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Photo Courtesy of The National Association of Jewellers Alex Monroe is a British jewellery designer and maker. His designs are beautiful expressions of nature that he found in both Suffolk and London. After attending the School of Art, Architecture and Design in London, he started creating his own jewellery and had his first collection by 1987. His business has continually grown, from being in London and Paris fashion week to being worn by famous actresses. He now has shops b

Image licensed under public domain In a speech before the UN General Assembly in 2021, young Palestinian poet Mohammed El-Kurd bluntly summarised the trajectory of the Israel-Palestine conflict since the Nakba, or initial ‘catastrophe’ of Palestinian displacement and dispossession: ‘The appetite for Palestinian lands – without Palestinians – has not abated for over seven decades’. Indeed, since 1948, Palestinian lives and cultures have never been free of the threat of symboli

On the evening of 21st March, I entered Somerset House’s Lancaster Rooms to find an assortment of chairs arranged in a circle. All were...

Coffee chain Pret A Manger is making a massive change to prevent customers from sharing their subscription benefits with friends and family. The high street giant boasts a monthly subscription service—now known as ‘Club Pret’—that allows customers five free barista-made drinks per day and 20% off of all food and bottled beverages. When it was launched in 2020 as a post-lockdown strategy to tempt customers back into stores, it cost £20 a month (with the first month free). Back

"Photo by mikemacmarketing (licensed under CC BY 2.0)" On the evening of March 14th, I attended my first Imperial Late. I went with no...

"Photo by Pixabay (Licensed under CC0)" London really is a tale of two cities, marked by a noticeable separation between the northern and...

The hidden gem Los Mochis—in the heart of Notting Hill—transports its customers into an excitingly unique dimension uniting Japanese and Mexican cuisines. The restaurant was founded by Markus Thesleff, who innovatively combined his two favourite cuisines and named the restaurant after his Yorkshire Terrier: Mochi. Describing Los Mochis as a place where Tokyo meets Tulum, Thesleff certainly expresses this intersection through the colourful decorations and mouth-watering food c

Photo by Talia Andrea Anyone even remotely dialled into the music industry nowadays will know that Dialled In is one of the latest and...

Located on the Northern Line and nestled in the heart of north-west London, Hampstead beckons with its quaint streets, cultural landmarks, and tranquil ambiance. Whether you fancy a calm Sunday stroll away from the bustling energy of central London, are an art lover, or are a history enthusiast, Hampstead offers something for everyone. Here is a guide to some of the best places that this neighbourhood has to offer. A Tranquil Start: Green Spaces Begin your day in the vast g

Previously a chef at the esteemed Brat and Scully, Instagram chef Whyte Rushen has now transitioned from working at pop-up venues to settling permanently on Mare Street in Hackney. Most of us foodies are already familiar with Rushen's online content—driven by his passion for daring and memorable tastes—and Chez Whyte's certainly delivers these flavors in Rushen's renowned humble smashed burgers along with other bold dishes typical of his previous pop-ups. Announcing the incep