The best books of 2024: From Sally Rooney to Boris Johnson December 12, 2024 Okay, that headline is ever-so-slightly misleading – while many of the entries on this list are indeed among the best books of 2024, others earn their place by virtue of being emblematic of their time (Boris Unleashed), zeitgeist-capturing (Bad Girls of Ancient Greece) or simply so utterly bonkers we felt they earned a spot (The [...]
Orlando outside of Disney World: The Sunshine State’s other side December 12, 2024 I’m not a driver. It’s just never appealed to me and I have no interest in cars. Apart from getting behind the wheel for one or two lessons, I’ve remained a perpetual passenger for twenty years. Yet, as my friend drove us along the vast highways out of Orlando International, country music on the radio, [...]
50 years on, Ford Escort RS returns as official continuation car December 12, 2024 The original Ford Escort is ready to fire back into production, some five decades after the final RS2000 was assembled. County Durham-based Boreham Motorworks, part of the DRVN Automotive Group, has revealed full details of its Escort RS Mk1 ‘Continumod’. Officially licensed by the Ford Motor Company, Boreham Motorworks’ Escort will use a continuation chassis, [...]
Whisky Business: Johnson Reserve’s record-breaking release December 12, 2024 Whisky Business: City AM’s monthly look at the world of whisky. Whisky has become one of the hottest assets in the world over the past decade, but as the financial returns have stacked up for investors, quality has, in some cases, fallen by the wayside. Crafting a memorable whisky takes skill and effort, more so [...]
From Roger Moore With Love: Steve Coogan stars in odd tribute December 11, 2024 Seven years after his passing, the life of the third and most prolific James Bond actor is brought to the screen in From Roger Moore With Love. Steve Coogan plays Roger Moore as if he were narrating his own life, reading from old interviews and memoirs to imagine what the actor would say were he [...]
Queer film review: Daniel Craig shines in Luca Guadagnino drama December 11, 2024 One of the headline acts of this year’s London Film Festival, Queer offers a side to Daniel Craig that you will definitely not have seen before. Adapted from the novella by William S. Burroughs, he plays Lee, an American ex-pat living in 1950s Mexico City, having fled New Orleans due to his drug addiction. Content [...]
Best gadgets 2024: The top tech to buy this Christmas December 11, 2024 Choosing the best gadgets and new tech products can significantly enhance your lifestyle, from outdoor adventures to home offices and entertainment. This guide explores key features to look for in smartwatches, laptops and printers, along with the benefits of innovative technologies like Spatial Audio and cutting-edge processors. Whether you’re upgrading your headphones or seeking advice, [...]
Best jewellery 2024: From zodiac pendants to infinity rings December 11, 2024 Jewellery has always been a timeless gift, cherished for its beauty and the sentiment it conveys. Whether you’re selecting a meaningful infinity ring, a personal zodiac pendant, or elegant pearl earrings, each piece tells its own story. Choosing the right jewellery isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about the thoughtfulness behind the gift—understanding what makes it [...]
Top travel trends of 2025 from racketeering to f**k-it lists December 11, 2024 From Racketeering to F**k-it Lists, a new report from travel trend forecasting agency Globetrender has revealed the top travel trends of 2025, including where people will be going to and what will be motivating their booking decisions. Download the full report here, but read on for five major trends. The report, titled “Luxury Travel Trend [...]
Kalmar 9X9 review: Exclusive drive of new Porsche-based hypercar December 11, 2024 Britain’s best-selling car in 1986 was the fourth-generation Ford Escort. In aptly named Popular spec, it had a 50hp 1.1-litre engine that could wheeze to 62mph in 18.2 seconds and nudge 90mph. The Escort brochure boasted of plastic head restraints, a lidded glovebox and ‘door panels with the unexpected luxury of cloth inserts’. Meanwhile, on [...]