The property developers building community through Gaia’s Garden December 23, 2021 Continuing my series of conversations on culture and commerce, I am diving deep into the social value of a project that sits in the heart of London: Gaia’s Garden. This “accessible and free community garden” on the edge of Smithfield Market and off the Holborn Viaduct is built by property developer Dominvs Group, who say [...]
Why the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is 2022’s most-wanted car December 23, 2021 Sports car companies are going for broke before petrol engines are phased out altogether – and the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS is a prime example.
Channel 5 News says sorry for announcing Celebrity MasterChef before the show was aired December 22, 2021 Channe5 News has apologised for revealing the winner of Celebrity MasterChef before the programme had been broadcast.
JK Rowling’s first national newspaper interview up for auction December 22, 2021 The first ever national newspaper interview with JK Rowling is up for auction, recalling her 'rags to riches' journey in 1997.
Watchdog bans Halloween advert because it was ‘likely to distress’ children December 22, 2021 The advertising watchdog has banned an advert for Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Halloween event after it ruled it was "likely to distress" children.
Rear-view mirror: the cars we loved driving in 2021 December 22, 2021 We pick our automotive highlights of the year, including the Lamborghini Huracan STO, Cupra Formentor and a restomod Peugeot 205 GTI.
Sunak’s announces £30m boost for theatres and museums to buffer Omicron cancellations December 21, 2021 Rishi Sunak has announced this afternoon that there will be £1bn in support for businesses most impacted by Omicron across the UK, including £30m further funding through the Culture Recovery Fund to help support theatres and museums. The government will be allowing more cultural organisations in England to apply for support during the winter, and [...]
We meet Kate Holt, the photographer capturing the lives of refugees December 21, 2021 Opportunity International is one of City A.M.’s favourite charities, working with refugees to provide them with financial loans and training to enable them to work their own way out of poverty. We caught up with photographer Kate Holt, who recently hosted an open-air exhibition to help raise awareness of the charity’s vital work. Tell us a [...]
Join the yacht club: Why sailing around Croatia is the ultimate luxury break December 20, 2021 As out of office messages go, it was a good one. “I will be on a private yacht in Croatia for most of this week, I will get back to you as soon as possible”. Having not sailed on anything more exotic than the Isle of Wight ferry, I had no idea what to expect [...]
Ferrari Testa Rossa J review: All I want for Christmas… December 20, 2021 Made by The Little Car Company, the electric Testa Rossa J is a genuine Ferrari, but shrunken in scale. Is it the ultimate Christmas present?