Reviving the golden era of car journalism in a new Rolls-Royce Ghost October 22, 2020 Whether as a driver or passenger, the Rolls-Royce Ghost offers a luxury experience that’s almost unmatched. We enjoy an indulgent day out.
Robert Zemeckis The Witches is a dark Dahl triumph October 21, 2020 Readers over a certain age will remember losing sleep over the 1990 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book The Witches, in which Anjelica Huston donned hideous prosthetics that are still unsettling to this day. It perfectly captured the spirit of Roald Dahl’s storytelling, which always towed the line between wonder and abject terror. Robert Zemeckis (Back [...]
Take a break in Sweden’s magical Arctic Bath Hotel October 21, 2020 Sweden is currently in the UK’s travel corridor “green list”, meaning you can travel without having to self-isolate for two weeks when you return. So why not venture into the wilderness of Swedish lapland to forget about the woes back home, staying in Arctic Bath, one of the world’s most unique hotels. The weekend Set [...]
Ready to order? Business lunches may be exempt from new Tier 2 restrictions October 21, 2020 City restaurants are preparing to allow business lunches to resume after legal advice suggested work meetings are allowed at hospitality venues under an exemption to Tier 2 restrictions. The rules, which came into effect last weekend, mean people cannot mix with another household in pubs or restaurants. The hospitality sector has already warned that a [...]
The Maserati Levante S is the closest you’ll get to a Ferrari SUV… for now October 21, 2020 The 430hp Maserati Levante S is a large SUV powered by a cut-down Ferrari engine. Does it retain some Maranello magic?
DEBATE: Is there any point trying to find love in lockdown? October 21, 2020 Is there any point trying to find love in lockdown? JOIN THE DEBATE. Emma Sayle, founder and chief executive of social network Killing Kittens, says YES. When lockdown started, traffic to the Killing Kittens website went up 300 per cent. We had 150 per cent more photo uploads and 425 per cent more messages — [...]
Back to Business: How a Dalston cafe-owner stayed afloat October 21, 2020 As coronavirus restrictions continue to squeeze the hospitality sector, we asked Dalston’s Snackbar owner Freddie Janssen how she stayed afloat and got back to business. Who are you and what do you do? I’m Freddie Janssen, owner of Snackbar in Dalston. It’s a bright and buzzy little neighbourhood cafe serving good coffee and quality comfort [...]
JaxJox promises to revolutionise your home workout October 20, 2020 There couldn’t be a better time for a home fitness solution like JaxJox to hit the market. The unprecedented lockdown of society over the last seven months will have ripple effects that will be studied by scientists, psychologists and historians for decades to come. Among the most fascinating – if not alarming – will be [...]
Spent £2.75m on a Bond car? Here’s how to make it road-legal… October 19, 2020 We visit the engineering firm that specialises in helping continuation cars – such as the Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger – pass a modern MOT.
The Long Weekend: Take in a bird’s-eye view of London at hip new hotel Treehouse October 19, 2020 International travel may seem like a distant memory, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a slice of luxury on your own doorstep. Why not try get a new angle on London with a stay in the sky at hip new hotel opening Treehouse London.
