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Losing yourself in a good book is great lockdown therapy and, as Amy Dawson discovers, it really is what the doctor ordered… A[…]

Turn Over A New Life (Metro, 30th Jul 2020)

0 0 Turn Over A New Life (Metro, 30th Jul 2020)

As our balconies bloom, a gentle Victorian pastime is now a huge style and interiors trend. Amy Dawson discovers the art of flower[…]

Stop…Press! (Metro, 14th May 2020)

0 0 Stop…Press! (Metro, 14th May 2020)

It’s supermodel Naomi Campbell’s bathing secret, but… Fashion stalwart Naomi Campbell may be blessed with supermodel genes, but she also takes extreme measures[…]

Will A Salt And Vinegar Bath Make You Chipper? (The Daily Mail, 16th Apr 2020)

0 0 Will A Salt And Vinegar Bath Make You Chipper? (The Daily Mail, 16th Apr 2020)

Can’t get to the gym? Tone up legs with the stairway to heavenly good health, says Amy Dawson. If the StairMaster summons neon-[…]

Step Up/Mushroom For Improvement (Metro, 19th Mar 2020)

0 0 Step Up/Mushroom For Improvement (Metro, 19th Mar 2020)

Kate Moss is a fan, Penelope Cruz has been pictured wearing them and it goes without saying that Gwyneth Paltrow is a devotee. I’m[…]

Can A Seed In Your Ear Banish Anxiety? (The Daily Mail, 19th Mar 2020)

0 0 Can A Seed In Your Ear Banish Anxiety? (The Daily Mail, 19th Mar 2020)

Tie-dye has gone from festivals to the catwalk but it’s better to do it yourself, says Amy Dawson. THINK tie-dye, think groovy magic[…]

DIY Tie-Dye (Metro, 18th Apr 2019)

0 0 DIY Tie-Dye (Metro, 18th Apr 2019)

The beauty industry is starting to put surplus materials to good use, says Amy Dawson. THE next time you’re sipping an OJ, imagine[…]

Face-Off On Food Waste (Metro, 27th Feb 2019)

0 0 Face-Off On Food Waste (Metro, 27th Feb 2019)

‘I felt terrified, and I felt that there was a huge story that had not yet been told.’ David Wallace-Wells, author of The[…]

‘It’s worse, much worse than you think’: David Wallace-Wells on climate change (Penguin.co.uk, 1st Feb 2019)

0 0 ‘It’s worse, much worse than you think’: David Wallace-Wells on climate change (Penguin.co.uk, 1st Feb 2019)

Holistic expert Erica Feldmann tells us how we can all benefit from using tarot, herbs and cauldrons, says Amy Dawson. YOU’VE Marie Kondo-ed[…]

The House Witch Who Can Fill Your Life With Magic (Metro, 31st Jan 2019)

0 0 The House Witch Who Can Fill Your Life With Magic (Metro, 31st Jan 2019)

The presenter talks to Amy Dawson about the beauty of Snowdonia, the magic of Botswana and alternative uses for hotel shower caps. What[…]

On The Road With: Kate Humble (Metro, 28th Jan 2019)

0 0 On The Road With: Kate Humble (Metro, 28th Jan 2019)

While cardio exercise is an obvious choice when it comes to protecting our heart health, broadening your workout style will offer even more[…]

A Hearty Workout: (Top Sante, Feb 2019)

0 0 A Hearty Workout: (Top Sante, Feb 2019)

It’s 8pm on a brisk Monday night, and I’m shovelling manure by the light of a head-torch. What’s more, I’m loving it. I’ve[…]

Work Out, Give Back: How Wellness Got Woke (Eventbrite, 21st Jan 2019)

0 0 Work Out, Give Back: How Wellness Got Woke (Eventbrite, 21st Jan 2019)

Knocking stress on the head and feeling more relaxed can go a long way to keeping you at your ideal weight – here’s[…]

Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Top Sante, Jan 2019)

0 0 Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Top Sante, Jan 2019)

I’m standing on a terrace overlooking the steely Thames, as a pearly pink light slips up the Southbank skyline. Staring into the eyes[…]

My First Time: At A Morning Disco (Eventbrite, 9th Jan 2019)

0 0 My First Time: At A Morning Disco (Eventbrite, 9th Jan 2019)

