5 London rooftop bars with summer food and drink pop-ups August 2, 2023 Try something different this August by booking a table at one of these London rooftop bars. Each has a pop-up celebrating the best of British food and drink, and each with brilliant views across the capital. Read more: The new London hotel that’s perfect for a west London staycation DRINK ROSE ON A ROOF The [...]
Grind One espresso pod machine review: Stylish and simple August 2, 2023 As someone who spends an inordinate amount of time making espresso – and reading about making espresso and buying espresso-related paraphernalia – I long ago grew out of the Nespresso pod machine that used to sit on my desk. There’s something meditative about the process of making espresso: weighing out exactly 18 grams of beans, [...]
World Series of Poker: Lessons from taking on pro player Charlie Carrel August 1, 2023 There was a moment when I knew – on both a mathematical and instinctual level – that I had the better of Charlie Carrel, one of the best poker players of all time with career winnings of almost $10m. But then we turned over the cards… I was playing at the World Series of Poker [...]
The new London hotel that’s perfect for a west London staycation August 1, 2023 81% of UK holidaymakers are expected to book a UK hotel getaway this year, as the cost of living crisis keeps Brits from booking international trips. If you’re thinking about a London staycation, The Adria in South Kensington has a few things that others don’t. As the pandemic pointed out, holidaying at home – especially [...]
Domino’s Pizza delivers hot half year results as it opens 29 new stores August 1, 2023 Domino’s Pizza Group has benefited from a bleak winter with UK and Ireland stuffed-crust lovers staying in and ordering cheesy slices, as the chain adds more stores around the country. The pizza delivery company has reported a 19.6 per cent rise in revenue to £332.9m, up from £278.3m in the first half year ended 25 [...]
Kamm Porsche 912c review: Light, fantastic July 31, 2023 Tim Pitt drives a classic Porsche with a difference: the lightweight, four-cylinder Kamm 912c. Is it a worthy alternative to a restomod 911?
Review: The Great Scotland Yard hotel is the Westminster hotel combining novelty and comfort July 31, 2023 Victorian police paraphernalia, like old truncheons and hats, on display next to interesting illustrations of life in prison, drawn by current inmates. This is the interesting vibe in the lobby of the The Great Scotland Yard hotel, which was formerly a police headquarters. The atmosphere is an intriguing mix of novelty and comfort. First off, [...]
Twisted Land Rover Defender T110 TVS review: Twist and shout July 31, 2023 Born in Birmingham, modified in Yorkshire, the Twisted Defender T110 TVS is a leftfield alternative to a Mercedes-AMG G63. We drive it.
Triumph returns with radical TR25 electric sports car July 31, 2023 The Triumph TR25 is a bold, single-seat electric concept car that revives a great name from Britain's automotive past.
Now’s the time to elevate your Marrakech holiday July 31, 2023 THE WEEKEND: Darling Marrakech is Morocco’s bohemian jewel, a soulful city surrounded by sand, anchored by an ancient Medina and crowned by the sultry peaks of the Atlas Mountains. Just three hours from the UK, there is no comparable weekend-worthy escape as bewitching, or as bonkers. There are hotels and then there is Le Royal [...]