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Hey Stranger! A no-nonsense guide to getting in touch with an ex

As Carrie Bradshaw emails old flame Aidan in And Just Like That... Martha Alexander warns that ‘Hey Stranger’ messages are rarely as romantic as they seem. Though if you do feel so inclined? Read on

Jun 6, 2023
Events and Things To Do

Things to do in London with children this half term

The best things to get up to in London with children this summer half term

May 30, 2023
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How to do London like Beyoncé and Jay-Z

From oysters in Mayfair to the largest penthouse in the city — Queen Bey has been living it up in the capital

May 24, 2023
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Who will replace Phillip Schofield on This Morning?

From odds on favourite Rylan to long shot Piers Morgan, Martha Alexander looks at the runners and riders in the race to join Holly Willoughby on the This Morning sofa

May 22, 2023
The Escapist

Everything you need to know about the Health Optimisation Summit

Next month’s Health Optimisation Summit brings some of the most established experts together to share their expertise on everything from biohacking, nutrition, fitness and functional medicine

May 22, 2023
The Escapist

The London mental health guide: how and where to get help

To mark #mentalhealthawarenessweek, here’s our guide to the finding the best therapy, apps, essential reading and more that can help ease the mind and lift the spirit

May 17, 2023
The Escapist

EARNT: the genius new way to become a VIP

Pay for a luxury hotel in litter? Welcome to EARNT — where good deeds are the only currency

May 11, 2023
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Ball girls to birthday cake — tennis has form when it comes to sexism

As the Madrid Open faces criticism for a tournament riddled with incidents of gender inequality, Martha Alexander takes a closer look at the the sexism problem plaguing elite tennis

May 11, 2023
The Escapist

Pikes Ibiza unveils rock ‘n’ roll glow up for summer 2023

Eccentric, hedonistic and iconic: Pikes, the boutique hotel on Ibiza which has welcomed glamorous guests since the Seventies, has been given a brand new look

May 10, 2023
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De Niro is a dad at 79 — imagine the abuse he’d get if he was a mother

The actor has become a father for the seventh time and the reaction highlights the double standards women face when it comes to parenting

May 10, 2023
The Escapist

10 simple ways to help combat loneliness

Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected

May 9, 2023
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The juiciest celebrity confessions extracted by Alex Cooper

As she convinces Gwyneth Paltrow to compare sexual notes on her famous exes, get to know the highest-paid female podcaster on Spotify and her wildest scoops to date from the likes of Hailey Bieber to Miley Cyrus

May 5, 2023
The Escapist

How to master booze-free socialising for a hot, sober spring

From sober-friendly pubs and dry discos, to navigating dating teetotal — here’s how to still have all the fun minus hangovers this season

May 3, 2023
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How beige Aidan became one of the most divisive TV characters ever

As the first And Just Like That... season two trailer confirms the return of Aidan, we couldn’t help but wonder why Carrie insists on revisiting her exes — and why we can’t escape the sappy carpenter

Apr 27, 2023
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#girlfailure is the new #girlboss — but it’s just as toxic

Overachiever or hot mess — the way we categorise women is tired, reductive and sexist, says Martha Alexander

Apr 26, 2023
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From starlet to scientist — the most iconic Barbies of all time

As Barbie introduces its first doll with Down’s syndrome, we look some iconic versions of the world’s most famous doll and chart how far she’s come

Apr 26, 2023
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Stealth wealth is smug and joyless

Logo-free, understated ‘Succession dressing’ might be everywhere — but it’s just another form of elitism, argues Martha Alexander

Apr 25, 2023
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Ex-etiquette — the big business of a dignified celebrity breakup

From Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott to Zach Braff and Florence Pugh, the stars have been perfecting the art of gracious uncoupling. But in this always-on audience-facing age, how much of it is nothing more than good PR?

Apr 25, 2023
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Britain’s ‘most eligible bachelor’ engaged: who is Hugh Grosvenor?

As one of Britain’s richest men with close connections to the Royal Family, the Duke of Westminster has been notable for his eligibility. As he announces his engagement, here’s everything you need to know about Prince George’s billionaire godfather.

Apr 24, 2023
Music

From Kylie stan to Grammy winner: Who is Kim Petras?

She was the youngest person to go through gender-reassignment surgery and now she’s a Grammy winner making millions from her jaw-dropping lyrics.

Apr 21, 2023
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It’s 2023, Rachel McAdams’ hairy armpits shouldn’t be radical

The actor’s unshaven armpits have garnered both scorn and praise — Martha Alexander on why body hair for women still sparks huge debate

Apr 19, 2023