Shrug off the January blues by embracing coorie  – the Scottish art of cherishing all things cosy, and channeling the natural world to[…]

Top Of The Scots (Top Sante, Jan 2019)

0 0 Top Of The Scots (Top Sante, Jan 2019)

Dreaming of a new job for 2019? Tear up that old CV and take some expert advice… HERE’S the bad news. Recruiters and[…]

How NOT To Do Your CV (Metro, 3rd Jan 2019)

0 0 How NOT To Do Your CV (Metro, 3rd Jan 2019)

Don’t get caught in a retail bun-fight – Amy Dawson shows you how to shop smarter in the sales.  WE’VE all been guilty[…]

How To Shop Smarter In The Sales (Metro, 20th Dec 2018)

0 0 How To Shop Smarter In The Sales (Metro, 20th Dec 2018)

The globe-trotting DJ and Vienna native tells Amy Dawson about 1990s New York, going potty in Sicily and impulse airport buying. What’s your[…]

On The Road With…Cassy (Metro, 17th Dec 2018)

0 0 On The Road With…Cassy (Metro, 17th Dec 2018)

Cultural enterprise and a whole lot of techno is transforming the Georgian capital, says Amy Dawson. It’s nearly 3am in Tbilisi club Khidi[…]

Tbilisi Does It (Metro, 18th Nov 2018)

0 0 Tbilisi Does It (Metro, 18th Nov 2018)

“The shows are always special because people are not sure what to expect – and they always end up practically euphoric,” says Simba[…]

From Blue Planet to Dr Dre: The Live Orchestras Remixing Cult Classics (Eventbrite, 8th Nov 2018)

0 0 From Blue Planet to Dr Dre: The Live Orchestras Remixing Cult Classics (Eventbrite, 8th Nov 2018)

Welcome to our new series, Moment Makers, where we shine a light on key individuals within London’s events scene.  Ronan McKenzie is hoovering[…]

Moment Makers: Ronan McKenzie (Eventbrite, 31st Oct 2018)

0 0 Moment Makers: Ronan McKenzie (Eventbrite, 31st Oct 2018)

With rinks popping up all around the country, what better time to embrace the chill and get active on the ice… There are[…]

Ice, Ice Baby (Top Sante, 30th Oct 2018)

0 0 Ice, Ice Baby (Top Sante, 30th Oct 2018)

Can you run your way to happiness now the colder weather has arrived? Amy Dawson finds out… From cosy knitwear to crackling fires,[…]

Cool Runnings (Top Sante, 30th Oct 2018)

0 0 Cool Runnings (Top Sante, 30th Oct 2018)

A new campaign wants labelling on every retouched photo to declare itself. We meet the women at the core of the body neutrality[…]

In Neutral Gear: Fighting #fakebodies (Metro, 18th Oct 2018)

0 0 In Neutral Gear: Fighting #fakebodies (Metro, 18th Oct 2018)

The ancient art of pottery is back in vogue, with pottery classes popping up all over London. Amy Dawson covers the basics. What[…]

Time To Take Up: Pottery (Eventbrite, 12th Oct 2018)

0 0 Time To Take Up: Pottery (Eventbrite, 12th Oct 2018)

Why do regular life drawing when you could do neon life drawing? Amy Dawson finds out what all the fluorescent fuss is about[…]

My First Time: Neon Life Drawing (Eventbrite, 11th Oct 2018)

0 0 My First Time: Neon Life Drawing (Eventbrite, 11th Oct 2018)

The UK now has a boutique that’s dedicated to CBD oil. Amy Dawson checks out this latest addiction… STOP press! Sales of cannabidiol oil (CBD)[…]

Weed out your impurities: The UK now has a boutique that’s dedicated to CBD oil (Metro, 4th Oct 2018)

0 0 Weed out your impurities: The UK now has a boutique that’s dedicated to CBD oil (Metro, 4th Oct 2018)

Instagram’s favourite artist, 89-year old Yayoi Kusama, has a new show at The Victoria Miro gallery. Does it hit the heights of her[…]

Infinity Rooms and Beyond: The Lowdown on Yayoi Kusama’s Dazzling New Exhibition (Eventbrite, 1st Oct 2018)

