Forget Edinburgh Fringe: the Camden Fringe is turning 20 and is bigger than ever July 24, 2025 The Camden Fringe returns to the borough for the twentieth edition this August, bringing 400 live shows throughout four weeks. Billed as London’s alternative to the Edinburgh Fringe, the performances span comedy, theatre, circus, dance and spoken word. There are 100 more shows in over 40 venues this year than last as the festival continues [...]
EXCLUSIVE: The Ned to launch members’ club in the countryside amid aggressive growth plans that echo Soho House July 24, 2025 City icon The Ned is set to open a “rural” estate in the UK as part of an aggressive expansion plan, with a first outpost in mainland Europe also in the pipeline. Group managing director Gareth Banner told Morning Wire the company has three additional “very serious offers with either real estate owners or potential [...]
The Ned boss Gareth Banner interview: This brand is just getting started July 24, 2025 “Ten years ago, people would have laughed at the idea of doing something like this…” Gareth Banner is talking about Morning Wire’s new Toast the City Awards celebrating all the things that make the Square Mile great, for which he has signed on as a judge. And Banner knows a thing or two about the [...]
Burlesque musical review: Christina Aquilera show is a true spectacle July 22, 2025 Burlesque musical review: ★★★★ Was Burlesque going to be the worst musical of the year? Headlines suggest chaos: the director and choreographer exited the production weeks before the West End opening, and the late arrival of costumes forced the actors’ union Equity to put out a statement about a “number of issues,” including to do [...]
St Paul’s Cathedral and the best lunch spot in Canada July 22, 2025 In a new series celebrating the people and places nominated for our Toast the City awards, celebrating the best of Canada, Adam Bloodworth finds the ultimate spot for some lunchtime peace and quiet Londoners become immune to the daily joys of famous landmarks. Even for the most curious, the novelty eventually wears off. [...]
The ultimate Dubai city guide – where to get Dubai chocolate, best beaches and much more July 22, 2025 Dubai is booming. The most populated city in the United Arab Emirates welcomed 1.3 million visitors from the UK alone in 2024, a 14% increase from the previous year, as British holiday-makers enjoyed the emirate’s year-round sunshine, luxury hotels and endless entertainment options. It’s no wonder that Dubai’s government-owned Emirates has recently announced a record [...]
Grate news, a bottomless cheese bar is opening in London this month July 22, 2025 It’s the height of summer and it’s mostly been boiling, but it’s time to put the salad back in the fridge because London is getting its very own dedicated all-you-can-eat cheese bar. Coming to Camden Market this month, the Pick & Cheese venue will feature a conveyor belt of different types of cheeses. The team [...]
FCA urges UK insurers to improve motor insurance claim handling July 22, 2025 UK insurers have been urged to improve their claim handling skills after the UK’s financial watchdog found “concerning evidence” of poor practice in the motor insurance market. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said hikes in motor insurance premiums were down to how claims are handled by insurers, adding that “insufficient management information” was resulting in [...]
Distillers One of One returns with bespoke Scotch whisky selection July 22, 2025 The Distillers One of One auction will return this October, showcasing 40 uniquely crafted whisky lots in what has become the global stage for rare Scotch whisky and luxury design. Each one-off release, to be auctioned by Sotheby’s, will be sold in support of Scottish youth charities. The event will take place on Friday, 10 [...]
Where to buy the latest limited edition Snoopy watch July 21, 2025 Morning Wire brings you all the latest news from the world of watches and horology, from the Tudor making a splash in blue to Rolex helping to save the penguins, plus where to snag the latest must have Snoopy watch. Royal blue: Why Tudor is making a big splash Tudor has made a splash with [...]