Ed Cunningham

Want a trip full of adventure? Consider Colorado. You’ll find an endless itinerary of things to do, from incredible mountains just waiting to be climbed (or looked at from ground level) to wide open water for paddleboarding. Or even skiing at one of the nearby resorts. But after a long day of enjoying everything the state has to offer, a cozy place to rest your head is needed. Yeah, a posh hotel is nice, but Colorado has so many other options worth considering. Cozy desert cabins, yurts, and even treehouses overlooking forests and a skyline of mountains. Luckily for you, we’ve done the hard work – these are the best Airbnbs in the whole of Colorado, to get that perfect trip every time.  RECOMMENDED:  🪵 See the coziest Airbnb cabins in the U.S.🏨 Find the best hotels in Colorado🧖‍♀️ Check out the best Airbnbs with hot tubs in Colorado   Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Need a place to stay in London? We’re here to make it easy for you. Even now, a wealth of new hotels are opening – which we reckon is a testament to the fact that London remains one of the most desirable places to visit in the world. Many of the hotels listed below are incredible enough to have made it straight into the Time Out top 20, but our hand-picked list of the best hotels covers locations right across the capital, and every category from blowout luxury (including having your own butler, might we add) to budget basic and brilliant.We’ve listed everything from five-star hotels in Mayfair to incredibly affordable hotels in some of London’s very best neighbourhoods. Plus you’ll be able to check out one or two of the capital's many Michelin-starred restaurants because yep, loads of them call London hotels their home. But if spending a small fortune on food isn’t your bag? There’s also an ever-increasing number of good-value food options for budgeteers, too. Throw great design and architecture into the mix, plus superb bars, world-class hospitality and the opportunity to have a home-from-home in the best city in the world and, well, you’re laughing. Basically, you’re totally spoilt for choice. So, read on, decide where to stay in London, and ready yourself for a hotel visit like no other. Enjoy! Looking for even more options? Check out London’s best Airbnbs. Keen on a steamy night in? Check out London's best hotels for sex. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in eve

By now, juicing has been all the rage for quite a few years. After all, why would you eat loads of fruit and veg as individual pieces when you can get almost all the same nutrients by slurping ‘em all down? It’s a much easier, convenient way to be healthy. So easy, you don’t even need teeth. The main downside of years of juice mayhem, however, is that there’s now a frankly terrifying range of juicers on the market. The prices range enormously (from around £20 to well over £600) and there are dozens of different kinds, all intended to do different things with different types of fruit and vegetables. Slow juicers, cold press juicers, masticating juicers, centrifugal juicers. Scanning through lists and online shops, the lingo alone can be overwhelming. What on earth does it all mean? Lucky for you, we’re here to lend a hand. We’ve hacked our way through the juicer jungle to determine which ones are the best. Here’s our guide to 10 of the finest juicers around.   This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

There is actually a way to combine all the pros of spending a wonderful few days in nature, surrounded by flowery smells and lovely wildlife, without having to get too muddy or miserable in a soggy tent that you haven’t put up properly. We’re talking about glamping, people.  The UK’s glorious countryside is dotted with bougie bell tents, decked-out tipis, wood-fired hot tubs and geodomes, so if you’re looking to ditch the mucky sleeping bags and broken tent poles for something a little more elevated, here’s where to start. These are the very best glamping sites in the UK, according to us. RECOMMENDED:💕The best romantic weekend getaways in the UK🌲11 incredible treehouses you can book in the UK✨The best wellbeing breaks and yoga retreats in the UK🏞️The most beautiful road trips in the UK☀️The most scenic train journeys in the UK

Want a drink? Well you've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joint to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. The latest additions to our list include the new Three Sheets in Soho, Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath the famous deli, Moko hi-fi listening bar in Tottenham, Oranj's vertitable wine warehouse in Shoreditch, and Helgi's, a suggestively Satanic rock bar in Hackney. Now go forth and booze. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

