By JIM SHELLEY Strictly's back! Well, almost. Figuring that the 87 weeks of celebrity ballroom dancing coming up between now and Christmas aren't enough, the BBC decided to bless us with an hour-long "preview" programme before the competition proper begins next week.

The presidents of Virginia Commonwealth University and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College sat down for a discussion with members of The Times-Dispatch's editorial staff and newsroom. Below is edited transcript.

There was great news for Welsh food last week when it was announced that Ceredigion has topped a chart of the top foodie hotspots in the UK. The Local Food Heroes report commissioned by UKTV Food evaluated very region in the UK to determine who made the best use of their local ingredients.

By ZOE CHAMBERLAIN, Lifestyle Editor THEY are the magnificent seven Midland businesses which have been voted Local Food Heroes. Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has just filmed a new TV series celebrating the best of British pubs, restaurants, producers and retailers.