Hong Kong Sevens: ‘It was amateurish but fun,’ says former England star Bob Lloyd of 1976’s first edition when he led hosts to Plate glory

“We did not celebrate for too long,” Lloyd said. “The tournament was a bit amateurish, and losing certainly would not have ruined our day. We were just scratching the surface, and it was fun, but very few were watching.” Fijian winger Seremaia Tui Cavuilati shows the dash that made his team such a hit in …

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11 things Londoners want you to know before you visit

Westminster skyline with Big Ben and Nelson’s columnGetty Images Avoid street food This is a controversial one, but hear us out – we don’t mean avoiding London’s famous street markets. There are just certain areas of the city centre where stalls are selling subpar food at eye-watering prices (we’re looking at you, hot dog stand …

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Where to eat Iftar in London

Address: Normah’s, 23, 25 Queensway, London W2 4QJWebsite: normahs.co.uk Meetbros, Paddington Although the name might confuse you at first, Meetbros is like walking into Pandora’s box in central London. Hidden in a basement with a modern mediaeval meets southeast Asia interiors, this Malaysian halal steakhouse will exceed your expectations. The name actually is literally behind …

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How Newquay grew up and why now is the time to go

Address: Cribar Yard, Bank Street, Newquay TR7 1EPWebsite: verbena.restaurant The Fish House The Fish House Fistral Chef Paul Harwood cut his teeth at Rick Stein’s, so it’s unsurprising his own venture would follow suit. Find it on Fistral Beach (just steps from the Headland Hotel) among surf shops and a surf school, fitting into its …

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Best hikes in the Lake District

This is one of the easiest walks in the Lake District – a swift out and back from Moot Hall in Keswick. There’s also an easier option, suitable for those with limited mobility or small children, which involves driving to the carpark above Applethwaite (on Gale Road). You’ll cross a few streams and gravelly sections …

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