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[…]
We’ve come a long way since the days of grimy East End snooker halls and chewing gum on your bowling shoes. These days,[…]
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 ultimate pop compilation album is celebrating its 100th birthday. DO YOU remember your first NOW album? Since 1983, when the first NOW That’s[…]
Accompanied by three friends, Jon Cooper has run the entire length of the London tube network above ground, notching up more than 350 miles…[…]
Life In The Dark Is there a big, Blue Planet-shaped hole in your life? Scratch that naturalist itch with this immersive new exhibition,[…]
Bra washing has been a hot topic on social media this year. Amy Dawson asks lingerie experts for the truth… MYTH No.1 YOU[…]
‘I first tasted ice cream in 1946, when I was eight or nine years old, outside Valentines Park in Ilford. My mother, my[…]
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…[…]
The original online version of this article can be read here I lie down in a mirrorless, windowless room, pulsing with red light[…]
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[…]
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[…]
With the sun on your back and the wind in your hair, there are few more exhilarating ways to work out than a[…]
This week, on June 7th, the artist formerly known as Prince would have celebrated his 60th birthday. But just because the purple pioneer is[…]
Avocado toast with a side order of irony, nostalgia and silliness? Yes, please. If there’s one thing that unites millennials across the globe,[…]
As the Stones hit town this week, here’s our four paths to satisfaction… 1 See the lads live in concert. First off, in[…]
After hitting rock bottom following a road accident, Shaina West reinvented herself as a cartoon-inspired martial artist and Instagram star: The Samurider My[…]
Pseudoscience it may be but the love for ancient rocks shows no sign of abating, says Amy Dawson VICTORIA Beckham lines her fashion[…]
We reveal how netball can help you torch calories, strengthen your joints, and sharpen your mind. Did you feel inspired by the England[…]
“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,[…]
What do Grayson Perry, a former abattoir and a poetry room have in common? They all make for an inspired city break this[…]
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[…]
If you’ve had enough of late trains and crammed buses, why not run to work instead? Amy Dawson leads the way… Given the[…]
New Elton John covers album Revamp features everyone from Ed Sheeran to Mary J Blige. But are we better off sticking with the[…]
Would you like to spring clean your thoughts but not sure how? We’ve got a creative way to help you to do it![…]
Chris Noth, aka SATC’s Mr Big, on his new missing persons thriller Gone. Mr Big is officially dead and buried both on screen[…]
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[…]
Contraception is one of the most important issues to figure out to guarantee global health. And in the last few decades, innovations have[…]
Our wasteful lifestyles are littering the oceans with rubbish. Amy Dawson suggests some changes It was that scene in Blue Planet II that[…]
Male beauty bloggers are breaking out of the internet and coming to a billboard near you, says Amy Dawson THERE weren’t a lot[…]
The music pounds and I grit my teeth, digging deep to finish the last of six 150-metre sprints on the rowing machine. I[…]
Artisan holidays are set to boom in 2018. Amy Dawson hotfoots it to Devon. The knife in my hand trembles as I poise,[…]
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[…]
Rue the day you gave away that boombox – the cassette revival is here to say, says Amy Dawson. When Disney released its[…]
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[…]
With at least one in five UK adults now teetotal and many more seeking to limit their alcohol intake, according to the Office[…]
Ever wondered why so many daisy-bright turmeric lattes are popping up on your Instagram feed? The answer is Ayurveda, an ancient art of[…]
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[…]
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[…]
If anyone could write the manual on reputation, it’s Taylor Swift. Famous since the age of 15, the star has been both anointed[…]
With the news Tamzin Outhwaite will return as Mel Owen in EastEnders next year after 16 years away, Amy Dawson take a look[…]
At this time of year the invitations and diary dates start to mount up, but you needn’t feel you have to say yes[…]
Rock star Tom Petty has become the latest beloved icon to be lost too soon, after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age[…]
After ten years in LA, a singing show has lured our fave Brummie Cat Deeley home. She talks babies and yoga to Amy[…]
You needn’t achieve major feats to feel accomplished – mastering small, simple skills can increase your confi dence, happiness and cognitive ability. It’s[…]
Looking fresh and radiant on the beach is easy with our skincare advice to protect you from head to toe This article originally[…]
Fifty years on from the ‘Summer of Love’, meditation, sound baths and mindful drinking are the hottest nightlife trends in London. Now this[…]
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[…]
I COULD make this interview even more unusual for you,’ says Tinie Tempah, sipping tea in the garden of his Hackney townhouse as[…]
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.[…]
Gemma Cairney is taking a manifesto for young women on a bus tour around the UK. We buy a ticket. By Amy Dawson[…]
Kings Of Leon have had a rebirth. They tell Amy Dawson how they’re still on fire — but their wild days are behind[…]
She’s always grinning on screen, but a private battle with depression has inspired Fearne Cotton’s new book, Happy. Amy Dawson meets her.
