England fast bowler Tom Curran on what he’d eat for his last meal August 16, 2024 England international Tom Curran, currently playing in the Hundred, picks out the dishes he’d eat for his last supper on earth, from an entire breakfast to a gooey chocolate fondant. I grew up from the age of six in Zimbabwe so we ate a lot of meat and spent a lot of time cooking on [...]
Dyson’s haircare expansion rolls out wellness-focused solutions August 16, 2024 Dyson is expanding its footprint in the haircare and wellness industry, bringing focus on the importance of hair health.
The 7 best covered terraces and courtyards at London restaurants August 16, 2024 There’s nothing quite like a bit of al fresco dining, especially when the sun is burning down and tempting us to spend all of our waking hours outside. To celebrate the good weather finally showing up, we’ve rounded up some of the best terraces and courtyards where you can enjoy a great meal – but [...]
The 6 best terraces in London to catch the rays this weekend August 16, 2024 With the sun finally exposing itself to us mere mortals, it’s the weekend to explore London’s outdoor drinking and dining spots. Here are some of the very best outdoor terraces in London to spend a lazy afternoon, whether you’re eating, drinking or just chewing the fat with old friends. Century Club Shaftesbury Avenue’s Century Club [...]
This stunning London rooftop pool could be in Los Angeles August 16, 2024 If you’re looking for London rooftop bars or outdoor swimming pools in the capital, both combine at the art’otel, the new Battersea Power Station opening with a hot tub overlooking the iconic chimneys that featured on the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1977 album Animals. A room costs £250 and gets you access to what we would [...]
Inside the real foodie Chicago that inspired The Bear August 16, 2024 Ash Hiden explores why America’s Second City should be first on your list for a stateside city break following the massive success of culinary drama The Bear The Bear is an astonishingly good watch. As hard to turn away from as lead star Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein underwear ads, it is a celebration of [...]
Step back in time to London of the past with Heritage Open Days this September August 15, 2024 You can experience London as it used to be this September, as Heritage Open Days offer a wealth of experiences that take us back to the past. Running from 6 – 15 September, thousands of volunteers help run the free-to-attend activities across the capital and around the country. This year, the UK’s largest festival of [...]
BSL Antony and Cleopatra at the Globe is radical but frustrating August 15, 2024 Blanche McIntrye’s bilingual staging of Antony and Cleopatra at The Globe is as frustrating as it is powerful. Antony’s Romans use English, Cleopatra’s Egyptians use British Sign Language (BSL), and the entire play is subtitled on a huge screen that centres the staging. The use of BSL allows for a new and radical reading of [...]
Piccadilly Circus is about to look totally different with huge new artwork to rival Eros August 15, 2024 Piccadilly Circus is about to get totally transformed with an imposing new piece of art near the Eros statue. The bright yellow piece by the artist British-Nigerian Yinka Ilori will be installed later this month near the Shaftesbury Fountain. The collaboration with capital art project Art of London is called Good Things Come To Those [...]
The Capitalist: Why has Baillie Gifford’s support for Edinburgh Fringe not bothered Nish Kumar? August 15, 2024 Edinburgh Fringe's Baillie Gifford backing goes unnoticed, the OWO battles PR woes and HSBC turns queasy: catch up on the latest City gossip in this week's edition of The Capitalist.
