A COUPLE of days in London is fun, but I was commandeered to go by my publisher and my long-suffering editor, to finish my latest book, 30 Years of the Ballymaloe Cookery School.

PAUL McCartney and Hugh Grant were among the cavalcade of stars who helped Elton John celebrate his 60th birthday in his customary glamorous fashion.

Music veteran Elton John and newcomer Corinne Bailey Rae were among the winners at the Mojo music awards.