Category: Lifestyle
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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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Foodies Festival is back to London: Your guide to the tastiest festival in the UK
What’s better than a festival on a spring bank holiday weekend? A festival devoted entirely to food, of course. Throw in a bit of sunshine, top-tier chefs, live music, and a cold drink in hand, and you’ve got yourself the perfect long weekend. Foodies Festival 2025, the UK’s biggest food and drink celebration, is rolling…
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Best luxury vegan and vegetarian restaurants in London
Traditional luxury cuisine has long been dominated by foie gras, wagyu, and butter-laced sauces. But a new wave of high-end vegan restaurants in London are rewriting the rules—with plants at the centre of the plate. Vegans and vegetarians no longer have to be content with the token veggie option on an otherwise meat-heavy menu. Across…
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The 7 small habits that can change your life
Improving your health rarely starts with a 3-day juice detox, a 5am spin class, or a digital fast. It starts with small habits: a humble glass of water in the morning, a walk around the block, or defying the urge to check Instagram as soon as you wake up. If you were one of millions…
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