London is full of glitz, glamour, and very swanky places. And if you want to stay somewhere with character and individuality, give the chain hotels a day off and head to one of London’s gorgeous boutique hotels. There are plenty of brilliant smaller hotels in London to suit everyone’s taste, from cosy hipster hangouts to extravagant, super-central lodgings that give London’s five-star institutions a run for their money. With artfully designed rooms, well-considered service and quirky extra touches, London’s best boutique hotels are all about being a little less fusty and a lot more on-trend.  Looking for more options? Check out London’s best Airbnbs. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

There are few things more satisfying than letting loose that perfect bowl, watching it spin down the lane and clatter down the skittles for a sweet strike. Whether you’re a bumpers-up, gutter-shooting, ramp-using no-hope or a foot-sweeping, self-styled tenpin pro, there’s a lot of satisfaction to be had in lumping a heavy, three-holed ball down a laminated lane. London has no shortage of brilliant tenpin bowling alleys in which to show off your skills. Some come with arcades, pool tables, bars and live music, while others are designed specifically for you to focus on the game and that alone. So lace up and pick a lane – these are London’s best bowling alleys. RECOMMENDED: an oral history of Rowans Tenpin Bowl.

London is full of perfect pizza. The finest of fast foods, this delicious staple has been elevated far beyond its humble roots by great Italian restaurants in London, pop-ups, street food vendors and pub residencies, and we know just where to find these world-class wonders. Whether it’s delivered in a cardboard box or served in a swish restaurant, excellent pizza is hard to beat. Browse our list of the best pizza parlours in town and try not to drool on your screen. Recent additions to the list include Alley Cats' crispy New York style slices in Marylebone, Chicago deep dish at Soho's Japes and thick, crispy square pies from Detroit Pizza in Spitalfields and Islington. RECOMMENDED: The finest fish and chips in London.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

As the second-largest island in the Med (after Sicily), Sardinia boasts an enormous range of stuff to see, do, eat and drink. From the pristine aquamarine waters and dusty white sands of Costa Smeralda to the buzzing streets of Cagliari, Sardinia appeals to nature lovers, beach bunnies and urban explorers alike. Fittingly, hotels on the island cater to all kinds of visitors. Featuring spas, villas, city centre locations, family-run establishments and swanky five-star resorts – these are the best hotels in Sardinia. RECOMMENDED: 🌊Check out the best beaches in Sicily Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Come rain or shine (but preferably shine), there are brilliant beer gardens, glorious outdoor swimming spots and gorgeous national parks aplenty throughout the Great British Countryside. But throughout the four nations you’ll also find spellbinding gardens, fascinating open-air museums and beautiful outdoor galleries – many of which are teeming with fascinating bits of sculpture. From metalwork safaris to architecture trails, otherworldly landscaping to the former homes of the country’s finest artists, you’re never in short supply of dazzling sculpture in the UK. Below we’ve picked out nine of the country’s most amazing sculpture parks – take a look. RECOMMENDED:🧙The most mystical places in the UK🏰The best castles in the UK🎭The best museums in the UK🖼️The best art destinations in the UK

We all know that summer in London is bloomin’ great. This city is arguably never greater than when it’s basking in sweet, sweet rays – but how do you make the most of it? Well, you could pack up a picnic and sit in a shady London park. You could grab a soft ‘n’ creamy cone from one of the capital’s many ice cream parlours. Or you could cool off at a rooftop bar – ideally with brill views of the city skyline and an icy spritz in-hand. But when it gets really hot, sometimes we all need to go that bit further. We’re talking public swimming pools, day trips to the beach and, of course, fountains. Whether you’re dashing through jets of water or just taking in some mist, London’s got some corkers of fountains. Here are the best public fountains in London. Just remember to bring a spare change of clothes. RECOMMENDED:🌳 The best of outdoor London🍻 The best beer gardens in London🏖 The best urban beaches in London

Nothing sums up the best of London’s balmy, thriving summers quite like the noble sunflower. The clue’s in the name, after all: during the part of the year where we’re blessed with the most of those sweet, sweet rays, that’s when we see the most of these golden, spindly, great-vibe giants. For those not so in the-know, sunflowers usually hit their custard-yellow peak from August to September. And while, sure, you can see sunflowers in countless gardens and parks throughout London, there are few things quite so joyous as seeing an entire field of ‘em – and, obvs, picking your own to take home. There are plenty of dazzling pick-your-own sunflower fields within very easy reach of London. Before you head off on a sunny adventure, make sure to check in with these sites in advance to be sure of fresh crops and full blooms – Mother Nature is an unruly and unpredictable force. RECOMMENDED: 🐝 The best lavender fields in and around London💐 The best day trips from London for flower lovers🌸 The best places to see cherry blossom in London

