By: Steve Dinneen

Life&Style Editor I'm the editor of City A.M. The Magazine, and editor of the daily newspaper's Life&Style section. We cover food, wine, going out, culture, technology and travel. I'm also the head judge of our Toast the City awards that celebrates hospitality in the Square Mile. Find me on X @steve_dinneen

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Things Can Only Get Better: Story behind song that derailed Rishi Sunak election speech

May 22, 2024

Rishi Sunak’s speech on the steps of Downing Street today will forever be remembered for two things: his sodden suit and the abrasive strains of 90s pop hit Things Can Only Get Better. When Northern Irish/English pop act D:Ream – which included the physicist and TV presenter Prof Brian Cox on keyboard – first released [...]
McLaren pays tribute to Senna with F1 livery and custom supercar

May 21, 2024

A unique F1 livery for the Monaco Grand Prix and a hand-painted McLaren Senna supercar mark the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death.
What to do in London this weekend, from chicken wings to outdoor cinema

May 9, 2024

It’s finally here! If you're seeking inspiration for the first sunny spell of the year here's our guide to what to do in London this weekend
Spirited Away at London Coliseum is a spectacular, must-see show

May 9, 2024

From the moment you walk into Spirited Away you can see it's a spectacular production that's painstakingly faithful to Miyazaki’s work
What to do in London for the May Day bank holiday weekend

May 2, 2024

The top five things to do in London this May Day bank holiday weekend, from traditional festivities to urban festivals and unmissable theatre. 1: SEE SHERIDAN SMITH IN OPENING NIGHT This ill-fated musical about a star having a mental breakdown in the lead-up to the opening of a musical has been forced to close two months ahead [...]
Machinal at the Old Vic: A stunning performance in a tired play

April 19, 2024

There are surprisingly few genre plays on the West End stage – where are all the science fiction and fantasy and horror and gangster stories that dominate other areas of pop culture? And where is all the true crime, a format you can barely escape from on streaming and podcast platforms? The Old Vic brings [...]
What is middle age? The melancholy of life’s middle years

April 11, 2024

Upon the realisation he’s probably lived more than half of his life, Steve Dinneen considers what it means to be middle aged
The Smiths debut album at 40 – those songs still stand alone

April 5, 2024

Morrissey may be indefensible but as The Smiths’ debut album turns 40, and You Are the Quarry hits 20, Steve Dinneen can’t help but reminisce
Long Day’s Journey Into the Night sees Brian Cox back on stage

April 4, 2024

Long Day's Journey Into the Night at Wyndham's Theatre sometimes feels like an endurance test but Succession star Brian Cox shines
Things to do in London this Easter weekend, from egg hunts to the boat race

March 28, 2024

The top six things to do in London this Easter weekend, including the horniman's fair and the annual Top Cuvee Easter egg hunt

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The Lake District but thrilling, with yacht trips and 4×4 off-roading

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