Current affairs
Cameron hints that cutting top tier tax rate may form part of Tory manifesto
Prime minister David Cameron has suggested that he would further reduce the top rate of tax to 40%. Last year, the [read more]
Woolwich murder accused tells court he has “no regrets”
Drummer Lee Rigby’s killers admitted at the murder trial to having no regrets for killing the soldier. Michael [read more]
Senior judge tells married couples to wait to have children
A senior High Court judge, Sir Paul Coleridge, has said that couples should wait to have children until they are [read more]
MPs promise to refuse 11% pay increase
MPs have pledged to turn down the 11% pay increase that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has [read more]
Live music
Papa Roach at Brixton Academy
Papa Roach are something of a an institution for those who have an insatiable appetite [read more]
TOY at Old Blue Last
It is fair to say that Monday’s TOY second album launch gig was a real surprise. [read more]
The Telescreen at the Garage
Mischievous front man Frankie Cocozza – best known for his turbulent stint on the [read more]
John Grant at Rough Trade East
Over the past few years, together with Midlake, John Grant has been the biggest name in [read more]
Haim at the Forum
Last night Haim played the first of two sold-out gigs at the Forum in support of their [read more]
Simon McBride at the Borderline
Influential music venue the Borderline in Soho has seen its share of great names that [read more]
Fashion & Lifestyle
Willy Wonka and the bag factory
The go-to choice for a staple handbag has always been black; it’s a simple colour, it goes with everything. There’s [read more]
Let your hair down and accessorise with a Gruzovik / Flakonkishochki backpack
Finding the perfect backpack that will not only match your outfit but is also on trend and quirky can seem like an [read more]
Strike a pose: using the home to indulge in personal appearance
The bathroom is known within the home as the go-to place to indulge in personal appearance. Whether treating yourself [read more]
Mothers2mothers: a world apart
The South African charity mothers2mothers, formed in 2001, was set up with the vision to stop the spread of HIV from [read more]
Alone for Christmas? Enjoy it!
We’re conditioned to believe that the only way to enjoy Christmas is with loads of friends, preferably in a log cabin [read more]
Rita Ora to star in Fifty Shades of Grey film
Rita Ora has been cast alongside Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in next year’s much-anticipated film adaptation of [read more]
Art
Sake no Hana displays A Space for Art works by Daniele Davitti
Sake no Hana, the modern Japanese restaurant by the Hakkasan group, has launched a series of unique art exhibitions in collaboration with A Space For Art. Daniele Davitti [read more]
Hello, My Name is Paul Smith at the Design Museum
Paul Smith is a collector or, perhaps more accurately, a hoarder. With a desk in his office that he can never sit at because it is always covered with things, his workspace [read more]
John Tsombikos: BORF Show at Lazarides
The conceit of this show, which is of abstract expressionism done with social themes, an African American edge, and a few personal tributes, stretch thin rather quickly. The [read more]
Theatre
Christmas in New York at the Palace
For one night only the Palace Theatre was host to the seasonal concert Christmas in New York, which returned to the West End for the first time in four years. Although [read more]
Drawing the Line at the Hampstead
“I am, I believe, what American gangster movies call the patsy.” Thus speaks Cyril Radcliffe, the judge sent out to “draw the line” between India and the new state of [read more]
Let the Right One In at the Royal Court
The scene is set with silver birch trees, spaced across the stage in Northern grey light; snow is underfoot. On a single bed in the semi-darkness a teenage boy and girl lie [read more]
Food & drinks
The King’s Ginger Parlour pop-up at Hoxton Hotel
A short walk from the bustling Old Street station, the Hoxton Hotel is hosting The King’s Ginger Parlour pop-up cocktail bar for four days of seasonal drinks and festive [read more]
Original recipe of the week: Chocolate Digestive Cookie Butter
Biscoff. What? Speculoos. Huh? These are common responses when we mention our new favourite love. A smooth, creamy but crispy biscuit spread, which we like to call cookie [read more]
Augustus Harris in Covent Garden
Covent Garden’s foodie neighbourhood receives another addition to its streets – this time on Catherine Street, right next to Miskhins and Opera Tavern. Set amidst the [read more]
Music
Reuniting bands: will they be successful second time round?
