Annie McNamee

Television has been around for 70 years, but only in the last two decades has it earned true respect as an artistic medium. Up to that point, elitists referred to TV as ‘the idiot box’ or ‘the boob tube,’ and if you worked in it, you were either a hack or an upstart hoping to make the leap into the more dignified world of movies. Was its poor reputation deserved? Sure, there were blips of brilliance between The Ed Sullivan Show and The Sopranos, but by and large, the garbage outweighed the gold. Maybe it’s unfair, but the fact that it was all being beamed directly into our living rooms made the dreck more noticeable.  That’s all changed. Television has nudged film out from the center of popular culture, to the point that some of cinema’s truest believers – Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh – are making movies specifically for the small screen. The shift may have started with HBO and The Sopranos, but the advent of streaming has made it so that hundreds of new shows are now continually flipping the script every few years, if not months. But that doesn’t mean everything before 1999 is pure dross. While this list is dominated by 21st century programs, there are hundreds of shows that deserve credit for pushing TV forward into its current golden age, and chiseling them down to a neat top 100 is difficult. So we elected to leave off talk shows, variety shows and sketch comedy, focusing on scripted, episodic dramas, comedies and miniseries. Even then, it proved to b

This is about the time when the January blues start to hit pretty hard. It’s dark at 4pm, you’ve got no money left after Christmas and winter feels like it’s dragging on forever. But we’re here to tell you that things are looking up, because 2025 is going to be a corker of a year for the UK.  It turns out that 2025 is going to be a bit of a big one, with a number of landmark occasions being celebrated across Britain. There’s Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in Southampton, as well as the art-packed Folkestone Triennial, a celebration of 200 years of the British railway in York and Bradford’s 2025 City of Culture festivities. Then, there are up-and-coming foodie towns in Cornwall, music scenes that are popping off in Cardiff and Belfast, and the reopening of grand cultural insitutions like the Tate Liverpool.  If there’s ever been a good time to book a trip, it’s now (it might even help keep some SAD at bay). There is so much fantastic stuff happening across the country this year, so read our list curated by local experts of the best places to visit in the UK in 2025, and get stuck in.  RECOMMENDED: 🇬🇧 The 25 best new things to do in the UK in 2025📍The 12 most underrated city breaks in the UK 🏨 The UK’s 13 best new hotels opening in 2025👨‍👩‍👧 6 amazing places to stay with Kids in the UK

This bustling coastal city is absolutely steeped in history, maritime heritage, and of course, there's loads to see. It’s roots date back as far as the Stone Age, and it's first ever museum (the Tudor House) remains a top attraction, with gorgeous gardens and guided tours on offer.  There’s plenty of modern-day action too, with a treasured football team, The Saints, and their fans bringing life to the city on match day. Southampton is also only a 20-minute drive away from the New Forest, or a ferry-ride away from the Isle of Wight, there's plenty going on that makes this city worth a visit. Check out our list of top picks for all the best things to do in Southampton.  RECOMMENDED: ⛰️ The best things to in the New Forest🏖️ The best seaside towns in the UK💕 The best things to do in the UK Annie McNamee is a writer at Time Out UK. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

If people make Glasgow, music is what fuels it. The city's music scene was thriving long before the rest of it had caught up, with places like the Barrowlands and the Old Fruit Market offering locals good, cheap live music when general attitudes of Glasgow were, let's just say, less than favourable.  But those days are behind us, and Scotland's biggest city is now known across the UK for its vibrant cultural heritage, nightlife, and, of course, its music scene. Whether you're looking for an arena of people to scream along your favourite songs with, or a small makeshift stage at the back of a bar to find your new favourite band, Glasgow's got you sorted. Fair warning though: crowds here are famously rowdy. They're a lot of fun, but don't be surprised if you end up beer-soaked. Oh, and brush up on our local chants. You don't want to be the only person not shouting along with 'here we, here we, here we f'ing go!'. 

