Best cocktails in London: the freezing martini at Hawksmoor January 9, 2025 Next in our recommendations for the best cocktails in London, the freezing martini at Hawksmoor While we wait for the announcement about the new James Bond, pass the time at the Hawksmoor, with its new ultrasonic homogeniser martini. Like drinking a super-refined slush puppy, it has a thicker consistency, adding texture to the drink’s formidable [...]
Playing Nice: ITV responds to big viewer complaint about James Norton drama January 9, 2025 James Norton was the first A-List name to lead a small screen production this year when Playing Nice dropped on ITV earlier this week – but viewers (and critics) shared similar complaints about how much of the plot wasn’t realistic. In Playing Nice, Norton’s character is given the wrong baby by a hospital, a mix-up [...]
Martin Williams: A wine-lover’s guide to London restaurants January 9, 2025 Having enjoyed many of the finest restaurants across the globe and my fair share of city breaks since leaving Gaucho and M in October, I can confirm that London’s restaurant scene continues to deliver in silver-plated spades and remains the gastronomic capital city, in terms of both diversity of offering and quality. As we enter [...]
Rolls-Royce to invest £300m in Goodwood as buyers go bespoke January 8, 2025 Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has announced a £300 million boost for its Goodwood headquarters. The investment represents the largest injection of capital since the West Sussex factory opened in 2003. Originally home to 300 staff, the Goodwood facility started out by building one car per day. Now more than 2,500 people work at the ‘Home [...]
Gym clothes for women: From Myprotein joggers to outdoor training January 8, 2025 If you have plans to kick off 2025 with a serious fitness kick then it’s important to look and feel the part. We have rounded up the best gym clothes from Myprotein, from super-supportive sports bras to leggings designed to improve your performance. What features should I look for in a sports bra? Choose a [...]
Gym clothes for men: From Myprotein joggers to outdoor training January 8, 2025 How are those new year’s resolutions looking? If you want to add a little style to your workout wardrobe to help keep you inspired, we have a list of the best gym clothes for men from Myprotein. What features should I look for in gym joggers? Look for joggers made from moisture-wicking fabrics to keep [...]
Veganuary isn’t boring at these three London restaurants January 8, 2025 Increasingly, through events like Veganuary and Dry January, diners (and drinkers) are choosing to experiment with partial abstinence, rather than go for it full-throttle. If you aren’t ready to cut meat out for a month, or if you just fancy learning something new about your palette, here are three Veganuary restaurants to book that we [...]
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD review: A last blast in a landmark supercar January 8, 2025 The R8 was Audi’s first supercar – and might be its last. R8 production has already stopped and it won’t be replaced. After 18 years, two generations and countless special editions, this run-out V10 GT RWD (one of 333 cars worldwide, and only 15 allocated to the UK) is the end of the road. I [...]
The Observatory Presents – A New Immersive Art and Wellness Space in the Eastern City January 7, 2025
New Friends musical announces open casting call – it’s your chance to play Rachel or Ross January 7, 2025 A new Friends musical is urging Londoners to attend an open audition in front of casting directors looking to cast their new Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Ross and Chandler. Auditions for Friends: The Musical Parody will take place in July before the production tours the UK and Ireland through until May 2026. The show will [...]