The best short- haul breaks near London for a weekend trip March 17, 2026 Ah spring! That beautiful month when all the doom and gloom of the long winter finally lifts… unless you live in the UK, of course. With world politics dominating the news cycle and a cost-of-living crisis demolishing our pockets, escapism is at the forefront of all of our minds. Spring is also all about renewal, [...]
City PM’s Magazine Editor Steve Dinneen wins Features Writer of the Year March 16, 2026 City PM’s magazine editor Steve Dinneen walked away with the Features Writer of the Year award at the prestigious Regional Press Awards last week, beating rivals including LondonCentric, the Manchester Evening News and Reach PLC. The gong was one of two awards for which City PM was competing, with The Magazine also reaching the shortlist [...]
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival to drive millions into Scotch sector March 12, 2026 The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is a pilgrimage for the global whisky community. For six days, the “Golden Triangle” of Scotch production opens its doors, offering over 600 events that cater to everyone from the “whisky curious” to the seasoned collector. Scotland has six whisky regions: Highlands, Speyside, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Islay, and Islands. Speyside [...]
The Cotswolds Distillery: Defining the brand of English whisky March 12, 2026 Whisky Business: City PM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. There are currently over 60 English Whisky distilleries operating across the country in various stages of evolution. There are 38 currently producing and selling spirit, with the remainder maturing new-make spirit that’s yet to hit the market. When the Cotswolds Distillery started out in 2014, [...]
Four Irish whiskey tipples for St Patrick’s Day March 12, 2026 A category of whiskey that’s as rich in flavour as it is in history, Irish whiskey has entered an age of experimentation in the past few years. From creative cask finishes to a return to historic mashbills, there are exciting things happening within Irish whiskey that are certainly worth exploring, and what better excuse than [...]
Mother’s Day 2026: 5 amazing ways to celebrate in London March 11, 2026 Mother’s Day 2026 falls at the very end of winter, when spring and a general feeling of renewal fills the air. Whether you’re with your actual mother this Sunday, or just someone who means the world to you, here are some excellent things to do to mark the occasion. Stay local and enjoy the CityThe [...]
Why Riesling is the most misunderstood grape – and how to drink it well March 11, 2026 Riesling may be a mature 591 years old this year but it must have the insecurity complexes of a teenager. Despite doing all it can to show its diversity over centuries, many consumers still equate it with the sweet, cheap punchline that is Blue Nun. This reputation hasn’t come from nowhere, the late 20th Century [...]
Why Boisdale founder Ranald MacDonald is a London hero March 11, 2026 My culinary journey last week took me away from London. It was a tale of two Vikings, from Scotland to Stockholm and back again. So allow me to introduce my fellow founders, Niklas Ekstedt of his eponymous restaurant Ekstedt and Ranald MacDonald of Boisdale. BOISDALE OF BELGRAVIA When I began my entrepreneurial journey as founder [...]
The Louis Theroux Manosphere doc is horrid, addictive viewing March 11, 2026 Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere review and star rating: ★★★★ There was a time when Louis Theroux could have done a documentary about paint drying and no one would have dared say anything bad about it. But then over the past few years some of his BBC films have felt like weaker rehashes of topics [...]
Aboard the Celebrity Cruises ship with Gwyneth Paltrow partnership March 9, 2026 Riding a floating cocktail bar and raving at a blood pumping silent disco with Dr Ranj may not be the first images that spring to mind when taking to the sea, but as I discovered on board Celebrity Cruises’ 2022-launched luxury vessel, Celebrity Beyond, they’re absolutely possible. With nineteen-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic Medalist, [...]