History has it that Pollokshaws Road was once home to a merry band of Flemish weavers – known as the ‘Queer Folk’ – who were brought over to work in the city during the 19th century by local landowners. These days it’s still a thriving creative hub, threading down Glasgow’s Southside and linking up the districts of Govanhill, Strathbungo and Shawlands. Rows of sandstone tenements loom over traffic separated by wide pavements, behind which stand ornate townhouses designed by Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. There’s a juicy chunk of Pollokshaws Road where bars, cafés and boutiques jostle for space; pick it up from Allison Street and wander down past Queen’s Park. Since it’s a largely residential area, there’s a distinct feel of community – something that’s enhanced by the indie businesses that have popped up over the past few years. In particular it’s a brunch haven, with queues leaking out of living-room-sized cafés come rain or shine. You can also expect to find organic fruit and veg at Stalks & Stems, a fresh produce emporium with a florist next door, and (almost) a different coffee shop for every day of the week. It’s not all hipster territory, though. Punters tired of mustachioed baristas and bar staff will be cheered by the decent selection of old man pubs complete with smoked-glass windows. Recommended: Full guide to the best things to do in Glasgow

How easily could you be persuaded to shave off an eyebrow, or take a shot for every stair you climbed? Perhaps you’d feel more compelled if you were half a bottle of ‘Chicken Wine’ deep, 18, and surrounded by new friends that you were trying to impress? If you attended university in the UK you might have an uncomfortable feeling of deja-vu, perhaps being whisked back to the time you were ‘hazed’ as a first year student. If you didn’t, you’ve likely heard the rumours about former prime ministers getting it on with pigs, or rugby teams shoving carrots in places vegetables should never go. Hazing, or ‘initiation’ as it more commonly goes by this side of the Atlantic, is a practice which usually consists of ritualistically embarrassing rookie members of a given group in order for them to prove themselves. It’s also nothing new. There’s evidence of rowdy schoolboys dating as far back as 420 BCE when Plato recounted ‘practical jokes played by unruly young men’ which left both spectators and haze-ees injured. Somehow, this bizarre custom has survived the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the birth of Jesus Christ, several international plagues and found a home for itself in the modern age on university campuses. But for the past decade or so, hazing’s millenia-long reign has been threatened by a generation who supposedly care more about their physical and mental health than they do about banter and ritual humiliation. Today, hazing has met its match: Generation Z. So what do these

In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is what makes a neighbourhood truly cool. From formerly overlooked sub

You might never want to leave Edinburgh, and we get it. The Scottish capital is loved the world over for its culture, restaurants and Fringe Festival (to name a few). But if you limit your time in Scotland to just Edinburgh, trust us, you’re missing out.  Scotland is full of gems, but the best part is a whole lot of them can be reached by train or car in just one day – with enough time left to get back in time for dinner. From hilly hikes to wide-open beaches and from pretty towns to full-blown city breaks, these day trips from Edinburgh are not to be missed. Here are our favourites.  RECOMMENDED:🌤️ The best things to do in Edinburgh 🎨 The best art galleries in Edinburgh🏰 The best attractions in Edinburgh🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Edinburgh This guide was updated by Edinburgh-based Arusa Quereshi, and Time Out editors. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

What words come to mind when we mention the Olympics? Prestige? Excellence? Medals? Or is it: ‘Grom’?  The Olympic games have been around for nearly three millennia. As the entire planet tunes in to watch as the top sports people compete for those coveted gold medals, there’s some stuff you’ll probably want to get your head around to make the most of your viewing experience: jargon for you normies to weave into your vocab that will have you sounding like proper Olympic pros in no time.  RECOMMENDED:How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in the UK for freeHere’s the full schedule and timings for the Summer Games We’ve done some digging and unearthed some 100 percent real words and phrases that will almost certainly be used by professional Olympians and commentators across the next few weeks. What’s more, there’s something inherently funny about words which sound out of place to the average Joe. There’s nothing worth giggling about hearing the word ‘jaeger’ at a bar (especially as it’s usually followed by a friend trying to convince you to neck a shot of sweet battery acid and gone-off liquorice), but watching it earnestly come out of the mouth of a world-class gymnast? Now that’s entertainment. So what are you waiting for? Brush up on your sporty lingo and drop these into convo next time you’re watching the Games to impress your mates. Skateboarding  ‘Goofy stance’: Refers to when a skateboarder has their left foot on the back of the board. Also used in surfing and snowboarding

