Hugh Jackman, 54 shares 6,000 calorie diet as he trains for Wolverine March 8, 2023 Hugh Jackman might be 54 but he’s taking no shortcuts as he trains to play Wolverine again. Jackman is “bulking” by eating food that’s heavy with protein ahead of filming for the third instalment of the Deadpool franchise which starts later this year. Taking to Twitter, Jackman shared a photo of a collection of carefully [...]
How Opportunity International helps women escape poverty by starting a business March 8, 2023 Throughout the Global South, Opportunity International is helping underserved communities work their way out of poverty – not through handouts but by providing access to credit and education in financial literacy. With the majority of its work focusing on women, International Women’s Day feels like the ideal time to celebrate some of the amazing people [...]
Hotel Chocolat ‘cautious’ as falling revenue and profit dampen outlook for Mother’s Day and Easter sales March 8, 2023 Hotel Chocolat had a bittersweet second half of 2022 with dents in its revenue and profits, owing to “hefty investments”, as it is not so optimistic ahead of Mother’s Day and Easter. The premium chocolate maker reported a fall in its revenue to £129m down from £142m last year, while its gross profit was down [...]
The Beast: former most powerful car – with 27-litre V12 – is for sale March 8, 2023 Once the most powerful road car in the world, the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin V12-powered Beast is heading to auction.
Joël Robuchon’s head sommelier shares her favourite wines March 7, 2023 A Glass of wine with: Charlotte Page, head sommelier at Joël Robuchon InternationalRecruiting the all-female team of Sommeliers at Mayfair’s glamorous fine-dining destination Le Comptoir Robuchon, and head of wine for Joël Robuchon International, Charlotte Page is the perfect drinking partner with whom to celebrate International Women’s Day. What got you into wine? Not a [...]
Celebrating women in wine this International Women’s Day March 7, 2023 This International Women’s Day we take a look at some of the women helping to revolutionise the industry – and their most deliciously drinkable bottles When attending a wine event, it is not uncommon to be met with a sea of men. The occasional woman is like a beacon, nodding in solidarity across the room. [...]
Mother’s Day 2023: things to do in London March 7, 2023 Mother’s Day rolls around on Sunday 19 March and plenty of London’s restaurants and bars are running special events to celebrate. Whether you’re keeping it casual or making big plans, it’s worth planning ahead as restaurants often book up ahead of time. Here are the best things to do in London this Mother’s Day, whatever [...]
Cost of living crisis: One in seven Brits have skipped meals because they cannot afford to eat March 7, 2023 One in seven people have skipped meals due to the rising cost of living, according to a survey. Almost one in 10 have prioritised meals for other family members above themselves and 4% have used a food bank, the Which? consumer insight tracker found. Some seven in 10 (72 per cent) have turned the heating [...]
David Beckham car company makes Bentley S2 Continental go electric March 6, 2023 This restomod Bentley S2 is the aristocratic way to go electric, thanks to an EV conversion by Lunaz. Tim Pitt is your chauffeur…
The new Elvis film inspired me to go searching for Elvis in Las Vegas March 6, 2023 Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated performance as Elvis inspired Adam Bloodworth to touch down in Las Vegas, in pursuit of the King’s legacy Baz Lurhmann’s Elvis biopic has the white bodysuits and the polished quiff, of course. But for those of us under 40, it’s also a vital lesson revealing the cultural significance of Elvis to the [...]