It’s a scorcher! Met Office weather forecast declares Indian summer likely to bring more warm weather September 15, 2023 There could be more days spent in parks and pub gardens yet this summer, according to the Met Office… They have revealed in their long forecast that the higher than average temperatures are likely to return later in September and into October, but first there’s a bout of rain. “There is an increased chance of [...]
7 delightful things to do in London this weekend September 14, 2023 Whether you’re a musical theatre buff or a fan of bargain-hunting at vintage fairs, we have you covered with this list of 7 things to do in London this weekend Summer is over and the packed autumn calendar is already taking shape. Here are some of the top things to do and see in this [...]
Ian McKellen said he couldn’t come out as gay because of me, says former lover September 14, 2023 Sean Mathias has directed Ian McKellen in over thirty productions. In this wide-ranging interview, he talks to Adam Bloodworth about the strength of their working relationship, which spans over 30 productions, and thinks back to their personal relationship, as the duo’s new London theatre show, Frank and Percy, opens in the capital There can’t be [...]
Plaza Suite, London: How to get tickets for Sarah Jessica Parker’s West End debut September 12, 2023 Plaza Suite: London theatre debut for Sarah Jessica Parker announces details of ticket release Details have been announced for the ticket release for the Savoy Theatre’s upcoming production of Plaza Suite, the Neil Simon comedy that will mark Sarah Jessica Parker’s West End debut. There will be a priority ticket sale from Thursday 14 September at [...]
This London dog pop-up is taking free dog portraits this weekend September 11, 2023 If you’ve always dreamed of posing for a professional portrait with your dog, you’re not alone: according to new research conducted by Rover.com, 70% of Brits would pay for a professional ‘pawtrait’ if they could guarantee the perfect picture. This Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th, pet care company Rover.com, an online marketplace for dog walking [...]
This Hackney road filled with nature is a new London attraction September 11, 2023 One Hackney road has been reimagined as a nature lover’s escape, with plants to wander through and explore. The project at Miller’s Terrace in Hackney is responding to new research which revealed 87% of Brits wish they had more green space in their local area, and one third feel detached from nature living in a [...]
5 sunny things to do in London this weekend September 8, 2023 Not that we’ve had many, but it could be the last sunny weekend of the year… Temperatures are set to hit 32 Celsius tomorrow, and they’re staying high for Sunday and into Monday, so you’ve got multiple changes to get out in this delightful Indian Summer. Here are five things to do in London this [...]
Inside the opulent new Claridge’s hotel spa September 8, 2023 Being a lifestyle reporter is a tough job. Sometimes it means getting massages at newly-opened spas and calling it work. What I have learned from all this labouring is that massages tend to be the same. Nice, but forgettable by the time you lay down for the next. (Again, it’s a tough job.) The massage [...]
New York’s last affordable Manhattan property is way better value than London September 7, 2023 At Inwood Hill Park, New York, there’s a metal plaque pointing out where Manhattan was sold from native Americans to a Belgian coloniser in 1626. The land was exchanged for the lowly price of some trinkets and beans. A tulip tree had marked this spot for 280 years but when it died in 1938 it [...]
Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show staff reveal ‘toxic’ culture, say Fallon seems drunk on set September 7, 2023 Sixteen Jimmy Fallon Show employees, fourteen former and two current, have criticised US TV show host Fallon’s behaviour on set while filming popular late-night show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. They claim that his on-set behaviour differed depending on whether or not he seemed to be drunk, and that the show is a “toxic” [...]