You remember the days. Assuring your friend that she definitely looks like her older cousin’s co-worker, especially with a ponytail in. Hovering awkwardly around the corner from the off-license as your one 18-year-old pal does God’s work for the rest of you. The pit in your tummy as you recite a fake birthday to the bouncer of a sticky-floored nightclub – remembering your star sign, memorising your imaginary postcode – and the elated relief when he lets you in with a raised eyebrow and a reluctant nod. Finding increasingly inventive ways to get around age-restrictions was half the fun of being 17, but today’s teens seem to be going off going out altogether. ‘You definitely see fake IDs less than you used to,’ says one bouncer at a popular student nightclub in Bristol. When he started working at the venue a decade ago, he’d encounter a load of fakes on any given night – but not so much anymore. ‘The worst one I ever saw had the back on upside down,’ he says. ‘The ones we do see are getting a lot better and it can be harder to catch them. But they’re definitely rarer now.’ Something has certainly shifted. A few weeks ago, as I walked through the Triangle, Bristol’s premier hotspot for stumbling freshers and lovers of three for two Jägerbombs, I noticed that the local Sainsbury’s was busier than all of the clubs combined. Two years ago, dancefloors would’ve been filling up at 11pm on a Monday. This wasn’t a fluke: since that night, two of the clubs in question have closed their

For all of the stick we give the UK – the grey skies, the pigeons, the Greggs sausage roll packets littering the pavements – it’s actually a pretty gorgeous country. In London alone, you can be goggling over the Barbican’s brutalist beauty one moment, the next, you might be basking in the tranquility of Hampstead Ponds. Add the turquoise coasts of Cornwall, the rugged mountains of Snowdonia and the fairytale wonder of Scotland’s highlands and islands to the mix, and you’ve got a country which is as good looking as they come.  When we set about curating this list of the most beautiful places in the UK, we called on our network of expert travel writers. These guys have have personally experienced the pinch-me moment of seeing every place on this list IRL – so we can guarantee you there is no catfishing going on here. Of course, you’ll find the usual suspects – you can’t argue with the magic of the Isle of Skye, after all – but you’ll also find some more surprising beauty spots to add to your travel bucket list. RECOMMENDED:🚂 The UK’s most beautiful train stations🇬🇧 The best things to do in the UK🏝 The most beautiful places in the world🏠 The best Airbnbs in the UK Chiara Wilkinson is Time Out’s UK features editor, based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content

Ever wanted to know what life as student is really like in 2023? We asked 20-year-old student-turned-amateur-anthropologist Annie to tell us her observations about the people, parties and juiciest secrets of the UK’s unis. Here’s her verdict. Universities. National institutions. Places of learning and research, incubators of intellect. Unfortunately, also the land of the ‘student’. Student is a varied species which feeds mainly on pasta and rice. British students can often be found at the nearest Wetherspoons, getting drunk on vanilla flavoured vodka because the regular one is 30p more expensive. They tend to be slightly nocturnal and the males are known for going to extraordinary lengths to attract mates that they will subsequently ‘leave on read’.   Subtypes of ‘student’ vary based on location and each British uni comes with its own set of defining characteristics. So, buckle up: this is an entirely imaginary but 100 percent accurate investigation into the private lives of students in the wild, in their most natural habitat – on what they like to call, ‘a night out’.  Newcastle Image: Genie Espinosa We start in Newcastle and encounter Georgia moments after arriving at Market Shaker, an underground bar. She promptly begins chatting about the time she almost jumped into the Tyne ‘just for laughs’, which seems common for the ‘Geordie’ student species. Other notable characteristics appear to include: studying Geography, being obsessed with the North/South divide, Nike Air Max