Over the years, London has done a fabulous job of finding new uses for its many, many historically fascinating buildings. The Bankside Power Station is now the Tate Modern. Churchill’s Old War Office is a hotel and apartments. County Hall houses restaurants, an aquarium and That Shrek Thing. Another of those retrofits is the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, a Grade II-listed building which dates back to the 1820s and was once the Ministry of Defence’s old library. Sitting at an address best known for also housing the original headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, the building has been a hotel for a while – though was spruced up a few years ago with a £75 million revamp.  Admittedly, the words ‘Scotland Yard’ do not exactly scream ‘mega-luxe five-star hotel stay’, but… maybe they could? This 151-room Hyatt is as deeply, thoroughly refined as hotels in this city get.  Each step of a stay at Great Scotland Yard is virtually faultless. The neat rooms are full of light, with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies looking out over the turrets, towers and courtyards of the Palace of Whitehall. Full of modestly luxurious conveniences (like Chromecast TVs and fancy Japanese Toto loos), the rooms are also of a satisfyingly comfortable size: neither small and cluttered nor massive and awkwardly empty.  Beyond the rooms, Great Scotland Yard is far from a copy-paste Hyatt. Playing into the history of the building and address, the doors are slathered in a deep and polished police blue. The fo

If you’ve ever spent time in Leeds, you’ll know the Queens Hotel. Quite literally on top of (part of) the Yorkshire city’s train station, it’s an art deco concrete titan and inarguably the city’s most famous hotel. Dating back to the 1930s, the Queens was the first British hotel to have air con and ensuite bathrooms in every room, and over the years it’s welcomed the likes of Cary Grant and Nelson Mandela. While the Queens could easily rest on its historical prestige, in recent years it’s attempted to keep with the times and undergone a vast refurb. A whopping £16 million has been pumped into bringing the place back up to snuff, glamming it up with communal areas, a huge new dining venue and more rooms. How does all that sprucing up actually feel? In short, pretty damn good. The moment you step into the Queens’ lobby, with its endearingly gauche décor and genially raucous ambiance, you get a proper sense of occasion that feels appropriate for somewhere so stacked with history. The Queens might have been hauled into the 21st century, but it embraces its historical glamour – and the refurb certainly hasn’t sucked out any of its soul. The Queens is entirely decked out in stuff that harks back to the art deco 1930s – and what isn’t from the Queens’ original period (or directly linked to it, like the hallways’ historic photographs) is tastefully matched. The Queens balances modern polish and historical character in a caring, detailed sort of way, ensuring all additions – everythin

Few London hotels so boldly take inspiration from their surroundings as the Ampersand. Steps from Kensington’s Museums Quarter, this boutique riffs off the studies and research of nearby world-leading institutions like the Science Museum and Natural History Museum, combining it all with many of the bells and whistles of a luxury hotel. From ornithological wallpapers and artworks to complimentary galactically-themed macarons, everything at the Ampersand plays heavily into the hotel’s neighbours. Its ‘science’ afternoon tea spectacularly involves making your own lemonade (with wacky test tubes and all) plus dry-ice and space-themed treats. Sure, this sort of stuff will no doubt be naff to anyone wanting a frilly, snooty sort of posh hotel; but it also makes everything a bit more fun, much less stuffy, and a lot more memorable. Beyond that, lots of the rest is solid, occasionally a bit more. Rooms are decked out with nice stuff: vast, comfy beds, sizeable TVs, Malin + Goetz toiletries, a standalone bath (with full view of the telly), nifty, sleek desk and huge, glitzy headboard. You’d be hard-pressed to criticise the style or function of any individual pieces within the Ampersand’s rooms, while the first three floors of Victorian ceilings are spacious and fresh.  The staff are as helpful as you’d want them to be, everything is delightfully clean, there’s a gym and two restos (one, Apero, is Mediterranean-themed). There’s also a general sense of calm. Compared to the shoulder-to-

