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We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

LONDON HAS MORE MEMBERS’ CLUBS THAN ANY OTHER CITY. WHAT’S MORE SURPRISING IS THAT FAR FROM BEING RELICS OF THE PAST, A REVIVAL IS UNDERWAY, DISCOVERS ANNE CUTHBERTSON

The most wonderful time of the year is (almost) here and we’re kicking things off with a visit to Skate at Somerset House. Ice skating is just the start – there are DJ sets, mince pie cookie cups, a S

Make life a little sweeter with sensory gifts SUGAR RUSH Jammy blackberry and woody oak make for an enveloping gourmand scent in Miss Dior Essence (£130 for 50ml, dior.com). MILK IT Hotel Chocolat’s l

Step away from the bright lights and bustle and explore the capital’s dark side