0 0 Infinity Rooms and Beyond: The Lowdown on Yayoi Kusama’s Dazzling New Exhibition (Eventbrite, 1st Oct 2018)

The Black Bull in Sedbergh is a cosy spot to shelter from the rain LOVERS of petrichor, the earthy fragrance made by rain[…]

Bolt Hole: There is Something in the Air (Metro, 1st October 2018)

0 0 Bolt Hole: There is Something in the Air (Metro, 1st October 2018)

The new V&A museum in Dundee is reinvigorating the city, writes Amy Dawson  I’M STANDING on the blustery terrace of the new V&A[…]

Seize the Tay (Metro, 24th September 2018)

0 0 Seize the Tay (Metro, 24th September 2018)

Thousands of Londoners are – quite literally – banding together to belt out pop and indie hymns in some of the city’s iconic[…]

All Together Now: Joining an Adult Choir Could Be the Best Thing You Ever Do (Eventbrite, 18th September 2018)

0 0 All Together Now: Joining an Adult Choir Could Be the Best Thing You Ever Do (Eventbrite, 18th September 2018)

September’s cooler weather and continued long daylight hours makes it the perfect month for exploring outdoors. Discover how to use nature as your[…]

Adventure Time! (Top Sante, Sep 2018)

0 0 Adventure Time! (Top Sante, Sep 2018)

Ever dream of drifting away from it all? Amy Dawson rounds up the five of the best floating hotels… Pumphouse Point, Australia A[…]

Come on in, the water’s fine! (Metro, 3rd Sep 2018)

0 0 Come on in, the water’s fine! (Metro, 3rd Sep 2018)

STANDING in a forest, I inhale the gloriously fresh and tangy smell of wet trees. I stare intently at the dark green, crinkle-edged[…]

Forest bathing: Why you should branch out and try it (Metro, 30th Aug 2018)

0 0 Forest bathing: Why you should branch out and try it (Metro, 30th Aug 2018)

Explore the rise of social media robots… MIQUELA SOUSA, aka Lil Miquela, is a 19-year-old It girl, influencer and singer from California, with[…]

Can You Spy The AI? (Metro, 23rd Aug 2018)

0 0 Can You Spy The AI? (Metro, 23rd Aug 2018)

Cultural activist Ansel Wong has spent half a century using art to fight for change, playing pivotal roles in UK Black History Month[…]

‘It’s not just a party – it’s art!’ Organiser Ansel Wong on Notting Hill Carnival (Time Out, 22nd Aug 2018)

0 0 ‘It’s not just a party – it’s art!’ Organiser Ansel Wong on Notting Hill Carnival (Time Out, 22nd Aug 2018)

These days, women are more likely to choose a spin class over a spinning head for their hen do, says Amy Dawson.  NOT[…]

Here Runs The Bride (Metro, 15th Aug 2018)

0 0 Here Runs The Bride (Metro, 15th Aug 2018)

Say you’ll be there…  Unless you were living under a rock (or, um, not yet born), you’ll know that the Spice Girls were[…]

You’ll Wannabe at This New Spice Girls Exhibition (Eventbrite, 26th Jul 2018)

0 0 You’ll Wannabe at This New Spice Girls Exhibition (Eventbrite, 26th Jul 2018)

With many of London’s landmark cultural venues adding late-night, adult-friendly events to their programmes, we say it’s time to avoid the sweltering rush[…]

Culture After Hours: 7 ‘Lates’ Worth Staying Out For (Eventbrite, 25th Jul 2018)

0 0 Culture After Hours: 7 ‘Lates’ Worth Staying Out For (Eventbrite, 25th Jul 2018)

We’ve come a long way since the days of grimy East End snooker halls and chewing gum on your bowling shoes. These days,[…]

Get Your Game On at These 7 Activity Bars (Eventbrite, 20th Jul 2018)

0 0 Get Your Game On at These 7 Activity Bars (Eventbrite, 20th Jul 2018)

Brands we’re all buying because of the hit show… Mallorca holidays Love Island takes place in a massive swanky villa on Mallorca, complete[…]

The Love Island Effect (Metro, 19th Jul 2018)

0 0 The Love Island Effect (Metro, 19th Jul 2018)