Some five-star hotels are all-guns-blazing affairs: immaculate service, supremely stylish décor, spotless cleanliness, peerless comfort. Others? Well, others aren’t. Some AA-awarded five-star hotels get a top-tier rating by simply doing all the basics really, really well. Sort of technical, no-frills five-star hotels, if you will. Where does the brand-new Hyatt Regency Blackfriars fit with all that? It’s somewhere between the two, but mostly falls into the latter category. You get the feeling here that the comfort is well-honed, that it’s part of a formula thoroughly, thoroughly tried and tested. And that’s because it is: it’s a Hyatt Regency hotel, meaning that it’s one of American hotel giant Hyatt’s signature outposts. Looking at Hyatt Regency Blackfriars functionally, there’s very little it doesn’t do. The rooms are spacious and bright with Scandi-ish décor that is a few notches swisher than Ikea. The beds are plush, the Chromecast-compatible TVs are big, the standards of cleanliness are decent, the curtains are marvellously blackout and the bathrooms are well-equipped. In the rooms, the closest you get to a bit of OTT luxury are the floor-level lights specifically designed to show you the way to the loo. Though those are, admittedly, pretty snazzy. The flashiest part of Hyatt Regency Blackfriars is almost certainly the building itself, which is Grade II-listed and on the former grounds of Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace. The location’s pretty unbeatable, too: in the City o

Looking to seriously broaden your musical horizons? Colour Green could well be just the ticket. Pitching an evening of tremendously diverse sounds and styles – with a focus on women and non-binary musicians – this brand-new night has a line-up teeming with music from the world over. Camden’s intimate Green Note (our very own ‘London’s Favourite Music Venue 2015’, no less) will be graced by the soaring Latin/jazz/R&B of XATIVA, marvellously textured electronica from Alice Boyd and the studious jazz and South American folkloric music of Delfina Cheb. Musical adventurers, don’t miss it.

On the hunt for the heights of convenience and cleanliness with a healthy helping of luxury and space? Look no further than the Henrietta. This sort-of boutique hotel (it’s a little bigger than most boutiques) sits steps away from the main Covent Garden piazza on Henrietta Street. It’s technically not one site but two; split between two townhouses that aren’t connected but aren’t more than a dozen feet or so from each other  As the townhouse location beckons glamour, so does the hotel’s inner chambers. Hidden behind an otherwise-unassuming door, you’ll find a place that reeks with design, from its loud wallpaper to the carefully placed Henry Moore, Man Ray and Roy Lichtenstein books in the lobby. The Henrietta was made with an eye for design and it wants you to know – but there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, it’s all an exhilarating change from the dime-a-dozen, copy-paste rooms of many of the West End’s ginormous multinational hotel brands. The rooms are also exceptionally design-y (this time taking from art-deco, from golden lamps to swishly round sofas, stools and coffee tables) but don’t skimp on the essentials. The beds are massive and plush, the windows and huge and airy, the lighting is controlled and tasteful. There’s a decent mini-bar and tea/coffee selection, effective air-con, plenty of cupboard space and a well-equipped bathroom. If you want the basics covered – and a little more – few do them better than the Henrietta. Neighbourhood When it comes to the West

London’s Latinx music scene has a lot going on at the mo – and there’s nowhere better to get a taste of it than Alturas, which returns to Stoke Newington’s Doña this January. From the Latin/folk/jazz fusion of singer-songwriter XATIVA and silky, dark pop of Sophie Castillo to the Andean-inflected dancefloor concoctions of ANTIK’ARA and classic bossa nova of Cláudia Marques, revel in a diverse blend of contemporary Latinx sounds. And better yet, the deliciously kitsch Bar Doña will be dishing up its usual array of tacos and mezcal all night.

