The search for Nigel Farage’s elusive wristwatch October 5, 2026 We investigate the mystery of Nigel Farage’s wristwatch. Could the so-called man of the people really wear a £40,000 Patek Philippe Calatrava? Andy Blackmore starts digging and finds a surprising answer… Sometimes the watch we wear tells more about us than we would care to admit, far more than any session with a psychologist. With that [...]
New Aston Martin DBX GT brings added luxury to V8-powered SUV October 5, 2026 The Aston Martin DBX has gained a new derivative, with the GT version focused squarely on enhanced comfort and refinement. Although Aston Martin’s luxury SUV was hardly a pared-back vehicle to start with, the DBX GT is designed to showcase the levels of craftsmanship offered by the British marque. The new GT acts as a [...]
New car smell: Taking the fragrant new Omoda 7 for a spin October 5, 2026 Can you bottle that new car smell? Adam Hay-Nicholls goes on a scent tour of the Cotswolds in the new Omoda 7 hybrid electric vehicle Could you bottle that ‘new car smell’, you’d be on to a winner. That’s the bracing odour of a bold financial decision. That odour is a cocktail of volatile organic [...]
Jonathan Reynolds weighs Chinese EV tariffs after sales soar October 5, 2026 Jonathan Reynolds is reportedly weighing up whether to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs as the business secretary grapples with a surge in imports. Ministers are concerned that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” subsidised vehicles into the UK, the Times reported, and are considering adopting the 45 per cent tariff levied on Chinese cars by the EU. [...]
Jousting, goblins and furries: Dispatch from a UK renaissance faire October 5, 2026 Renaissance fairs are booming in America, now they're on UK soil too. Anna Moloney dons a doublet and investigates.
Is Soho nightlife really dead? We went partying to find out October 3, 2026 “I’m trying to prove you can still have a great night out in Soho,” I say. “You can. But not a late one,” replies Lesley Lewis over a glass of white wine at her beloved pub the French House. “I’ve always loved Soho,” says the legendary proprietor, who has run the French House for 37 [...]
Chinese car sales top 300,000 in Britain this year as European rivals lose ground October 2, 2026 More than 300,000 Chinese cars have been sold in the UK so far this year, setting a fresh record as European rivals lose ground. Chinese carmakers made up five of the top 25-performing brands in the first nine months of the year, data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed, accounting [...]
What’s on in October October 2, 2026 | Sponsored October brings a picturesque transition to London, with golden leaves across the parks, cooler weather, and fewer crowds, the city begins to feel cosy. Whether you’re heading out for Halloween night or attending the Central London Alliance Summit, there’s no shortage of things to do this month. Between family-friendly activities, West End theatre shows, and [...]
24 hours in Athens: How to plan the perfect trip October 2, 2026 A day, or 24 hours, isn’t really enough to experience any city in the world, let alone Athens, one of the world’s most historic and diverse cities. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. If you’ve only got 24 hours, a quick stopover between flights, or just want to get away for the weekend, you can [...]
Awash With Whisk(e)y October 2, 2026 Faltering demand, especially in the USA, has promoted concerns about oversupply and the prospect of another whisk(e)y loch. A number of Scotch distillers are slowing down production, but for Tom Bruce-Gardyne it feels like a bigger issue across the pond … “Every drop of liquid we distil, every barrel we choose to fill, every palate [...]