Stanley versus Cyprus

‘I was reluctant to torch my car in the name of journalism’. Alix Norman discovers the Stanley flask for sale on the island, and viciously tests it against Cyprus’ cats, heat and an ageing bladder

‘Did you buy that or did you win it?’ laughed my editor.

‘You could christen a baby in it,” smirked the receptionist.

But by far the most damning comment came from the Mail’s work placement, a teenage would-be reporter, who suggested it was ‘so cute that you’re keeping up with the trends!’

I’m speaking...