Would you ever imagine that a mere 33 metres below Clapham High Street, there lies one of the UK’s most cutting-edge urban farms? Us neither, yet that’s where you can find Growing Underground, a farm fashioned out of a former Second World War bomb shelter. Cultivating veggies using LED tech and hydroponic systems, the farm produces pesticide-free, carbon-neutral and nutrient-rich greens that taste delicious. Snoop around and discover more about the history of the tunnel and the farm’s sustainable credentials during a 75-minute tour, which includes a fresh micro herb salad to take home with you. Green in more ways than one. 

Last week we reported tragic news officially confirming that Boxpark Shoreditch – one of London’s best-loved venues for watching big-ticket sporting events and getting totally drenched in pints – will be closing at the end of the summer. The venue was the first Boxpark and has been open since 2011 – needless to say, it holds a special place in many Londoners’ hearts. Plenty in the city will no doubt be sad to see Boxpark Shoreditch go, but a new development in the saga could – maybe, just maybe – see the venue saved. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has just launched a campaign demanding immediate action to save Boxpark Shoreditch. The NTIA argues that the venue has generated nearly £100 million and brought more than 10 million visitors to the area, saying: ‘Boxpark Shoreditch is more than just a food and entertainment space; it is a vital part of east London’s social and cultural fabric.’ Boxpark is moving out of Shoreditch after talks to extend its lease were unsuccessful. It’s vacating the site to make way for a vast redevelopment project called Bishopsgate Goodsyard, which you can read more about here. The brand’s founder Roger Wade said: ‘Despite our relentless efforts in collaboration with the GLA [Greater London Authority], Hackney Council, and our landlords BGY, we must close due to a planning requirement.’ Wade says he is ‘disheartened’ that Bishopsgate Goodsyard work on the site won’t begin immediately, saying that its neighbour Power League had its leas

The 2024 edition of the world’s most entertaining, dramatic and diverse celebrations of sport is already underway. While the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris will take place this Friday July 26 (find out everything you need to know about the ceremony here), the festivities have begun. Yesterday (July 24) both the rugby sevens and football competitions started (with one of the latter’s matches between Morocco and Argentina seeing quite a bit of chaos). From the UK it’s substantially easier to watch this year’s Olympics in the UK than previous editions in Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro –after all, Paris only has one hour’s time difference. Up to 500 hours of coverage will be free to watch or stream on the BBC, while all events will be shown on pay-to-view channels and streaming services. Planning to get your four-yearly Olympic fix? Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Paris 2024 Olympics in the UK. RECOMMENDED: 🏋️‍♀️ The full schedule for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.🇬🇧 Where to watch the 2024 Olympic Games in London.🇫🇷 Where to watch the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.🎉 How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony in the UK What channel is the 2024 Paris Olympics on in the UK? Olympics coverage in the UK will be split over several channels. All Brits will be able to watch free coverage on BBC One, which will run from 8am to 10pm each day. This coverage will switch to BBC Two during the news. The BBC is also running an Olympics Extra chann

Latitude has a rep for being one of the UK’s more civilised music festivals, as known for its family-friendliness as it is for its dedicated comedy headliners. But while the Suffolk fest might not exactly be riotous (indeed, that’s part of its appeal), it’s always packed with massive names. The likes of Grace Jones, Nick Cave, Patti Smith and Pulp have all headlined over the years. Latitude is one of the standout events in the UK festival calendar – and this year’s edition is looking as solid as ever. Henham Park will once again welcome a whopping 45,000 daily festivalgoers to see the likes of Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar and Duran Duran. Planning on heading to Latitude 2024 this weekend? From headliners to remaining ticket availability, here’s everything you need to know. RECOMMENDED: The best music festivals in the UK. When is Latitude Festival 2024? Latitude this year will take place from Thursday July 25 to Sunday July 28 2024. Where is Latitude Festival 2024 and how do I get there? The festival takes place in Henham Park, which is near Southwold in Suffolk. The festival advises attendees not to arrive on foot – instead, here are the different approved ways of arriving. Car The festival is between the A12 and the A145, and there will be clear instructions for those arriving by car. Car parking is included in the price of the ticket. There are also designated pick-up and drop-off zones, which will be clearly signposted. Coach Big Green Coach is Latitude’s official trav

