Fancy a trip to Israel? But don't fancy lining up at LHR to pile onto a tedious flight? This might be what you're looking for: a car rally from London to Jerusalem - in vintage vehicles, no less! As part of the State of Israel's 60th Independence Day, the Jewish National Fund is aiming to raise some £250,000 for residents of the Negev desert. Hence this 18 day rally, during which drivers will meander......

Harrods have finally cottoned on to the trend for personal shopping, but (this being Harrods) they've decided to take the concept to its limits. Earlier this month the store opened it's 'By Appointment' department on its first floor. It's billed as "a bespoke lifestyle creator that will cater to your every need" and that doesn't just include clothes, you can 'pimp your life' in all sorts of areas: jewellery, furniture, crystal, art, antiques and......