The best picks for the Ultimate Valentine’s Weekend February 3, 2026 | City Talk The secret to a truly romantic Valentine’s Day isn’t just the destination, but the unforgettable moments and meaningful experiences you share. With the holiday falling on a weekend this year, London is brimming with exceptional options for every kind of couple. Whether you’re seeking high-energy fun or a sophisticated escape, Central London Alliance has curated [...]
Experience Dan Brown’s Prague: the real locations in The Secret of Secrets February 2, 2026 THE WEEKEND To say the Four Seasons Hotel Prague plays a major part in Dan Brown’s new book The Secret of Secrets is something of an understatement. Main character Robert Langdon – best known from Brown’s mega-seller The Da Vinci Code – wakes up there at the start of the novel and it’s a key [...]
What’s on in London in February 2026 January 30, 2026 | City Talk Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying time with friends or simply treating yourself this February, London has something special in store. From intimate dining experiences and cultural adventures to a masterclass and exciting entertainment, discover the perfect way to make this month unforgettable. Explore our curated guide to activities, experiences and offers below. Activities [...]
Ballad Lines review: A muddled musical with moments of brilliance January 30, 2026 A Jacobean vicar’s wife, a pregnant Presbyterian teen and a 21st-century New York lesbian walk into a bar – Ballad Lines is the result.
New Bentley Continental GT S is inspired by the Supersports January 30, 2026 The Bentley Continental GT range has gained a new performance-focused model for 2026. Both the Continental GT S coupe and GTC S convertible are said to be inspired by the hardcore, limited-edition Bentley Supersports. All examples of the lightened, rear-wheel-drive Supersports have already been sold. However, the new Continental GT S will become part of [...]
Being Gordon Ramsay: Netflix doc follows chef’s ‘most ambitious project ever’ January 30, 2026 Being Gordon Ramsay launches on Netflix in February Last year, Gordon Ramsay opened the highest restaurant in Europe. Lucky Cat Bishopsgate is at the top of the 62-storey 22 Bishopsgate, and a new Netflix documentary follows the opening phase of what Ramsay describes as “the most ambitious project I’ve ever opened in my entire life.” [...]
Best places to eat soup noodles in London January 30, 2026 This is the time of year for eating soup noodles, a dish guaranteed to sustain you through the winter trudge. But really any month is the month for soupy noodles, because they are – in all iterations – perfect dishes. Whether that’s eating pho in Vietnam when the air is thick enough to chew and [...]
Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition: Tribute to the Porsche 930 January 29, 2026 The Porsche 911 Turbo celebrated its 50th birthday in 2025, marked by a ’50 Years’ anniversary edition with unique paint and tartan seat trim. Porsche restomod specialist Kalmar Automotive has gone much further, however, creating a limited-production homage to the original Porsche 930 Turbo. The Kalmar 7-97 Turbo Edition combines retro-inspired styling with an air-cooled [...]
Valentine’s Day: My top recommendations for the perfect date January 29, 2026 Whether you’re treating your partner to a night on the town, whisking them out of the city for a weekend away or just cosying up together at home, here are my top recommendations for Valentine’s Day. For London lovers The Elizabeth on Ebury St, Belgravia will be serving a special three-course menu (£55pp) with an [...]
Diet advice: A guide to eating better and living longer January 29, 2026 Food has become noisy. Superfoods, supplements, biohacks, rules. Eat this. Avoid that. Count everything. Track it all. Somewhere along the way, managing your diet stopped feeling intuitive and started feeling like a full-time job. Thankfully I stopped buying into that a long time ago. I have eaten my way through all the diet fads and [...]