An Airbnb-style short-term “Wild West” could lead to the “emptying” of London, it was warned on Tuesday as one borough said it was investigating a record 2,400 properties for abuse of the rules. There are more than 10,500 holiday homes in Westminster, despite claims that some apartment blocks accommodate more guests each night than The… Read More »
London Craft Week is a week when the city’s galleries and museums celebrate global craftsmanship with a range of enlightening events, from workshops and exhibitions to talks and fairs. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s London Craft Week program includes joint events from the Royal Museums Greenwich, the Design Museum, Leighton House and Hauser… Read More »
2 Hays Mews, Mayfair, looks more like a private art gallery than a residential house. Because it has served as both since its redesign in 1987. Its exterior, including the completely plain front door, is bright white, and the words “Garage: Strictly No Parking” are written in such a neat sans serif font that it… Read More »
We need to talk about Tetbury. So, from the typical Cotswolds village the town turns into a playground. Full disclosure, I am a well-intentioned townie who is not even one bit impartial.London is rude”. I have a (hopefully somewhat ironic) fascination with obnoxious brands like Versace, and I often have an overwhelming desire to drink… Read More »
At 7 a.m. on the first morning of our expedition, a voice over the intercom sang, “Humpbacks at the bow – all guests to the bridge.” Blinking away sleep, I ran onto the deck in my dressing gown, and a bright white glow filled my eyes from the panoramic windows. Meters in front of our… Read More »
I narrowly escaped winning a plastic lizard. That’s good, because otherwise I might have been attacked for it by a seething mob of septuagenarians. At 49, I’m the youngest person in the bingo hall in the last 10 to 20 years, and the other patrons look at me with veiled suspicion. It turns out Skegness… Read More »
American illustrator and writer Trina Robbins, who has died aged 85, began her comics career in her hometown of New York in the 1960s, contributing to the counterculture newspaper East Village Other. She also drew and wrote strips for Gothic Blimp Works, an underground comic strip. Next came comic strips, covers, and spot illustrations for… Read More »
Sometimes the most ordinary objects carry the richest meaning. Human hair, the most primitive extension of our body, both revered and reviled, has long fascinated artists, and the new exhibition Hair Pieces at the Heide Museum brings together 38 artists from eight countries who use hair as medium and central theme. exploring its originality and… Read More »
Cities are known for their drinks and the bars where they were born. A recent trip to New Orleans was a bingo card-like adventure around some of the city’s most famous landmarks and the cocktails they’re famous for: a sazerac Roosevelt; A grasshopper in Tujague; A vieux carre in the carousel. While some of London’s… Read More »
Using a VPN, a virtual private network, could help travelers save money when booking vacations this summer, according to a new study. Research published by cybersecurity company NordVPN has proven that Britons are being charged hundreds of pounds more for hotel stays and car hire than overseas customers. The research found that a two-week package… Read More »