You’ve been here before. Almost.  With a clientele which would be perfect for a Love Island spin-off featuring exclusively people with ‘entrepreneur’ in their bios and a healthy amount of exposed pipework, The Counter is what those in the know would probably call ‘trendy’. Its dim lights, small plate selection, and strategically chipped brick feature wall put it on the verge of parodically hip, but a glance at its menu and a quick chat with any member of its team reveal it to be much more down to Earth than some of its equally Instagrammable peers. If you close your eyes you can almost feel the Istanbuli breeze flowing through your hair The sense of deja-vu you feel may not be coming solely from its open-plan bar though. Chef Kemal Demirasal’s first UK venture, opened up two years ago in Notting Hill to much success. Originally from Turkey, he’s taken much of the charm of the original joint (as well as its most popular recipes and excellent cocktails) and transported it to Kingly Street – and combined it with a series of fresh ideas and a lot of seafood. Fresh is definitely the operative word. The cocktails are infused with real fruit. The tomatoes have been imported from Turkey. There’s sort-of-caviar sprinkled on avocado-topped fish. If you close your eyes and just bite, you can almost feel the Istanbuli breeze flowing through your hair. A series of enthusiastic staff members recommended a variety of dishes to us. Some, like the tomato salad or prawns, were familiar classi

Enjoy an evening of modern classical music composed by Black artists whose work did not get the spotlight that it deserved in its time at this Southbank Centre concert. The night will involve three different pieces from three different composers, performed by up and coming American violinist Randall Goosby, who made his debut with the Jacksonville Symphony orchestra at just nine, and award-winning Chinese pianist Zhu Wang. 

It’s been nearly two years since the Birmingham-Manchester leg of HS2, the high-speed railway meant to link the entire country to London, was cancelled, and some northerners are still feeling disappointed. However, an announcement from the chancellor this week could make up for some of the train-related hurt in the region. On Wednesday June 11, Rachel Reeves announced her spending review, which basically details the stuff the government wants to spend its money on, and what’s getting its funding cut. This can mean bad news for some, but luckily for the north, a long-awaited boost to its railways was among the projects to receive a cash injection. The Northern Powerhouse Rail project was first proposed in 2014 before being promptly scrapped by Boris Johnson, the successive prime minister. The original plan was to build high-speed rail connections between multiple northern cities, and ever since it was announced that HS2 isn’t happening, Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, and Steve Rotherham, mayor of the Liverpool City Region, have been asking to revisit the idea. Their proposal is a high-speed link between their two cities, which they say would ‘supercharge’ the local economy by up to £15 billion and remedy the fact that ‘Victorian infrastructure is now acting as a brake on growth’, according to Burnham. It would cut journey times by 20 minutes and have only three stops between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street. Andy Burnham argues that it would also be

Fans of Poundland will know all too well that it’s hardly even Poundland anymore. Gone are the days when you knew exactly how much everything costs – you’ve got to check the labels these days to make sure you’re not being charged a fiver. Despite that, there is still one thing you can get for just a quid: the shop itself. That’s not a joke. The entirety of Poundland was sold by its owners Pepco to a US investment company called Gordon Brothers (who used to own Laura Ashley) for a ‘nominal fee’ of a single pound. A huge restructuring is expected, with at least some of the 825 Poundland stores across the country expected to close. Experts predict that at least 100 locations will go. The company currently employs over 16,000 people, many of whom could lose their jobs if shops begin to shut down. This sale doesn’t come as a huge shock, as the company has been struggling from low profits for the past year. The low cost, as funny as it is, is not quite the deal that it appears at face value – it could cost the new owners up to £100 million to get the brand back on its feet. Pepco maintains that this does not mean that it’s the end of Poundland, stating that it ‘remains a key player in UK discount retail, with millions of customers annually and a well-loved brand and proposition’, and adding that this is simply a move to ‘[simplify] the group and [focus] on our successful Pepco business.’ An expert consumer analyst, Kate Hardcastle, told the BBC that part of the decline in Poundland