The music industry is massive. Not only is it one of the most popular sectors in the entertainment industry, it is also fit to burst with the number of singers, groups and [read more]
Marie Curie’s Carols in the City at Southwark Cathedral
Tonight Southwark Cathedral hosts its ninth year of Marie Curie’s Carols in the City; this stunning setting – “a constant presence in a changing city” – is the [read more]
Billie Joe + Norah – Foreverly
The idea of modern pop-punk icon Billie Joe Armstrong and smoky jazz vocalist Norah Jones teaming for a duet album was quite perplexing to say the least. Even more bizarre [read more]
Books
The City of Strangers by Michael Russell
Michael Russell’s latest offering The City of Strangers is set predominantly in New York in the run-up to the Second World War. It reunites readers with Detective Sergeant [read more]
The Accidental Apprentice by Vikas Swarup
Chances are you haven’t heard of Vikas Swarup, but you will know at least some of the plot from his debut novel Q&A because it was the basis for Danny Boyle’s Slumdog [read more]
Shooting Straight: Guns, Gays, God and George Clooney by Piers Morgan
Who actually likes Piers Morgan? It’s a reasonable question when considering what to make of Shooting Straight, the fourth volume in what looks like an ongoing series of [read more]
Beauty
Strike a pose: using the home to indulge in personal appearance
The bathroom is known within the home as the go-to place to indulge in personal appearance. Whether treating yourself to a facial in the bath, testing out a new shaver in the [read more]
Blue Tit salon: a cutting-edge experience
Nestled in the busy location of Peckham Rye, Blue Tit salon is a far cry from what you would expect from a normal hairdresser’s. Adorned with dressing tables, large framed [read more]
Moa’s Green Balm: the Christmas miracle
Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and get all dressed up for a drink or two. What might be less appealing however, is the thought of [read more]
New York City
National Book Awards ceremony 2013
Literary fans and press crowded the Cipriani Ballroom on Wednesday night for the 84th annual National Book Awards. Located on Wall Street in Manhattan, literature’s [read more]
National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 2013
The National Book Awards Week opened last Monday night with 5 Under 35 at the powerHOUSE Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn. The event, now in its eighth year, honors five young [read more]
After Midnight at Brooks Atkinson Theater
Broadway’s brand new musical After Midnight brings back the glamour of the 1930s jazz scene. The production by Scott Sanders and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis is lustful and [read more]
Cinema
Culture and variety: why more people are giving world cinema a chance
What is it about films that make them the perfect source of entertainment? They offer a form of escapism, the opportunity for people to escape their own lives and immerse [read more]
BAFTA – Jim Broadbent: A Life in Pictures
Every once in a while, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts invites along a star of the filmmaking world for a Life in Pictures interview. It’s a lengthy [read more]
Kill Your Darlings: Interview with John Krokidas
Ahead of the release of his directorial debut Kill Your Darlings, John Krokidas talks to The Upcoming. What was it about this story that made you want to bring it to the [read more]
Fashion news
Mothers2mothers: a world apart
The South African charity mothers2mothers, formed in 2001, was set up with the vision to stop the spread of HIV from mothers to their children, putting mothers and the health [read more]
Rita Ora to star in Fifty Shades of Grey film
Rita Ora has been cast alongside Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in next year’s much-anticipated film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Ora will be playing Mia Grey, [read more]
Christine Collections launches in Liverpool
The 16th November 2013 was the date of the official launch of the Christine Collections store in Liverpool. The event was true to the glamorous costumes inspired by the 1940s [read more]
Sport & Tech
Different uses for your photographs
One of the most popular non-sporting hobbies is photography; with everyone from young children to adults able to get out and about taking pictures of whatever catches their eye. Modern digital cameras are becoming much more affordable, and nearly every mobile phone owner [read more]
World Cup draw: England dealt the “Group of Death” and will face Italy and lethal Suarez
The group stages for the 2014 World Cup were revealed on Friday at a ceremony in Brazil. 32 teams will battle it out to be [read more]
Betfair gambles on casino move and launches new app to boot
You might more readily associate Betfair with sports betting. Their name frequently pops up during sports games, allowing [read more]
Premier League roundup: Sensational Suarez sinks Norwich as Moyes sees Everton finally win at Old Trafford
Luis Suarez became the first Premier League player to score three hat-tricks against the same team in what was an easy [read more]
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