New Abarth 500e is a feisty electric hot hatchback December 7, 2022 The Abarth version of the electric Fiat 500e serves up 155hp for 0-62mph in 7.0 seconds, plus the promise of real on-track ability.
London’s best independent restaurants, bars and cafes, chosen by some of the city’s top creative minds December 6, 2022 In London it’s often the biggest venues with the most expensive PR operations that catch the headlines, but it’s the small, independent bars and restaurants that make the fabric of the city. The Amex Shop Small initiative has launched The Little Blue Book of Sharing”, an initiative that profiles British creatives to find out the [...]
Have a Very Malty Christmas: The best festive whisky December 6, 2022 With Christmas just around the corner, time is running out to restock drinks cabinets or buy gifts for your whisky-loving friends and family. Celebrate the season in style with this eclectic selection of exceptional Scottish whiskies. Ardbeg Wee Beastie The youngest release in Ardbeg’s core range, the five year old Wee Beastie is anything but [...]
Zenvo TS hypercar bows out with ‘low-drag’ 263mph TSR-GT December 6, 2022 Danish marque Zenvo has revealed the final iteration of its TS hypercar. Only three examples of the 1,379hp TSR-GT will be made.
Orlando, Garrick Theatre, review: Emma Corrin stuns in poetically crafted gender play December 6, 2022 If you’re feeling exhausted or lost amid the conversations around transness and gender that pervade the news cycle, this gentle production of Orlando reminds how disarmingly simple it all is. “Isn’t it really just an ode to freedom and love?” director Michael Grandage asked about Virginia Woolf’s satirical novel. And Grandage proves that point across [...]
Crypto scammers hijack launch of heavy metal titan Metallica’s new album December 6, 2022 Crypto scammers hijacked the launch of heavy metal titans Metallica’s new album, the band warned fans. The US artist took to Instagram ahead of the launch of its 72 Seasons record and World Tour announcement. In a message to supporters, the musicians said with the launch “unfortunately the ugly side of social media made an [...]
Inside Yellowstone National Park as it celebrates 150th birthday December 5, 2022 As Yellowstone turns 150, Lynn Houghton finds a National Park that’s future proofing with the much-needed help of its tribal people I ’m sitting on a vast rock and casting my gaze over 15 kilometres of smoking volcanic landscape at the entrance to the Norris Geyser Basin at the Yellowstone National Park. Known for its [...]
Disneyland Paris for adults: I went without kids and it was a perfect weekend December 5, 2022 As Disneyland Paris celebrates its 30th anniversary, Adam Bloodworth checked in to get nostalgic for his childhood – and found a wholesome weekend away without too much temptation to drink and be hedonistic, and plenty of fun rides too THE WEEKEND: I had faded memories of gawping at the Castle and meeting Mickey Mouse in [...]
The best cars of 2022 for sheer driving fun December 5, 2022 These are the most exciting or memorable cars we drove in 2022, from the Dacia Jogger to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS.
The Infernal Machine review: Guy Pearce in sparse psychological tussle December 4, 2022 The title and poster for The Infernal Machine, featuring the face of lead star Guy Pearce lined by fire, could be mistaken for an apocalyptic sci-fi movie. Instead, it’s an ambitious but flawed exploration of paranoia and infamy. Pearce plays Bruce Cogburn, a reclusive author who has been off the map since his best-selling book, The [...]