Movies and music do not combine in much more gutwrenchingly evocative a fashion than in the closing scenes of Trainspotting, when the unmistakable[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman (***) It’s hard to know what to make of R&B-pop powerhouse Ariana Grande. On the one hand there’s[…]
The actress, 39, came to fame in EastEnders, before trying movies and music. She now has a new clothing range. What inspired your[…]
Unconvinced by the sound of Parmesan custard? Well, a trip to this new opening from the formidable Soho House group might just change[…]
Match’s latest poster has been removed after it caused uproar. Amy Dawson asks what is perfection anyway? If you don’t like your imperfections,[…]
A new sweary web tool is designed to stop you procrastinating. So shut down Candy Crush and read on, says Amy Dawson… Go[…]
Who’ll join Chris and the boys as Glasto headliners? Amy Dawson takes a punt… Foo Fighters The band famously had to cancel Glasto[…]
Amy Dawson on how the undisputed queen of pop keeps on winning… FORMATION, the surprise track Beyoncé dropped at her mindblowing Super Bowl[…]
The Greek-born singer, 29, is the frontman of British indie band Foals, who are about to embark on a six-date arena tour. You’re[…]
Amy Dawson on the allure of Mr Wrong Distraught War And Peace fans were left yelling ‘Noooooooo!’ into their sofa cushions this week,[…]
Tuesday (2nd Feb) is the date Bill Murray got stuck in a rut. Don’t be like Bill – change the old routine with[…]
Padded impact shorts. Padded. Impact. Shorts. Right now, I can’t think of a more thrilling trio of letterclusters in the English language. Sadly[…]
2015 was about Squad Goals, the crying-with-laughter emoji, Puddle Watch and that flipping dress. We round up silly and serious predictions being made[…]
Five things to know about the show everyone’s talking about. 1 The hit new Netflix series Making A Murderer is a ten-part documentary[…]
This year is high-fiving Hawaiian food. Amy Dawson gets stuck into poké. First we loved sushi, then we went mad for ceviche and[…]
A stone’s throw from the raw drama of the Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site is the Galgorm Resort and Spa, recently relaunched with[…]
Pop prince or just plain boring? James Bay has split opinion. He’s not bothered in the slightest, says Amy Dawson ON the same[…]
Amy Dawson on the family fun (and fights) to be had with dice, counter and cards… The last pig in blanket has been[…]
J-Law can’t help hitting the deck. Fellow klutz Amy Dawson shares her pain… As Katniss Everdeen, she’s super-slick with her bow and arrow.[…]
Surprise hit podcast Serial is back with a new mystery. Amy Dawson falls in love with the first series all over again… Around[…]
You’re not a real celeb unless you’ve taken a break. But can mere mortals take the risk, asks Amy Dawson. WORKING in a[…]
Ellie Goulding may look sweet but she doesn’t always play it safe, by Amy Dawson… I meet Ellie Goulding – the clean-living superstar[…]
As tourists risk their necks to snap themselves abroad, Amy Dawson asks: have we reached peak selfie? These days it seems it’s safer[…]
Amy Dawson has learned about making Halloween costumes the hard way… AH, autumn. It can only mean one thing – Halloween is rapidly[…]
Amy Dawson charts the rise of Halsey – the brightest breakout star of 2015 “Over and over again, people are looking at me[…]
Hands down the best member of the 20th century’s most important rock’n’roll band, Keith Richards never complains and never explains. His life has[…]
Amy Dawson asks what makes some artists so irresistible to online mockery A few days ago Billy Corgan, the seemingly cantankerous and ever-so-earnest[…]
‘Ticking boxes’ is not always the most fulfilling strategy, says Amy Dawson. Pippa Middleton recently ran her first marathon in Kenya. ‘I decided[…]
Amy Dawson tours the new music scene taking off in Kuala Lumpur Afigurine of the Queen Mother, giant conch shells, a dreadful charcoal[…]
There’s no stopping Amy Dawson when Fleetmac Wood hit town. No, not the supergroup, the ultra-hip DJ duo… There are Fleetwood Mac fans[…]
When I was two, I nearly drowned in the garden pond. I like to imagine this caused deep-rooted psychological trauma, which blocked me[…]
Amy Dawson gets the backstage gossip from the remaining members of Take That One thing that makes the latest, six-legged incarnation of Take[…]
This piece originally appeared in The Observer on Sunday. Read The Guardian online version of the article here. Julia Raeside, TV writer While[…]
With the author’s long-awaited new book out soon, Amy Dawson salutes her brave and brilliant books for teens WHEN I inherited a raspberry-pink[…]
HAVING once set a tent on fire while my friend was inside waiting for me to hurry up with the Cup-A-Soup, it’s been[…]
The A-list are going bonkers for crystal healing – are they on to something? Amy Dawson investigates… KALE juice? Check. Massive sunnies? Check.[…]
IT all started when Taylor Swift, my ultimate girl crush, cut her hair. Not only did she immediately look 50 times cooler but[…]
Letter writing may be dying out,but reading them is all the rage. By Amy Dawson A council notice about building works, a gas[…]