Wilko – what a saga, eh? The beloved homeware chain dramatically went into administration last year and closed a whopping 400 stores. Nearly 12 months on, however, and Wilko is making a comeback. The brand’s new boss has announced plans to open hundreds of new outlets – and now we know where some of those stores are going to be and when they’ll open.  So how, after collapsing into administration, is Wilko reopening? Well, keen followers of the Wilko saga may remember that as the chain was going under, its brand, website and intellectual property were bought by another UK chain, The Range. That chain’s owner Chris Dawson is spearheading Wilko’s resurgence, with completely new ownership. Dawson apparently plans on opening a massive 300 new Wilko stores, though it hasn’t been confirmed exactly when they’ll all open. Apparently 50 are officially in the pipeline, with several already open and one more set to welcome customers this summer.  Wilko stores reopening One new store now has both a confirmed location and opening date. It is: Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset (opening Friday August 16) Wilko’s Poole store will be spread over 23,500 square feet and include an Iceland concession. On opening day, the first 50 shoppers in the queue will receive prizes and goody bags.  A further five Wilkos have already opened. Those are: Plymouth, Armada Centre, Mayflower Street Exeter, Guildhall Shopping Centre Luton, Arndale Centre  St Albans, The Maltings Shopping Centre Rotherham, Parkgate

The Boss is in London this week – and, as always, you won’t want to miss him. Just over a year after Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the capital at BST Hyde Park, they’re all back for the group’s 2024 World Tour.  This week Springsteen and co will play not one but two huge shows at Wembley Stadium. The gigs are his only scheduled stops in the capital this year, and follow three other 2024 UK gigs in Belfast, Cardiff and Sunderland.  Heading to Wembley this week to see Bruce and the gang? Here’s everything you need to know about the show, from support acts to the seating plan. Dates Bruce and the E Street Band will play Wembley on Thursday July 25 and Saturday July 27. Door timings Doors will open at the same time for both gigs: 5pm BST. What time will Bruce Springsteen come on stage? Expect The Boss to take to Wembley’s stage at around 7.15pm. The band’s show will finish by curfew, which is 10.30pm on both nights. Support acts There are no support acts planned for Bruce’s Wembley shows. The Boss doesn’t need ‘em.  Seating plan This is the seating plan, according to Gigtix. Image: Gigtix Potential setlist Fans of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will know full well that concert setlists vary massively and are nigh-impossible to predict. For an idea of the variety on display, however, here’s what the band played at their most recent show in Norway (according to Setlist.fm)  Waitin’ on a Sunny Day Lonesome Day My Love Will Not Let You Down No Surrender

Fans of sticking grubby hands in make-up testers, we’ve got sad news indeed. Your nearest Boots could soon be shutting down.  The beloved health and beauty chain has been facing ongoing closures for well over a year now as it tries to save a whopping £618 million. In June 2023, it announced a strategy to close 650 of its UK outlets. Since then, a whopping 581 Boots stores have said their final goodbyes. By the end of the summer, 69 more will have closed, bringing the total closed in 2024 up to 300.  After last year’s mass closures from Next, Wilko, Iceland, Clintons and M&S, this is yet another example of a massive, beloved UK chain struggling to keep its high-street presence going. Here is everything you need to know about which Boots stores have gone for good.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of Boots stores closing in London.Here’s the full list of UK high street stores closing in 2023. Which Boots stores have been confirmed for closing? These are the Boots stores that closed between March 2023 and March 2024, according to analysis by C+D:  Braddon Close, Westgate, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4UZ 2 Cornhill, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1EX 40 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SA 2 Marsden Mall, Pendlerise Shop/Ctr, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 9SL 435 Bolton Road, Ewood, Blackburn, BB2 4HY 8-10 Risedale Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria , LA13 9RD Rawtenstall Health Centre, 161 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall , BB4 7PL 15-17 Portland Walk, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DB Waitrose, 123