The ultimate pop compilation album is celebrating its 100th birthday. DO YOU remember your first NOW album? Since 1983, when the first NOW That’s[…]

Then and Now (Metro, 18th Jul 2018)

0 0 Then and Now (Metro, 18th Jul 2018)

Accompanied by three friends, Jon Cooper has run the entire length of the London tube network above ground, notching up more than 350 miles…[…]

This Londoner ran the entire length of the tube network (Time Out, 16th Jul 2018)

0 0 This Londoner ran the entire length of the tube network (Time Out, 16th Jul 2018)

Life In The Dark  Is there a big, Blue Planet-shaped hole in your life? Scratch that naturalist itch with this immersive new exhibition,[…]

Lights Out: 7 Ways to Have Fun in the Dark in London (Eventbrite, 12th Jul 2018)

0 0 Lights Out: 7 Ways to Have Fun in the Dark in London (Eventbrite, 12th Jul 2018)

Bra washing has been a hot topic on social media this year. Amy Dawson asks lingerie experts for the truth… MYTH No.1 YOU[…]

Bra Myths Busted! (Metro, 12th July 2018)

0 0 Bra Myths Busted! (Metro, 12th July 2018)

‘I first tasted ice cream in 1946, when I was eight or nine years old, outside Valentines Park in Ilford. My mother, my[…]

Meet the Londoner who has 14,000 items of ice-cream memorabilia (Time Out, 26th Jun 2018)

0 0 Meet the Londoner who has 14,000 items of ice-cream memorabilia (Time Out, 26th Jun 2018)

It’s 200 years since the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, inspired by the young author’s time in Geneva. We follow in her footsteps…[…]

Escape: Beauty and the Beast (Metro, 25th Jun 2018)

0 0 Escape: Beauty and the Beast (Metro, 25th Jun 2018)

The original online version of this article can be read here I lie down in a mirrorless, windowless room, pulsing with red light[…]

Soundscapes, Scents and Sweat: Immersive Yoga is Here (Eventbrite, 22nd Jun 2018)

0 0 Soundscapes, Scents and Sweat: Immersive Yoga is Here (Eventbrite, 22nd Jun 2018)

Tiffany Wright is the go-to woman when the wedding pressure’s too much. Amy Dawson meets the queen of blister cream… TIFFANY WRIGHT is[…]

Here Comes The Professional Bridesmaid (Metro, 20th Jun 2018)

0 0 Here Comes The Professional Bridesmaid (Metro, 20th Jun 2018)

Amy Dawson puts this summer’s hottest looks to the test… THE CAT-EYE SUNGLASSES Tiny sunglasses, worn on the bridge of the nose, are[…]

Trends On Trial (Metro, 14th Jun 2018)

0 0 Trends On Trial (Metro, 14th Jun 2018)

With the sun on your back and the wind in your hair, there are few more exhilarating ways to work out than a[…]

On Your Bike: Cycling Posture (Top Sante Cycling Special, Jun 2018)

0 0 On Your Bike: Cycling Posture (Top Sante Cycling Special, Jun 2018)

This week, on June 7th, the artist formerly known as Prince would have celebrated his 60th birthday. But just because the purple pioneer is[…]

Three ways to celebrate Prince, on what should have been his 60th birthday (Time Out, Jun 5 2018)

0 0 Three ways to celebrate Prince, on what should have been his 60th birthday (Time Out, Jun 5 2018)

Avocado toast with a side order of irony, nostalgia and silliness? Yes, please. If there’s one thing that unites millennials across the globe,[…]

Club Nights for Millennials: How Themed Brunches Took Over the World (Eventbrite, 2nd Jun 2018)

0 0 Club Nights for Millennials: How Themed Brunches Took Over the World (Eventbrite, 2nd Jun 2018)

As the Stones hit town this week, here’s our four paths to satisfaction… 1 See the lads live in concert. First off, in[…]

Four things Every Rolling Stones Fan Needs To Know (Time Out, 22nd May 2018)

0 0 Four things Every Rolling Stones Fan Needs To Know (Time Out, 22nd May 2018)

After hitting rock bottom following a road accident, Shaina West reinvented herself as a cartoon-inspired martial artist and Instagram star: The Samurider My[…]

I Wanted To Be A Real Life Anime Character (Time Out, 23rd May 2018)

