Coronavirus: Selfridges and Harrods cut opening hours March 17, 2020 Luxury department stores Harrods and Selfridges have scaled back their opening hours in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. Selfridges said it will be open between 11am and 7pm Monday to Saturday at its London, Birmingham and Manchester stores. Sunday trading hours will remain the same. Meanwhile Harrods announced that from today it [...]
The Crown season 6 review: Netflix show has Diana ghost – but is it any good? November 16, 2023 The Crown season 6, the final instalment, depicts the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris
Burns Night booze: What to drink and where to drink it January 24, 2024 Enjoy great drink thanks to the lyricism of Robert Burns and the continued Scottish tradition of Burns Night on 25th January
Pasta Evangelists: From ‘pasta le disaster’ to £40m turnover October 9, 2024 After conquering London's pasta takeaway scene, Pasta Evangelists has set its sights on the restaurant industry.
Nose around a central London house for the weekend with Onefinestay May 31, 2022 The weekend: For a recent milestone birthday I decided I wanted to celebrate with an intimate group of friends – but I couldn’t face hosting a dinner party at home. A gathering in the private dining room of a restaurant was an alternative but they can lack atmosphere. So when I discovered that Onefinestay allows [...]
New winemakers taking Macon by storm June 15, 2022 The Macon has been referred to as “the unknown cousin of Burgundy”, but with prices soaring all over Bourgogne it is worth taking stock, literally, of these delicious wines and some of the bold, new winemakers taking over the region. Though Burgundy can be seen as the old-school seat of traditional winemaking, a younger generation [...]
The Big List: Top London cocktails to break Dry January January 30, 2024 The Life&Style desk is planning an epic night out, taking in some of London’s most august cocktail bars and trendy new venues.
Three recessions, two children and a pandemic later – my fine jewellery brand still shines on October 14, 2024 Kiki McDonough chats through four decades of her award-winning fine jewellery business
Selfridges’ new chief faces an uphill battle August 13, 2024 Selfridges’ new CEO, André Maeder, has his work cut out for him. The company has managed to survive the gruelling pandemic years – largely by cutting jobs and moving online – a tough cost-of-living crisis and an acquisition in 2022. But seasoned retailer Maeder, who was officially announced two weeks ago and starts in November, [...]
London restaurant openings 2024: Put these in your diary now January 8, 2024 We pick the London restaurant openings 2024 generating the most hype – from big-name chefs to exciting newcomers