Capital first broadcast on the British airwaves in 1973, and for years it was just that: a radio station. However, since 2008, when it hosted the very first Capital Jingle Bell Ball, things have changed. These days, Capital hosts a summertime and Christmas ball every year. The events are generally held at Wembley Stadium or the O2 arena, and are basically a one-day-long festival contained within a stadium. Now we’re within days of the 2025 summer instalment. There are some huge names on the line-up, with Benson Boone, Mariah Carey, Tate McRae, and Will Smith headlining the Summertime Ball this Sunday (June 15), so it’s looking like it’ll be a pretty great day. Here’s everything you need to know about Capital’s Summertime Ball 2025. When and where is Capital’s Summertime Ball? The one-day event is at Wembley Stadium and will take place on Sunday, June 15. Doors will open at 1.30pm. What is the full Capital Summertime Ball lineup and what are the set times? The show will begin at 3.30pm, and there is only one stage, so you don’t need to factor in running-across-a-field-time in between acts. The full set-times have not yet been released by Capital, but last year headliners Sabrina Carpenter and RAYE started their performances at 7.50pm and 8.15pm respectively, so it’s likely that this is the sort of time you can expect for Mariah Carey, Benson Boone, and Will Smith. Capital will release set times on their website on the morning of the event. We do have the full lineup, though. H

Now that we are firmly in summer, festival season is underway. That means some of the biggest stars in the world are making their way to London for its many, many excellent music festivals, and there are loads of opportunities for you to see your faves live. This weekend, it’s Charli xcx’s turn. Charli will headline Saturday night of LIDO festival, a brand-new event spread across two weekends at Victoria Park in east London. Last weekend, Massive Attack and Jamie XX dazzled the crowds, so we have high hopes for Charli’s set. Here’s everything you need to know about Charli xcx at LIDO festival. RECOMMENDED: LIDO Festival 2025 in London's Victoria Park: full list of banned items When and where is Charli XCX at LIDO Festival? Charli xcx will naturally be playing the Main Stage at LIDO on Saturday, June 14 in the Lido Field in Victoria Park. Timings On Saturday, the gates will open at 2pm for those with regular tickets, or 1pm for those with advanced entry. Charli will take to the stage at 9.25pm. What’s the full Charli xcx LIDO lineup and set times? Of course, this is a festival, so there’s plenty of other great music to enjoy before Charli makes an appearance. Here’s the entire lineup for Saturday at LIDO festival, including the stage splits. Main Stage 2.30pm – 3pm: Jodie Harsh3.30pm – 4.05pm: AG Cook4.35pm – 5.10pm: 070 Shake5.45pm – 6.30pm: The Japanese House7.15pm – 8.25pm: Gesaffelstein9.25pm – 10.55pm: Charli xcx Stage 2 2.30pm – 3.30pm: Tommy Holohan4.05pm – 4.45pm: Mag

When you think of hiking, you think of vast expanses of land and barely any people. What you don’t picture is bustling streets and a busy metropolis. Despite that, there are cities which offer great options for lovers of the outdoors, and one Scottish town has been named the very best in the UK. The nation’s capital of Edinburgh is the best hiking city in the UK according to research from SportsShoes.com. Their study ranked cities on three key criteria – the number of hikes, quality of hikes, and number of reviews of each hike – giving each criteria a number, and then creating an overall average out of 100, which was the ‘hikeability score’. Rio De Janeiro came out on top with a perfect 100, likely due to it being next to Tijuca National Park, an actual urban rainforest. Although we can’t beat that, Edinburgh was the only British city to crack the top 20. Edinburgh received an overall score of 89. It has just shy of 150 options for hikes, with an average rating of 4.5 out of five. And no, getting from Waverley station to the Royal Mile doesn’t count even though it absolutely feels like a workout. This won’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows Edinburgh. The city is set against Arthur’s Seat, a gorgeous hill which, once summited, offers brilliant views of the cobbled streets and impressive castle. As SportsShoes describes of all the cities which made it into their ranking, it is a perfect marriage of ‘enjoying fascinating museums and sampling authentic cuisine’ and ‘fresh a

