDs with tax- payers money.

Russia's parliament is reported to be plagued by thefts of cutlery and crockery.

Dirty crockery and cutlery tops the list of concerns over restaurant hygiene for UK diners, a survey shows.