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If you're a K-beauty fan like me, you'll know that Skin Cupid is one of the UK's go-to destinations for Korean skincare. So when I heard they were bringing their first-ever Summer Roadshow to Manchester, I knew I had to go and see it for myself - and honestly, it did not disappoint. Stepping Into the Pop-Up The pop-up landed at Manchester Arndale transformed into a dreamy, Jeju Island-inspired space that felt like a genuine escape from the high street bustle outside. From the

London’s pizza scene is currently experiencing a golden age. From traditional Neapolitan masterclasses by award-winning pizzaiolos to innovative sourdough spots and neighborhood hidden gems, the capital offers an extraordinary variety of styles and flavor profiles. Whether you are craving light, leopard-spotted crusts, inventive toppings, or a lively buzz, here are ten essential pizza spots across London that every pizza lover should visit (all tried and tasted by us). Napoli

Just under an hour northeast of London, Britain’s oldest recorded town offers a seamless mix of ancient heritage and modern energy. Colchester transforms from a historic stronghold into one of the region’s premier live music hubs, effortlessly blending Roman ruins, vibrant green spaces, and world-class open-air concerts. Reaching Colchester couldn't be simpler for Londoners looking for a day trip or weekend getaway. The Route is simple and frequent with Greater Anglia rail se

Margate has completely shed its tired seaside identity, reinventing itself as the UK’s coolest coastal escape. Wandering through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, you are instantly hit by its creative energy. Beyond the vibrant indie boutiques and retro vintage shops, you will find contemporary art at the world-famous Turner Contemporary, mysterious underground history inside the 4.6-million-shell cavern of the Shell Grotto, and classic coastal tradition at the historic Wa

There is a distinct, understated magic to watching the British countryside blur into a tapestry of rolling green hills, winding rivers, and quiet station platforms while the steady hum of the tracks sets an ambient beat below. In a world defined by constant notifications, packed schedules, and rushed commutes, train travel offers a rare and quiet luxury: uninterrupted, guilt-free time back. It is the driving force behind National Rail’s campaign, On the Train You Can, a celeb

Featured on BBC Introducing North East, META by Pearly Gates is a song every young person needs to hear. Released as a ‘TED talk on the internet’, Tom Hunt describes META as a commentary on how in a world full of ‘endless’ content and discourse, people are left ‘overstimulated’ and ‘detached.’ The song is intentionally overproduced in its aim to convey this message and successful in doing so. Amongst it’s stripped back and glitchy electronic sound, META points to an issue t

A DIFFERENT KIND OF FESTIVAL IS COMING TO CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND OVER 80% OF PEOPLE SAY IT IMPROVED THEIR MENTAL WELLBEING The Big Retreat brings its unique blend of wellbeing, live music, inspiring speakers, great food and feel-good experiences to Abbots Ripton this September. A festival that combines yoga, fitness, live music, inspiring speakers, great food and hundreds of feel-good experiences is coming to Cambridgeshire for the very first time. The Big Retreat will take place

Peaky Blinders Underworld delivers a high-atmosphere dive into 1920s Birmingham. Combining set recreation, live performers, and interactive elements, it functions as half-theatrical production and half-themed speakeasy. If you want to dress up, grab a cocktail, and soak in gritty gang vibes, it captures the aesthetic well. However, like many large-scale open-world immersive events, the narrative momentum can occasionally feel loose, meaning your overall experience largely dep

Exhibition Dates: 19 August – 2 September 2026 Admission: Free Where music meets graphic design in its purest, most playful form, you’ll find Secret 7”. Returning to London's iconic 180 Studios on 19 August 2026 to celebrate a landmark 10th edition, this extraordinary showcase created in partnership with specialist humanitarian charity War Child takes seven famous tracks, presses each onto 100 7-inch vinyl records, and hands over all 700 sleeves to a sprawling mix of global a

When Lore Group reimagined the former Ace Hotel site on Shoreditch High Street, they undertook a tricky balancing act: preserve the neighborhood's energetic pulse while building an antidote to its overwhelming buzz. The result is One Hundred Shoreditch, a 258-room enclave that operates as both an elevated neighborhood living room and a Scandi-toned sanctuary. The Aesthetic: Textural Calm Where traditional East London boutique hotels lean into moodiness and industrial brickwor