Spent the last month or so shouting footie chants and chucking pints at Boxpark Shoreditch during Euros matches? We’re sad to announce that Euro 2024 was the legendary venue’s final major football tournament. Boxpark has announced that its Shoreditch site will officially be closing at the end of the summer.  Boxpark is vacating its Shoreditch site to make way for a redevelopment project called Bishopsgate Goodsyard, which will include new homes, retail spaces, offices and a park. The site for Boxpark Shoreditch was only ever used as part of a ‘meanwhile use’ scheme, meaning it was always temporary – but that doesn’t mean we won’t be said to see it go.  Boxpark Shoreditch opened in 2011 as the first-ever Boxpark and the ‘world’s first pop-up mall’. The venue, like all Boxparks, is best known for bringing together food, drink and retail traders – as well as, of course, for its atmospheric sports screenings.   Boxpark Shoreditch was followed by London venues in Croydon (in 2016) and Wembley (in 2018) – and the brand’s first outpost outside London in Liverpool, which opened earlier this year. The chain is expanding to Birmingham and Bristol in the near-ish future, too.  If you’re a Boxpark fanatic, worry not – it isn’t all bad news. The Shoreditch Boxpark may be closing, but two more venues will be opening this year: a Boxpark in Camden’s Buck Street Market and a BoxHall at Liverpool Street. Boxpark says it’s aiming to relocate all Shoreditch staff and tenants to these new sites.

It’s a tough time to be working in the aviation industry. Faced with staff shortages and huge levels of disruption, many workers at airlines and airports are facing long, stressful hours and poor working conditions. And, thanks to the cost of living crisis and pandemic-era pay cuts, loads of them are doing it all for lower wages, too. Needless to say, it’s no wonder that so many staff at airports and airlines have been going on strike. From Italy and Belgium to Greece and France, airports across Europe have seen thousands of flights delayed and cancelled by industrial action. Strikes can, obvs, have a serious impact on your holiday, so it’s best to be as informed about them as possible. Read on for our guide to who’s going on strike in Europe right now, where and when those strikes will happen – and whether you need to worry about them.  France airport workers strikes Four major airport workers unions (CGT, CFDT, FO and UNSA) announced industrial action at Paris’s two major airports, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly, for Wednesday July 17, just 10 days before the kick-off of the Olympic Games. However, on Tuesday July 16, workers reached a deal on pay, and the industrial action has since been called off.   Security staff strikes at Gatwick Airport In a bid to secure ‘a fair day’s pay’, security staff were planning strikes on July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21, but now that a new pay deal is being voted on by union members, the strike has been postponed, potentially until later i

We are so close to glory. After beating the Netherlands in the semi-final England are through to the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin, which will be the team’s second European Championships final on the trot and their first ever major tournament final on foreign soil. They’ll face Spain on Sunday July 14. Just one game separates England’s men’s football team from their second-ever major tournament triumph – so, naturally, you’ll want to make sure you’re in a good spot to experience it. And one of this weekend’s most atmospheric viewing parties in London is taking place at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, where 15,000 will convene to watch. Fancy watching the Euro 2024 final at one of London’s most iconic venues? The process for getting tickets is a bit more complicated than just bagging one online or simply turning up on the day. Here’s everything you need to know. RECOMMENDED:🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 How to watch England v Spain in the Euro 2024 final.⚽️ Time Out’s ultimate guide to the best places in London to watch the Euros.🍻 The 11 best fan parks in England to watch the Euro 2024 final.☀️ Will there be a bank holiday if England win Euro 2024?🏆 England will get a huge open-top bus parade in London if they win Euro 2024 final. How to get tickets for the Euro 2024 final at London’s O2 Arena Tickets will be free but dished out according to a ballot. The ballot is live now and runs until 9am on Friday July 12. If you’re one of the lucky ones allocated tickets, you’ll be notified by midday on