0 0 I Wanted To Be A Real Life Anime Character (Time Out, 23rd May 2018)

Pseudoscience it may be but the love for ancient rocks shows no sign of abating, says Amy Dawson VICTORIA Beckham lines her fashion[…]

Crystal Visions (Metro, 10th May 2018)

0 0 Crystal Visions (Metro, 10th May 2018)

We reveal how netball can help you torch calories, strengthen your joints, and sharpen your mind. Did you feel inspired by the England[…]

Be A Hot Shot! (Top Sante, Jun 2018)

0 0 Be A Hot Shot! (Top Sante, Jun 2018)

“You’ve got your wetsuit on inside out!’ It’s a raw spring day and I’m preparing to jump into the murky Thames in Walton,[…]

Crawl In It Together (Metro, 3rd May 2018)

0 0 Crawl In It Together (Metro, 3rd May 2018)

What do Grayson Perry, a former abattoir and a poetry room have in common? They all make for an inspired city break this[…]

The Art Of The City Break (Metro, 30th Apr 2018)

0 0 The Art Of The City Break (Metro, 30th Apr 2018)

Forget cathedrals, bars or beaches, when Amy Dawson arrives in a city, there’s only one place she’s headed… As I set my alarm[…]

Confessions Of A Booktourist (Metro, 23rd Apr 2018)

0 0 Confessions Of A Booktourist (Metro, 23rd Apr 2018)

If you’ve had enough of late trains and crammed buses, why not run to work instead? Amy Dawson leads the way… Given the[…]

Runnuting Is The Way To Go (Metro, 19th Apr 2018)

0 0 Runnuting Is The Way To Go (Metro, 19th Apr 2018)

New Elton John covers album Revamp features everyone from Ed Sheeran to Mary J Blige. But are we better off sticking with the[…]

Rocket Fans! (Metro, 5th Apr 2018)

0 0 Rocket Fans! (Metro, 5th Apr 2018)

Would you like to spring clean your thoughts but not sure how? We’ve got a creative way to help you to do it![…]

Free Your Mind (Top Sante, Apr 2018)

0 0 Free Your Mind (Top Sante, Apr 2018)

Chris Noth, aka SATC’s Mr Big, on his new missing persons thriller Gone. Mr Big is officially dead and buried both on screen[…]

Big News: An Interview With Chris Noth (Metro, 21st Mar 2018)

0 0 Big News: An Interview With Chris Noth (Metro, 21st Mar 2018)

Blogger and vlogger Lily Pebbles tells Amy Dawson why she’s written a book about female friendship. Lily Pebbles’ down-to-earth but stylish take on[…]

Sisters Doing It For Themselves: An Interview With Lily Pebbles (Metro, 15th Mar 2018)

0 0 Sisters Doing It For Themselves: An Interview With Lily Pebbles (Metro, 15th Mar 2018)

Contraception is one of the most important issues to figure out to guarantee global health. And in the last few decades, innovations have[…]

Are Mobile Apps The Future Of Contraception? (Tech.co, 12th Feb 2018)

0 0 Are Mobile Apps The Future Of Contraception? (Tech.co, 12th Feb 2018)

Our wasteful lifestyles are littering the oceans with rubbish. Amy Dawson suggests some changes It was that scene in Blue Planet II that[…]

Time To Get Drastic With Plastic (Metro, 8th Feb 2018)

0 0 Time To Get Drastic With Plastic (Metro, 8th Feb 2018)

Male beauty bloggers are breaking out of the internet and coming to a billboard near you, says Amy Dawson THERE weren’t a lot[…]

Brothers In Balms (Metro, 25th Jan 2018)

0 0 Brothers In Balms (Metro, 25th Jan 2018)

The music pounds and I grit my teeth, digging deep to finish the last of six 150-metre sprints on the rowing machine. I[…]

A Night On The Pull (Metro, 4th Jan 2018)

0 0 A Night On The Pull (Metro, 4th Jan 2018)

Artisan holidays are set to boom in 2018. Amy Dawson hotfoots it to Devon. The knife in my hand trembles as I poise,[…]

Cobblers To Dull Breaks (Metro, 11th Dec 2017)

0 0 Cobblers To Dull Breaks (Metro, 11th Dec 2017)

