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Lily-Rose Depp — an icon in the making?

Her new show with The Weeknd is about to send her stratospheric — Amy Francombe on everything you need to know about the eldest child of Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp

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The Escapist

8 beautiful island villas to rent this summer

Looking for a breathtaking backdrop this summer? Chic interiors? Ultimate tranquility? Rosalyn Wikeley highlights the best island villas to bookmark for your next great escape

Music

Nick Cave: ‘I care what people say – and if they hate my music’

He’s gone through more heartache than any man should, but the musician still believes wholeheartedly in the power of art

Property News

Unmortgageable London home sells for £691,000 after fierce bidding

Cash buyer has a major project on their hands after beating off competition to land this rundown Ealing property, starting with tackling the back garden

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Lewis Capaldi scores fastest-selling album of the year so far

Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent is said to be the biggest album opening of any week, since Taylor Swift released Midnights in October 2022.
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The rare neurological condition that has caused Celine Dion to cancel tour dates

‘Severe’ and ‘persistent’ muscle spasms have caused Celine Dion to cancel the remaining dates of her world tour.
Film

Here are the top films and TV shows affected by the writers’ strike

Series including Stranger Things, Family Guy and Yellowjackets have all been affected by the strike

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Cannes 2023: Brie Larson and Jourdan Dunn lead the red carpet

Every fashion moment that made a splash on the French Riviera

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12 UK half-term breaks to book now

Make the most of the school holidays with a memorable bonding trip away – Rosalyn Wikeley finds the top places to please all ages

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Food + Drink

Akwasi Brenya-Mensa’s Tatale leaves Africa Centre a year after opening

Little is known at present about the next steps for either the space or chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa

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Tommy Banks to launch new food festival at Lord’s cricket ground

The home of cricket is opening its doors to the public for a new week-long food festival

Events and Things To Do

Things to do in London over the bank holiday weekend

From an annual world-class London show to a new(ish) Italian wine bar, and plenty more in between, here’s everything to do in London this weekend

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Tutors, mentors and education influencers - maximise your potential

London parents love a tutor but for families who can’t afford one, there are other players offering support

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How the Police Cadet programme helped me maximise my potential

Volunteer Police Cadet Izzy Akrami on the ways the Met Police programme helped him realise his capabilities and gave him a springboard to the future

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Teen spirit and a career: alternatives to study firmly on curriculum

A first look at life after the classroom can seem daunting for most 16-year-olds, but help is at hand

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Property News

Five Elizabeth line areas with average property prices under £400,000

Five areas along the route where prices remain well below the London average

Where to live

Cook and baker Crystelle Pereira on her multicultural London area

Portuguese-Goan cook and baker Crystelle Pereira was born and bred in Canons Park. Here’s why it continues to feel like home

Interiors

How creative Londoners are bringing Victorian homes bang up to date

From Tottenham to Tooting, most of the capital’s housing stock is Victorian, a design challenge for modern Londoners. Here’s how to update dark, cramped layouts for 21st-century living

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Perfumer Frédéric Malle: ‘I’d rather go to the V&A than to Sephora’

As perfume publisher Frédéric Malle prepares to judge The Evening Standard Art Prize, he talks to Rose Beer about art direction, the Bauhaus... and making love

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Your Friday night playlist curated by Kamille

She’s the fourth woman ever to win the Ivor Novello Award and written smash singles for Dua Lipa and Stormzy, all whilst juggling a newborn baby. It’s Kamille curating this week’s Friday night playlist…

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Why audio porn is on the rise

Sexual hearing? Porn without the pictures? Audio erotica is almost certainly less exploitative, leaves more to the imagination and is often made by and for women. Samuel Fishwick is all ears...

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China hits back at Microsoft’s nation-state hacking claims

Microsoft accused China of attempting to carry out espionage and information gathering

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Sunak and Google CEO discuss ‘striking right balance’ on AI regulation

The Prime Minister spoke to Sundar Pichai about the importance of ensuring the right ‘guard rails’ are in place.
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TikTok is testing an AI chatbot that answers questions with videos

The bot has an icon shaped like a cartoon ghost that is available on every clip you watch

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Best mattresses for front sleepers for support and comfort

Stomach-sleeper? Get the support and comfort you need

Drink

Best ciders to try in 2023 for a refreshing summer drink

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