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Apple Vision Pro: I went hands-on with the hottest gadget in the world

Apple’s Vision Pro has been revealed, and The Evening Standard was first in line for a go. Here are our thoughts...

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Sex, scandal and scores to settle: inside the turmoil at the top of ITV

Phillip Schofield’s admission of an affair with a This Morning runner unleashed a torrent of allegations about a toxic work environment and trouble at the top of ITV. Stephen Armstrong reports on a channel in turmoil

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London’s style set share their most treasured hideaways

From charming inns in California to uber-chic Italian palazzos, Rosalyn Wikeley speaks to some of the capital’s leading taste-makers to discover their favourite hidden gems

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Don’t worry Swifties, the bad boys never last

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy have reportedly split after two months

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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

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Culture
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Windrush 75: our pick of London’s best cultural events

From concerts, to exhibitions, to talks, to workshops, London has a full roster of events to celebrate 75 years of British-Caribbean culture

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Our pick of the 20 best LGBTQ+ films of all time

During Pride month, why not watch one of these incredible films?

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Sex, scandal and scores to settle — inside turmoil at the top of ITV

Phillip Schofield’s admission of an affair with a This Morning runner unleashed a torrent of allegations about a toxic work environment and trouble at the top of ITV. Stephen Armstrong reports on a channel in turmoil

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‘Depression, headaches and mood swings — the Pill ruined my twenties’

Body-altering and debilitating, it’s a disgrace we still prescribe the same Pill that’s been around since the Sixties

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Food + Drink
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Private Party: London’s most exclusive members’ clubs

From new clubs to old favourites, Mike Daw peeks behind the door at London’s most hidden-away hotspots

Restaurants
44m

Team behind members’ club Laylow announce new restaurant in Chelsea

Chefs Emily Dobbs and Johnnie Collins will oversee a seasonal, veg-focused menu at Lórian

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Too Many Critics: Fundraiser raises record-breaking £121,000

Critics cooking include Giles Coren, Grace Dent, Tom Parker Bowles and the Standard’s own David Ellis

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‘We want to demystify the choices for parents as well as students’

Unsure of how best to help your teen navigate the new educational landscape? Then it’s time to speak to an expert, writes Julie Henry

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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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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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How I finally (almost) beat long Covid

After staring down the virus in intensive care, Nicole Holcroft-Emmess spent half a year just trying to breathe. Then she discovered the ‘Cure’ at Austria’s famed Mayrlife centre...

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My London: Adwoa Aboah

The model and activist Adwoa Aboah feels the burn when dining at Kiln, belts out the hits at the K-Hole and would love a drag race (the car version) around Park Lane

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Your weekly horoscope (June 5th)

What’s written in the stars for you this week...

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The LG StanbyME Go is a 27-inch tablet in a suitcase

About as portable as a decently sized television can be, but still extremely niche

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Oh ducking hell: Apple will fix autocorrect so you can swear freely

The update addresses an issue that has caused both hilarity and frustration over the years

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Pride: 8 LGBTQ+ podcasts to listen to for queer history and laughs

These podcasts cover topics from mental health and LGBTQ+ history, to raising families and romance

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