What’s life like on tour with pop-star parent Pink? Magnificent marshmallows, raging hormones and ‘beautiful trauma’, discovers Amy Dawson. Do you know what[…]

In the P!nk (Metro, 7th Jan 2017)

0 0 In the P!nk (Metro, 7th Jan 2017)

Rue the day you gave away that boombox – the cassette revival is here to say, says Amy Dawson. When Disney released its[…]

Cassettes Appeal (Metro, 6th Dec 2017)

0 0 Cassettes Appeal (Metro, 6th Dec 2017)

Discover the fun to be had getting fit with an all-new workout inspired by classic swing dancing! Move over Zumba, there’s a new[…]

Put A Swing In Your Step (Top Sante, Dec 2017)

0 0 Put A Swing In Your Step (Top Sante, Dec 2017)

With at least one in five UK adults now teetotal and many more seeking to limit their alcohol intake, according to the Office[…]

Workouts that feel like Nights Out (Metro, 30th Nov 2017)

0 0 Workouts that feel like Nights Out (Metro, 30th Nov 2017)

Ever wondered why so many daisy-bright turmeric lattes are popping up on your Instagram feed? The answer is Ayurveda, an ancient art of[…]

Ayurveda load of this! (Metro, 23rd Nov 2017)

0 0 Ayurveda load of this! (Metro, 23rd Nov 2017)

If it’s good enough for Harry Styles, it’s good enough for Amy Dawson… You would definitely survive a zombie apocalypse,’ my friend Rich[…]

Blades of Glory: Urban axe throwing (Metro, 16th Nov 2017)

0 0 Blades of Glory: Urban axe throwing (Metro, 16th Nov 2017)

Within minutes of meeting Paloma Faith, it’s clear she’s no typical pop star – and that’s not just because she’s wearing a floor-length[…]

Leap of faith: An interview with Paloma Faith (Metro, 16th Nov 2017)

0 0 Leap of faith: An interview with Paloma Faith (Metro, 16th Nov 2017)

If anyone could write the manual on reputation, it’s Taylor Swift. Famous since the age of 15, the star has been both anointed[…]

Taylor Swift: Reputation (Metro.co.uk, 10th Nov 2017)

0 0 Taylor Swift: Reputation (Metro.co.uk, 10th Nov 2017)

With the news Tamzin Outhwaite will return as Mel Owen in EastEnders next year after 16 years away, Amy Dawson take a look[…]

Boomering Soap Stars (Metro, 1st Nov 2017)

0 0 Boomering Soap Stars (Metro, 1st Nov 2017)

At this time of year the invitations and diary dates start to mount up, but you needn’t feel you have to say yes[…]

Why It’s Good To Say No (Top Sante, Nov 2017)

0 0 Why It’s Good To Say No (Top Sante, Nov 2017)

Rock star Tom Petty has become the latest beloved icon to be lost too soon, after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age[…]

Tom Petty’s Gone But Will Be Forever Loved (Metro, 4th Oct 2017)

0 0 Tom Petty’s Gone But Will Be Forever Loved (Metro, 4th Oct 2017)

After ten years in LA, a singing show has lured our fave Brummie Cat Deeley home. She talks babies and yoga to Amy[…]

Cat’s Back: An interview with Cat Deeley (Metro, 28th Sep 2017)

0 0 Cat’s Back: An interview with Cat Deeley (Metro, 28th Sep 2017)

You needn’t achieve major feats to feel accomplished – mastering small, simple skills can increase your confi dence, happiness and cognitive ability. It’s[…]

Boost Your Brain with Micromastery (Top Sante, Sep 2017)

0 0 Boost Your Brain with Micromastery (Top Sante, Sep 2017)

Putting Yourself First (Top Sante, Aug 2017)

0 0 Putting Yourself First (Top Sante, Aug 2017)

Looking fresh and radiant on the beach is easy with our skincare advice to protect you from head to toe This article originally[…]

10 Top Tips for Great Skin (Top Sante, Jul 2017)

0 0 10 Top Tips for Great Skin (Top Sante, Jul 2017)

Fifty years on from the ‘Summer of Love’, meditation, sound baths and mindful drinking are the hottest nightlife trends in London. Now this[…]

Healing Hedonism (Balance, Jun 2017)

