Most London holidaymakers want to avoid flying to their next holiday, new stats reveal September 17, 2023 2 in 5 of us want to avoid flying on our next holiday, new data generated by the sustainable travel company Byway reveal. And that number rises when it comes to those of us living in London. 42% of British holidaymakers are looking for alternative ways to travel to reduce their carbon footprint, and that [...]
Jackie and Spencer filmmaker returns with surreal, comic El Conde September 16, 2023 Oscar winning filmmaker Pablo Larrain is best known to English language audiences for his portrayal of famous women in history, telling the story of a famous First Lady in 2016’s Jackie, and imagining the torment of a princess in 2021’s Spencer. It’s a famous male leader, however, that becomes the subject of his latest work, [...]
Inside the new must-visit London lido – as Met Office reveals sunny weather forecast to return September 15, 2023 The Met Office has revealed their long term forecast, showing that the good weather is likely to return in a week or so – so hopefully there’ll be plenty of time to jump in this brand new London lido. The Lido has been decked out in an Art Deco style and is a part of [...]
It’s a scorcher! Met Office weather forecast declares Indian summer likely to bring more warm weather September 15, 2023 There could be more days spent in parks and pub gardens yet this summer, according to the Met Office… They have revealed in their long forecast that the higher than average temperatures are likely to return later in September and into October, but first there’s a bout of rain. “There is an increased chance of [...]
The Nettle Dress film review: An intriguing new way to see nature September 14, 2023 If you want to see an extreme example of sustainable fashion, this short and sweet British documentary may be the answer. The Nettle Dress follows textile maker Allan Brown as he talks about his seven-year project making a viking-style dress from locally foraged nettles. It’s an odd starting point for a film, but naturally there [...]
Rally Road Racers review: John Cleese turns racing champion September 14, 2023 Everything about this internationally produced animation feels a little bit familiar. Set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, Rally Road Racers is about a Slow Loris (voiced by Jimmy O. Yang) who dreams of being a racing driver, and challenges the current, arrogant champion (John Cleese) at the forthcoming race. Mentored by an old pro [...]
7 delightful things to do in London this weekend September 14, 2023 Whether you’re a musical theatre buff or a fan of bargain-hunting at vintage fairs, we have you covered with this list of 7 things to do in London this weekend Summer is over and the packed autumn calendar is already taking shape. Here are some of the top things to do and see in this [...]
Ian McKellen said he couldn’t come out as gay because of me, says former lover September 14, 2023 Sean Mathias has directed Ian McKellen in over thirty productions. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks to Adam Bloodworth about the strength of their working relationship, which spans over 30 productions, and thinks back to their personal relationship, as the duo’s new London theatre show, Frank and Percy, opens in the capital There can’t be [...]
Heart Attacks: Why it’s never too early to call 999 September 14, 2023 | Sponsored When you or someone you love suffers from a heart attack it might not look like it does in the movies: learning the symptoms can help save lives There are few things more terrifying than the prospect of having a heart attack. But despite being one of the leading causes of death in the UK, [...]
1 Lombard Street and Coq d’Argent turn 25: How two restaurants changed the City September 13, 2023 A quarter of a century ago, the City was a very different place. Back then men in suits – and they were still mostly men – would commute in early, spend a few hours at their desk before taking a long, usually boozy lunch. After work, they would either decant to the West End or [...]