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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Britain needs an alfresco dining revolution to bring life into its cold city centres | Dan Hancox

One Sunday last September, I sat at a table outside one of Lyon's famous traditional bouchon restaurants, eating a sumptuous prix-fixe lunch, as the heavens opened and a small monsoon pounded the cobbles around me.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Kingdom secured as two new ravens have joined the Tower of London

"It's an honour to be introducing our new raven chicks Henry and Poe to the Tower of London, and I'm absolutely delighted with how they've settled in so far."
London politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

How often Brits say sorry per day revealed - do you over-apologise?

Experts have warned that while we often say sorry without thinking, we can struggle to apologise for things that really matter.
Humor
#travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Alienation Effect by Owen Hatherley review meet the brutalists

Neither English-born nor English-bred, Nikolaus Pevsner skillfully identified key attributes of English art: a tendency towards cuteness, compromise, and ornamental details.
London politics
#documentary
Photography
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

I am Martin Parr: A heartfelt portrait of a British icon

Martin Parr is a polarizing figure in photography, celebrated for his vivid depictions of British life against critiques of exploitation.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Where Dragons Live review reflections on family life in an extraordinary setting

Documentary 'Where Dragons Live' offers a heartfelt exploration of a family's complex relationship with their grand childhood home and their parents' legacy.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

I am Martin Parr: A heartfelt portrait of a British icon

Martin Parr is a polarizing figure in photography, celebrated for his vivid depictions of British life against critiques of exploitation.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Where Dragons Live review reflections on family life in an extraordinary setting

Documentary 'Where Dragons Live' offers a heartfelt exploration of a family's complex relationship with their grand childhood home and their parents' legacy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling

I can't believe they've done this. This is a friend of mine.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gossip, gowns and Agas: could Ladies of the Cotswolds be reality TV's next big thing?

The planned reality series 'Ladies of the Cotswolds' aims to blend luxury living with rural charm, showcasing the lives of elite women in a picturesque setting.
London food
fromWGB
1 month ago

Atomfall Brings In Big Numbers For Rebellion, Becoming Biggest Launch In Studio History

To have surpassed the one million players in such a short space of time speaks volumes for the creativity and dedication of the entire team here at Rebellion.
Video games
#stereotypes
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The British Figured Out the Perfect Kind of Crossword. Where You At, Americans?

Cryptic crosswords, despite being lesser-known in the U.S., offer a uniquely challenging and rewarding puzzle-solving experience that more Americans should embrace.
London politics
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Sir Gary Lineker? I don't know how you comment on that I've never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in' England legend tells FFT why he won't stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential honours

When asked about potential knighthood recognitions, Lineker humorously responded, "I don't know how you comment on that, because you either say, I wouldn't take it' or, Yeah, why haven't I got one!"
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Crown, Arford: Everything one might want' restaurant review

I have just had the meal of meals—a Sunday lunch of such perfection that my next move should have been to lie down.
London food
#entertainment
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91

David Raven, known as Maisie Trollette, was a pioneering figure in British drag performance and died at the age of 91.
#queen-elizabeth-ii
London
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London's Queen Elizabeth II memorial just got a step closer to being built

A memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James' Park, celebrating her service and leadership.
London
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

London's Queen Elizabeth II memorial just got a step closer to being built

A memorial for Queen Elizabeth II will be built in St James' Park, celebrating her service and leadership.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Pro Tips For Maximizing Your Afternoon Tea Experience - Tasting Table

Afternoon tea in America is more of a special occasion compared to Britain's daily tradition, combining elegance with culinary delight.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sam Fender: People Watching review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

Sam Fender's 'Remember My Name' combines personal storytelling with a strong sense of cultural identity, promising mass appeal at festivals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals

Checking into a pub with accommodations allows for an easy camaraderie, blending hotel convenience with the vibrant social scene of the local community.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Click, clic boom! How secondhand clothes shopping turned very sour

The atmosphere of secondhand shopping apps is rife with odd exchanges and drama, becoming a staple of UK market interactions, blending fun with frustration.
Fashion & style
fromVulture
5 months ago

Give Your Brain an '80s Bubble Bath and Watch Rivals

"Rivals is an unabashedly horny drama about British people hooking up in the countryside, set in the '80s, offering a mix of fun and intrigue."
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Science behind the perfect conker - and why bigger isn't always better

The iconic game of conkers, rooted in British culture for 200 years, emphasizes that smaller conkers can be more advantageous due to their structural integrity.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Amy Poehler: If we want young people to fix everything, why do we make fun of them?'

Britain is ruled by three emotions, says Amy Poehler: Sadness, anger, fear. Plus some disgust, too. She's kidding! She's also not kidding. But we can take it, right? Frankly, I think the UK is excellent at gentle teasing that I really love, she says. It feels very familiar.
Writing
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