After the sunniest spring Britain has ever seen, the UK has returned to its usual form in the past few days: loads of rain. As depressing as it is to look out your window and see wet, wet, and more wet, you might miss it next week, when temperatures are predicted to reach highs of 33C. The incoming heatwave could hit next week and peak on June 26 – two weeks today. It is primarily expected to affect the south east of England, with places like Kent, Essex, Suffolk, and London being at the epicentre. All of these predictions have been gathered from advanced weather modelling maps as reported by the Mirror. When and where is the UK heat warning?  Us Brits don’t traditionally fare well in the sun, and as a result an official ‘yellow heat warning’ has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. The UKHSA’s website states: ‘The alert is currently in place from 9pm on Thursday 12 June to 8am on 15 June and covers the East of England, East Midlands, London and South East regions.’ They go on to say that temperatures this high can put vulnerable people, like the elderly, small children, and those with respiratory problems, at higher risk. They recommend that you keep your home cool by shutting windows and curtains in rooms with direct sunlight, staying indoors between 11am and 3pm (the hottest time of day), and always having suncream to hand. You can read more about how to keep yourself and loved ones safe during a heatwave here. When and where are thunder

Last weekend (June 6-8), LIDO Festival made its debut in Victoria Park. Gig-goers enjoyed sets from Massive Attack, Jamie XX and Nia Archives as they welcomed the brand new event. This weekend (June 13-15) is set to be even bigger, as LIDO welcomes Charli XCX, London Grammar, and an entire sub-festival appropriately called ‘Outbreak’. Outbreak Festival was born in Manchester in 2011, and, according to LIDO’s organisers, ‘has built a major platform to the UK’s consistently thriving counterculture’. This year, it’s making its way down to the capital and bringing with it a ‘diverse and eclectic’ host of underground bands and artists. This Friday, for one day only, Londoners will have the chance to experience Outbreak without getting a train up north. Here’s everything you need to know about Outbreak at LIDO this weekend. RECOMMENDED: London is gearing up for a summer of hardcore punk.  When and where is Outbreak at LIDO Festival? Outbreak will be taking place in Victoria Park on Friday, June 13, ahead of the rest of LIDO’s sets on Saturday and Sunday. It will take place in Victoria Park, in the same place and same stages as the wider LIDO fest. Timings Doors will open at 2.30pm, or 2pm if you have an advanced entry ticket. Headliners Alex G and Turnstile will take to the main stage at 7.35pm and 9.25 respectively.  What’s the full Outbreak LIDO lineup and set times? You can find the rest of the stage splits for the day below: Main Stage Mudi Sama: 2.35pm - 2.55pmMomma: 3.20pm -

There are a lot of landmarks in this city. From the Tower of London (which was recently named the best place in the city to visit) to Camden Market, there are plenty of photo opportunities which don’t involve winding up the locals. Notting Hill is famous for the 2004 Hugh Grant romcom of the same name, for hosting a huge annual carnival, and for being full of colour. Set just moments away from Portobello Market, the area is full of brightly painted homes, but it may not be that way for much longer. Residents of the west London street Lancaster Road have started to cover the colourful facades of their houses with black in an effort to stop influencers from posing in front of them. Some have reported that there are tourists photographing the buildings from dusk till dawn, and begun to ask their neighbours to join them in doing away with the pastels. One person living on the street explained to the Standard that ‘people just don’t understand that these are homes. It’s not a museum, it’s not an amusement park, it’s not a restaurant, these aren’t hotels,’ adding ‘we don’t have the facilities to cater for mass tourism. It’s just a residential street’. These sentiments are echoed by a letter sent to the houses which are yet to paint over the rainbow toned properties, which stated; ‘It’s clear that the bright and contrasting house colours are a major draw for photographs for their social media accounts. ‘While we all value the charm of our street, the unintended consequence has been