Ah, Wetherspoons. Teeming with students, retired folks, pre-club revellers and just normal people out for an affordable pint, ‘Spoons is beloved by all. Sure, the guy that runs it all is a little, erm, controversial but it’s tough to argue with such cheap drinks. And when a Wetherspoons closes down, it feels like a huge community loss. Last year, the company said farewell to 41 of its pubs (find out all about those here), and now there’s more bad news. It’s confirmed that JD Wetherspoon will have shut 61 more branches by the end 2024. That’s despite the big boss, Tim Martin, reporting that sales are in fact at ‘record level’.  All the Wetherpoons pubs that are currently for sale The Pontlottyn, Abertillery The Ivor Davies, Cardiff Spa Lane Vaults, Chesterfield The Gate House, Doncaster The Market Cross, Holywell The Regent, Kirkby in Ashfield The Mockbeggar Hall, Moreton The Sir Norman Rae, Shipley The Sir Daniel Arms, Swindon The White Hart, Todmorden Lord Arthur Lee, Fareham The Plough and Harrow, London Resolution, Middlesbrough Sennockian, Sevenoaks Those are in addition to other ‘Spoons that were previously listed as being up for sale, which are:  Christopher Creeke, Bournemouth Thomas Leaper, Derby Lord Arthur Lee, Fareham Plough & Harrow, Hammersmith, London Jolly Sailor, Bristol Resolution, Middlesbrough, Rising Sun, Redditch Sennockian, Sevenoaks On top of those, these Wetherspoons are apparently ‘under offer’.  The Asparagus, Battersea, London Wrong ‘un, Bex

Kylie Minogue, one of the best-selling pop artists of the past few decades, lands in London for a huge show headlining BST Hyde Park this weekend. The Australian singer of hits like ‘Spinning Around’, ‘The Loco-Motion’, ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ and ‘Padam Padam’ is currently on her summer 2024 tour. Minogue will be the seventh artist to headline this year’s BST, after SZA, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain and Stevie Nicks. She’s playing this Saturday on the penultimate day of the festival. Expect one of BST 2024’s most electrifying sets from the Princess of Pop this weekend. If you’re planning on heading to the show, here’s everything you need to know from set times to the weather forecast. When is Kylie playing BST Hyde Park? Kylie’s headline set on the Great Oak Stage is on Saturday July 13 2024. What time do gates open at BST Hyde Park? Gates open at 2pm, with last entry at 8.30pm. What time will Kylie come on stage? Expect Kylie to take to the stage at 8.50pm and play until 10.20pm. Who is supporting Kylie at BST Hyde Park? Here’s the full line-up for BST on Saturday, with stage splits The Great Oak Stage ALTÉGO, 3.15pm to 3.45pm Ella Henderson, 4.15pm to 4.55pm Anitta, 5.25pm to 6.10pm MARINA, 6.50pm to 7.50pm Kylie, 8.50pm to 10.20pm The Rainbow Stage Fred Roberts, 3.45pm to 4.15pm ADMT, 4.55pm to 5.25pm Tom Rasmussen, 6.10pm to 6.55pm The Birdcage Stage Grace Gachot, 3.45pm to 4.15pm Say Now, 4.55pm to 5.25pm Blusher, 6.10pm to 6.4

Fresh from her spectacular headline slot at Glastonbury 2024, British-Albanian pop star Dua Lipa will be playing two massive shows at London’s Wembley Stadium next summer.  Dua previously announced one Wembley date on June 20 2025 – but today (July 12) she’s announced another on June 21. The dates follow a previously-announced show at the Royal Albert Hall, which sold out immediately back in March. If you didn’t manage to snap up tickets to either Glasto or the Royal Albert gig, consider this your third (and fourth) time lucky. The RAH and Wembley shows are in support of Dua’s third studio album Radical Optimism, which was released in May, and Wembley Stadium will be her biggest standalone show to date. Want to catch Dua Lipa live in summer 2025? From potential ticket prices to presale dates, here’s everything you need to know. When is Dua Lipa playing at London’s Wembley Stadium? Dua’s shows are happening on Friday June 20 2025 and Saturday June 21 2025.  When do tickets go on sale? General sale for the first date kicked off today at 10am BST but sold out in five minutes. Yep, five minutes! The second show is on sale with LiveNation here. Is there a presale? Indeed there was. O2 customers were able to get tickets from 10am on Wednesday June 10 via the O2 Priority app. How much will tickets cost? Ticket prices have been confirmed and are as follows: Gold circle standing – £130 Rear pitch standing – £98 Lower level seats – £130-£155 Level 5 Seats – £64-£85 Can I go VIP? Yep