International artists Prefab77 and Jimmy Turrell transform city centre wall as LMA strengthens ties with Newcastle’s creative community ahead of September launch A huge new piece of public art has been unveiled in the heart of Newcastle as LMA ramps up preparations to open its new North East campus next month. The striking 30-foot mural on St James’ Boulevard has been created by internationally recognised North East artists Jimmy Turrell and Peter Manning, better known as Pre

Stepping out of the bustling midtown friction of Victoria and into the vaulted cavern of Westminster Cathedral is always a stark transition, but under the hypnotic glow of Luminescence, the shift feels borderline transcendent. From the moment you cross the threshold, the cathedral’s iconic, unfinished dark-brick nave turns into a living canvas. Rather than overpowering John Bentley’s magnificent Neo-Byzantine architecture, Luminiscence uses light to complete it. The light des

Back with their first album since “How Many Dreams?” in 2023, DMA'S are gracing our ears with their fifth studio album in the form of the Self-Titled “DMA'S” Prior to release we got four of the eleven track album as singles, with Killing Time, Hurracane, Heatin Park and My Baby’s Place being released on the run up to the album and each amassing hundreds of thousands of streams, with My Baby’s Place already breaking the one million mark at the time of review! El Alamein Openin

Okay, so I need to talk to you about Urban Jungle by Subversive Scents (the fragrance line from The Rolling Stones, yes, that Rolling Stones), because it's genuinely not what I expected and I've been reaching for it more than anything else in my collection lately. Quick disclosure before we dive in: I'm a sucker for a good backstory, and this one's got a great one. Urban Jungle is named after the homecoming leg of the band's 1990 Steel Wheels tour - all fire, graffiti, and th

There are gigs that entertain you, and then there are gigs that completely consume you. Dermot Kennedy’s performance at London's O2 Arena was undeniably the latter. Closing out his highly anticipated UK leg of The Weight of the Woods Tour, the Irish singer-songwriter delivered a monumental performance that didn't just mark the end of a chapter, it solidified his status as one of the most phenomenal, visceral artists of his generation. From the second the house lights dropped,

Imagine sitting down to rewatch Steven Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece Jaws, a thriller that still makes every swimmer second-guess a dip in the ocean, while a multi-course tasting menu is served in precise synchronicity with the iconic scenes unfolding on screen. That is the promise of Taste Film, a pop-up immersive dining experience taking London by storm. On paper, the premise is pure cinematic genius: sensory storytelling elevated to art, pairing bite-sized culinary nods wit

Photo By Stephen Cobb There is absolutely no secret that there is a soft spot held in everyone’s hearts for British indie music originating in the early to mid 2000’s, especially that of The Wombats who took on Times Square in Newcastle on their “Oh! The Ocean” tour and I had the absolute pleasure of being able to attend and be part of the magic. The main support of this tour was none other than the absolutely fantastic Red Rum Club, also hailing from Liverpool. I’ve been a f

Today, chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to release their new single, "Funeral Song," taken from the upcoming EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm. Marking a new chapter for the band, comprising Tyler Connolly, Dave Brenner, Dean Back, and Joe Dandeneau, the upcoming EP delivers their signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and unfiltered lyricism with a renewed sense of urgency. On the new track, Connolly

Robyn Rae Laud Travis guitarist Andy Dunlop, Bloodhound Gang drummer Adam Perry and North East Screen CEO Alison Gwynn among major industry names already brought to Newcastle as creative institution ramps up countdown to September opening. When LMA announced plans to open a Newcastle campus earlier this year, it made a bold promise. Its arrival in the city would be about far more than simply opening another university building or recruiting students for a new intake. Instead,

Photo Courtesy Failte Ireland There is a distinct, undeniable electricity to Dublin in the height of summer. It is a city that doesn't just welcome you; it sweeps you up in a wave of acoustic warmth, coastal salt, and historical gravity. The River Liffey acts as a shimmering artery splitting the city, reflecting a sky that shifts effortlessly from moody slate to brilliant, sun-washed blue. To truly understand Dublin, one must accept that its story is best told through its so