It’s been a mixed year for Drake, but for fans of the Canadian rapper, this news will definitely be a welcome surprise. Drake has announced a huge European tour for this summer, marking his return to the UK after a six year absence. The last time he played on British soil was for his Assassination Vacation tour back in 2019, but there’s been a lot of music since then, so these dates are not to be missed. One of these recent releases, the collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, inspired this tour. The band will be supporting Drake across Europe, and they will be featured during the concert. After headlining all three days at London’s Wireless festival, the ‘God’s Plan’ singer will be playing six nights in the UK, followed by nearly two months worth of gigs across the continent of Europe. Presale has already passed but don’t fear, there’s still time for you to bag your tickets. Here’s everything you need to know about Drake’s upcoming UK and Europe tour. When is Drake going on tour in the UK? Usually there’s quite a few months between a tour being announced and the artist actually hitting the stage. Not Drake, though. He broke the news only a few days ago, and the concerts are all scheduled for this summer – he’ll be in the UK for four nights at the end of July. These will follow his three-night headlining slot at Wireless Festival earlier in the month. What UK dates are confirmed? Initially, there were only four confirmed dates for the $ome $pecial $hows 4

When people in the twentieth century imagined the future, they pictured cars soaring across the skies. We’ve not quite mastered that yet, but we’ve got the next best thing: flying boats. Red Funnel, a ferry company who runs services from Southampton to the Isle of Wight, has plans to launch the boat of the future next year: the Artemis EF-24 Passenger. Catchy, we know. The vessel, which will be electric and is being developed by Artemis Technologies, will utilise ‘advanced hydrofoil technology’ and ‘modularised battery systems’. For those of us who are not engineers, that basically means that it’ll be a special kind of boat that lifts its hull out of the water in order to go at faster speeds. The first boat using this technology to operate commercially is expected to take to the water sometime this autumn or winter in Belfast and Orkney. These are being developed by Artemis Technologies, a company owned by Olympic sailor, Iain Percy. According to him, this solves a ‘problem’ with traditional electric ferries: the fact that ‘they really can’t go far or fast’. That’s a pretty fatal flaw for a form of public transport to have. Percy explained that ‘the flying part here – the foil – it’s the unlocker to do commercially viable range and speed’. He also reckons that, despite these costing more than traditional ferries to manufacture, they could save up to £1 million a year on upkeep and operational costs. On top of all of that, it’s way more environmentally friendly – Percy was kee

Around this time last year, we showed you the first look at the massive restoration project being taken on at west Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery. Artisan Real Estate had dreams of breathing new life into the disused brewery by turning it into homes, but back then they were just that: dreams. They applied for planning permission from the council last May, and since then it’s just been a waiting game. Until now. On Wednesday, May 21, Edinburgh’s city council unanimously voted to approve the request, so now the project is a go. The sub-committee that made the decision said that out of the ‘several bids’ they received for the old brewery, Artisan’s scheme ‘delivered the best outcome for the community as well as meeting the council’s ambitions in terms of delivering sustainable housing’. So what’s actually set to happen to this site? Well, the developers want to focus on honouring its 150 year history by maintaining as much of the original material as possible, including the brewing equipment itself. A spokesperson from the company explained; ‘From the very start, Artisan placed the preservation of the site’s unique heritage right at the heart of our approach.’ He continued that they have designed the project to ‘both [reflect] the brewery’s historical legacy, [and create] a high-quality and well-connected urban neighbourhood which promises to set new standards for city centre living’. Photograph: Image: Artisan / Caledonian Brewery On top of the promised 168 new, sustainable h

You don’t always need to get on a plane to have a luxurious break. There’s plenty of brilliant places to stay right here in the UK. In fact, one hotel in particular is so good that it has just been named the best across the whole of England. VisitEngland, the country’s official tourism board, are experts when it comes to where to go and what to do. Putting their all-seeing, all-knowing influence to good use, each year they conduct the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, which celebrate ‘those who have gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional travel experiences’. There are a few categories, but one of the big ones is ‘Large Hotel of the Year’, and not just because of the size of the property. There are thousands of high-quality hotels in England, but only one can be awarded the gold. According to VisitEngland’s criteria, the winner must be a ‘full-service hotel’ and be ‘providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business’. This year, that honour goes to… the Mallory Court Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire! Photograph: Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa Mallory Court was described by the judges as providing ‘a serene base’ which is ‘set within 10 acres of landscaped gardens’. When you look out your window and are met with rolling Warwickshire hills, it’s hard to disagree. The spa comes complete with gorgeous views of the grounds, access to a pool, sauna, and outdoor hot tub. There’s even a well-maintained garden you