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How to get rid of bed bugs, as cases are ‘worse than ever’

March 26, 2024

The viral videos of bed bugs on buses, and supposedly in airports and on Tube carriages, gave most of us a shock at the end of last year – but it might get worse before it gets better. New research by bed bug spotting tech company Spotta has found that bed bugs cases have risen 278% [...]
Rock on: London Climbing Centres celebrates reaching 10-year milestone

March 25, 2024

One million people take on the challenge of indoor climbing each year, with a dedicated 100,000 enthusiasts scaling the walls at least twice a month.
Contemporary dance is aging well but it’s ready for new ideas

March 25, 2024

Is contemporary dance aging gracefully? Yes. Magnificently so. It is also ready for new ideas and a new dance vocabulary.
Radical SR10 XXR review: British-built track car is ready to race

March 25, 2024

Tim Pitt straps in for a world exclusive first drive of the Radical SR10 XXR: a British-built track car that is ready to race
London’s top private dining rooms for family gatherings

March 25, 2024

London's finest restaurants are here to help with stunning private dining rooms, from Michelin-starred legends to sky-high locations
Why Simon Rogan’s Cumbria is the ultimate UK staycation

March 25, 2024

The ultimate UK staycation: Sophie Ibbotson swaps the fells for feasting in the Lake District THE WEEKEND: The Cumbrian village of Cartmel has a remarkably strong claim to be the gastronomic capital of the northwest, and might just offer the perfect UK staycation. Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan has three phenomenal restaurants here, plus a shop [...]
This Danube cruise beats other river cruises – it’s spacious with brilliant food

March 25, 2024

This river Danube cruises beats other river cruises for its spaciousness, says Alan Edwards Confession time. How many of us have done ‘just a little bit of work’ while away on holiday? The odd email, quick phone call, glance at a spreadsheet? Our cabin on AmaMagna – Europe’s biggest ship for river cruises – had [...]
Living the high life: Upgrading the wellness travel experience

March 24, 2024

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, VistaJet landed at Farnborough Airport with a Global 7500 to roll out its new Wellness programme.
Peugeot 508: French fastback a stylish alternative to an SUV

March 23, 2024

The Peugeot 508 GT PureTech 130 is an executive car that does things differently. John Redfern spends a week driving it.
New Taycan Turbo GT is Porsche’s most powerful road car ever

March 22, 2024

With a power output in four figures, the flagship Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has already been breaking lap records.