Category: Lifestyle
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Strawberry lemonade high: Step inside Swingers’ new Cîroc summer terrace
There are some things you expect from a central London summer terrace: warm-ish weather, overpriced drinks, and no seats available. What you probably don’t expect is a fully walled garden tucked behind Oxford Circus. Certaintly not one that’s attached to a mini golf course, with delicious Cîroc cocktails and a bottomless brunch on offer. But…
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Where to watch the Wimbledon finals in London
There’s something almost sacred about Wimbledon finals weekend. Some are transfixed by blistering baseline rallies, other simply enjoy indulging in strawberries and cream or getting caught up in the electric summer atmosphere. And this year, London is serving up the spectacle in style. Across the city, outdoor screens, hidden courtyards, and pop-up terraces are primed…
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10 Vibrant vegan salads to transform your summer meals
Summer salads are either the best thing you’ll eat all season… or a pile of damp leaves you regret paying £12 for. Summer is prime time for fresh produce, and salads should feel like a celebration, not a punishment. And when you skip the limp lettuce and think bigger—crunchy veg, fruit, grains, herbs, bold dressings—salads…
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Run-tested: Is Shokz OpenFit 2 the new gold standard for runners’ earphones?
If you’d asked me a few months ago what kind of earphones I’d take on marathon training runs, I probably would have muttered something about “whatever’s already charged”. But running has a way of making you care deeply about the details. Blisters, bounce, sound quality, whether you can still hear traffic; it all matters when…
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Life’s a beach: The 10 best beaches near London for a quick summer escape
British beaches don’t exactly scream glamour. The water is cold, the skies are moody, and half the time you’re eating chips in a fleece. But when summer does show up (briefly but gloriously) there are few better feelings than escaping the city and standing barefoot on a stretch of sand with the smell of salt…
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Rooftop rosé? Whispering Angel and STK make it official
What’s better than a cold glass of rosé when summer finally decides to show up in London? Not much, we would say. Suddenly, every stretched-out afternoon and golden hour feels like something worth celebrating. And now, there’s one more reason to pour yourself a glass. STK has just raised the bar for summer terraces, both…
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What is a fartlek run? The speed strategy runners love
If you’ve spent any time around runners, you may have heard the term fartlek tossed around—often followed by a stifled laugh. And fair enough. The word sounds like a punchline. But behind the jokes is one of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) running workouts out there. So, what exactly is a fartlek run? How…
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10 compelling summer books you’ll want in your suitcase
Summer is still the best excuse to read. The pace shifts, the days stretch, and suddenly there’s time — at the airport, by the pool, on long train journeys, or just in that particular silence that comes with being away. Sadly but perhaps unsurprisingly, only 50% of UK adults now read regularly — down from…
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The coolest sustainable sunglasses for summer: 5 brands you will love
We all have that trusty pair of sunglasses — the ones that carry us through summer after summer. (Yes, those ones!) But if you’re thinking of upgrading, why not choose a pair that not only looks good but does good, too? Sustainable sunglasses are a smart step toward reducing plastic waste and supporting brands that…
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How to warm up before cardio
Whether you’re lacing up for a 10K or trying to shake off the desk-job stiffness with a quick cardio burst, the warm-up is your not-so-secret weapon. Done right, it’ll boost your performance, reduce your risk of injury, and even make your workout feel easier. Still, many people skip it entirely—or just wing it with a…
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