Castle Man: Everything You Need To Know About Alan Carr’s New Design Show
Alan Carr, the British comedian‑turned‑DIY host, has purchased Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders and will star in a new unscripted series, *Castle Man*, produced by Expectation for Disney+ and Hulu. The show will document Carr’s personal renovation of the 16‑bedroom, five‑storey baronial estate as he transforms it into a family home ahead of his 50th birthday. Disney+ has teased the series with a short clip, but a release date remains unannounced. The project marks Carr’s first solo property venture after years of co‑hosting design shows.
How A Cotswolds Engineering Firm Became The World’s Leader In Electrifying Classic Cars
Electrogenic, a 25‑person engineering firm in Oxfordshire, has become the global leader in converting classic cars to electric power. The company designs its own high‑voltage motor, software and drop‑in conversion kits that can be installed in a day and are...
A Serene Stay At The Franklin London, Knightsbridge
The Franklin London, part of Starhotels Collezione, occupies four restored Victorian townhouses in Knightsbridge, offering 35 rooms and suites with interiors by Anouska Hempel that fuse Italian, Art Deco and Middle‑Eastern influences. Guests enjoy garden‑facing rooms overlooking Egerton Gardens’ cherry trees, a...
Equestrian Fashion Is Off To The Races – Why Riding Gear Is The Look Of The Season
In March 2026 Stella McCartney turned a Paris Fashion Week runway into a riding arena, showcasing thigh‑high boots, stirrup‑style trousers and sequined bustles. The equestrian look quickly spread, with Hermès, Chloé and Céline releasing their own horse‑inspired pieces. British heritage labels...
Bathrooms Are Being Turned Into Wellness Havens
Bathrooms are evolving from purely functional spaces into wellness sanctuaries, driven by consumer demand for hotel‑style relaxation at home. Designers now embed steam generators, compact infrared saunas, and chromotherapy lighting into showers and tubs. Smart fixtures such as bidet‑equipped toilets...
Christine Dawood On Grief, Walking & Surviving The Titan Tragedy
Christine Dawood survived the 2023 Titan submersible disaster after giving up her seat for her husband and son. She chronicled the 96‑hour ordeal in the self‑published memoir *Ninety‑Six Hours*, blending minute‑by‑minute updates with family memories. The book funds the Suleman...
Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix On Her Personal Style Rules
Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix, founder of sustainable jewellery brand Matilde, outlines her personal style philosophy rooted in understated elegance. Since launching in 2020, her label has focused on recycled gold and lab‑grown diamonds, positioning itself within the “quiet luxury” segment....
The Fancy Pantry Is Having A Moment
Interior designers are elevating pantries, sculleries and larders from hidden storage to design focal points. High‑end remodels now carve dedicated pantry rooms, often separated by glass partitions, to keep kitchens uncluttered and visually appealing. Practical tips—from budget‑friendly under‑counter skirts to...
Root Cause: How To Fight Hair Thinning In Menopause
Hair thinning in menopausal women is driven by declining estrogen and rising DHT, prompting follicle shrinkage. Dermatologist Dr. Sharon Wong emphasizes that while the condition isn’t curable, treatments can stabilize loss and restore thickness with long‑term use. Effective options include...
High-Fibre Recipe Ideas From Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Chef Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall’s new cookbook *High Fibre Heroes* tackles the chronic fibre shortfall in Western diets by showcasing 12 inexpensive, plant‑forward ingredients across a range of meals. The book features recipes such as spinach chilli‑lemon pasta (11 g fiber per serving),...
How To Reset Your Appetite: A Nutritionist’s Guide
Nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati explains that appetite is governed by satiety signals linking the gut, brain, hormones and microbiome. Whole, fiber‑rich plant foods trigger hormones like GLP‑1 and short‑chain fatty acids that tell the brain you’re full. Modern processed meals...
5 Brilliant Beauty Apps Actually Worth Downloading
A new roundup highlights five standout beauty apps for 2026, ranging from on‑demand luxury treatments to ingredient decoding and UV monitoring. Lucie connects users with vetted therapists for home or hotel services, while INCIDecoder and SkinSort translate complex product formulas...
Music On The Menu? How Dine-To-Dance Nights Became London’s Latest Craze
London’s hospitality scene is blurring the line between restaurants and nightclubs as venues add DJ‑driven dance floors after dinner. Pioneers like Dinner for One Hundred, Hausu’s Upstairs bar, and the Dalston Jazz Bar are offering curated music experiences that extend...
Jewellery Restoration Is In – Here’s How I Put The Sparkle Back Into My Ring
Juliet Herd documents her journey restoring a vintage family ring at Robinson Pelham’s Chelsea studio, showcasing how heirloom jewellery can be transformed into a contemporary statement piece. The piece’s redesign reflects a broader market shift: Pinterest reports a 45% rise...
At Nature HQ: Vivobarefoot’s Galahad Clark Is Rewriting The Rules Of Leadership
Vivobarefoot’s CEO Galahad Clark has transformed the shoe brand’s headquarters into a ten‑acre "Nature HQ" where employees grow food, hold meetings outdoors and follow a flat, ecosystem‑inspired hierarchy. The purpose‑first model has helped the company surge from roughly £30 million ($37.5 million)...