Pub of the week: The Walrus and Carpenter is pints perfection March 4, 2026 “‘The time has come,’ the Walrus said, To talk of many things: Of shoes – and ships – and sealing-wax – Of cabbages – and kings – And why the sea is boiling hot – And whether pigs have wings.” So reads the most famous line in Lewis Carroll nonsense poem, after which this iconic [...]
This is low-key the best place to drink Italian wine in London… March 4, 2026 Please put that Pinot Grigio down. I know you think this Italian wine is a safe bet, but you are missing out. Italian cooking traditions were recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list and they deserve a more interesting dining companion. Sale e Pepe Mare is the most anticipated opening this week, with the [...]
Psst… This is how to ski Les 3 Vallées without the crowds March 2, 2026 Les 3 Vallées is the world’s biggest ski area with 600km of runs plus oodles of off piste areas. With over 4.5m visitors per year, amongst them a huge number of Brits, this trip was about staying away from the crowds both on and off the slopes. British skiers will likely be familiar with Val [...]
Honda Prelude 2026 review: Clever comeback for classic coupe March 2, 2026 Honda Prelude is a nameplate we last saw in the UK 25 years ago. And Honda’s not bringing it back applied to yet another electric SUV, but a bona fide two-door coupe, just like the original from 1978. This is a purist move from this most purist of car companies. In other firms, marketing can [...]
Why La Tzoumaz in the Four Valleys is a beginner’s ski paradise March 2, 2026 If winter sports conjure images of designer salopettes, Champagne-fuelled après-ski and intimidating pistes packed with experts, it may be time to look beyond the Alpine headlines. Tucked quietly into the Four Valleys ski area, Switzerland’s La Tzoumaz offers a gentler, more reassuring introduction to the Alps and proof that when it comes to mountain escapes, [...]
Rolls-Royce celebrates 10 years of Black Badge cars March 2, 2026 Rolls-Royce is marking the 10th anniversary of its Black Badge models, first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The Rolls-Royce Ghost saloon and Wraith coupe were the first cars to receive the stealthier Black Badge treatment. The British marque subsequently used the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed to demonstrate the vehicles’ added performance [...]
Penderyn Distillery launches its first 25-year-old single malt March 2, 2026 Penderyn Distillery has unveiled its first 25-year-old Welsh single malt, completing what it described as a new chapter for the nation’s whisky industry. The launch took place on St David’s Day, as the distiller introduced a 12, 21, and 25-year age-statement range for the first time in its history. The centrepiece, Penderyn 25-Year-Old Barrel No. [...]
Ministry of Sound says clubbing is back as it reopens The Box February 27, 2026 Famous London super club Ministry of Sound turns 35 this year, celebrating the occasion with the completion of a five year, multi-million pound renovation. The final piece of the puzzle: the main arena, known to generations of clubbers simply as “The Box”. Self-described as “one of the most revered club spaces in the world” there’s [...]
The UK’s booming wine sector offers salaries of up to £150k February 27, 2026 Plumpton College has urged students and career changers to consider opportunities in the UK’s expanding wine sector as vineyard plantings and production continued to rise. To coincide with National Careers Week, the Sussex-based institution said demand for skilled professionals across viticulture, winemaking, business, marketing and hospitality had risen in line with industry expansion. The college, [...]
When a Building Reminds You Why You Love Your Job February 26, 2026 Every so often, a project comes along that captures the essence of why working in and for a great city is such a privilege. The opening of the new hub by Premier Inn by Whitbread in Farringdon at the Old Bailey is one of those moments that we now encounter quite frequently in the City, [...]