0 0 Healing Hedonism (Balance, Jun 2017)

Unnatural High (Metro, 12th Jun 2017)

0 0 Unnatural High (Metro, 12th Jun 2017)

Wicks Just Got Yummier (Metro, 8th Jun 2017)

0 0 Wicks Just Got Yummier (Metro, 8th Jun 2017)

Amy Dawson meets the achingly cool Debbie Harry and cohort Chris Stein Even if we weren’t doing the shows, I’d still be working[…]

Blondie’s Having More Fun (Metro, 26th Apr 2017)

0 0 Blondie’s Having More Fun (Metro, 26th Apr 2017)

I COULD make this interview even more unusual for you,’ says Tinie Tempah, sipping tea in the garden of his Hackney townhouse as[…]

Sweet Tempah: An Interview With Tinie Tempah (Metro, 12th Apr 2017)

0 0 Sweet Tempah: An Interview With Tinie Tempah (Metro, 12th Apr 2017)

The Voice Of An Angel is flying high in her prosecco-fuelled ‘pop dungeon’ covers band. For now, the activism can wait…by Amy Dawson.[…]

Charlotte Church: Unchained (Metro, 29th Mar 2017)

0 0 Charlotte Church: Unchained (Metro, 29th Mar 2017)

Gemma Cairney is taking a manifesto for young women on a bus tour around the UK. We buy a ticket. By Amy Dawson[…]

All Aboard For The Modern Girl Guide (Metro, 16th Mar 2017)

0 0 All Aboard For The Modern Girl Guide (Metro, 16th Mar 2017)

Kings Of Leon have had a rebirth. They tell Amy Dawson how they’re still on fire — but their wild days are behind[…]

Glory To The New-Born Kings: An Interview With Kings of Leon (Metro, 22nd Feb 2017)

0 0 Glory To The New-Born Kings: An Interview With Kings of Leon (Metro, 22nd Feb 2017)

She’s always grinning on screen, but a private battle with depression has inspired Fearne Cotton’s new book, Happy. Amy Dawson meets her.

Cottoning On To Happiness: An Interview with Fearne Cotton (Metro, 16th Feb 2017)

0 0 Cottoning On To Happiness: An Interview with Fearne Cotton (Metro, 16th Feb 2017)

Movies and music do not combine in much more gutwrenchingly evocative a fashion than in the closing scenes of Trainspotting, when the unmistakable[…]

Choosing The T2 Soundtrack (Metro, 25th Jan 2017)

0 0 Choosing The T2 Soundtrack (Metro, 25th Jan 2017)

Morning! I thought I’d better check you hadn’t frozen to death.’ I peep over my sleeping bag, toasty on the inside but speckled[…]

Endlesss ParadICE: Inside the world’s first all-year round ice palace (Metro, 23rd Jan 2017)

0 0 Endlesss ParadICE: Inside the world’s first all-year round ice palace (Metro, 23rd Jan 2017)

Kylie Minogue and Christmas. Two sparkly, tidings-of-comfort-andjoy spreading phenomena that go together more delectably than a hot mince pie and brandy butter. So[…]

Especially For Yule: A Christmas Interview with Kylie Minogue (Metro, 8th Dec 2016)

0 0 Especially For Yule: A Christmas Interview with Kylie Minogue (Metro, 8th Dec 2016)

The girls talk faking it, breaking up and going out… SOMETIMES people think we’re just another girl band. But actually we’re feisty and[…]

Little Mix Go Large (Metro, 26th Nov 2016)

0 0 Little Mix Go Large (Metro, 26th Nov 2016)

He’s battled addiction, mental health issues and the brutalities of the pop fame game. No wonder Robbie Williams’s new album is Heavy, says[…]

That’s Entertainment: An Interview with Robbie Williams (Metro, 2nd Nov 2016)

0 0 That’s Entertainment: An Interview with Robbie Williams (Metro, 2nd Nov 2016)

It’s not so much Re-Rewind as fast-fast-forward for UK garage legend Craig David, says Amy Dawson (Online article HERE) ‘I’VE learned that so-called[…]

Reborn To Do It: An Interview with Craig David (Metro, 28th Sep 2016)

0 0 Reborn To Do It: An Interview with Craig David (Metro, 28th Sep 2016)
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