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Dead Famous – Metroland meets William Shakespeare
The Bard Speaks Few people have influenced the English language more than William Shakespeare. Playwright, poet, actor and creator of some of the most famous characters ever written, Shakespeare's words have survived for more than four centuries. He gave us Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and hundreds of phrases we still use today. Yet despite his fame, the…
July 6, 2026
From the Editor's Desk Lifestyle Travel & Stay
Aman Venice: A Hidden Palace on the Grand Canal
Venice is no stranger to opulence. But tucked discreetly along the city’s famed Grand Canal, beyond the gondola-bustle and tourist-trodden paths, lies a true oasis of aristocratic calm: Aman Venice. Housed within the storied 16th-century Palazzo Papadopoli, this exclusive retreat offers a rare combination of historic splendour and contemporary restraint, beloved by royalty, celebrities, and…
June 25, 2025
Accessibility Fashion & Beauty Lifestyle
Adaptive fashion hits the high street as Primark launches first men and women’s range with Victoria Jenkins
Primark has unveiled a new affordable 49-piece adaptive clothing range for men and women which includes wardrobe staples based on Primark’s bestsellers - from trench coats and tees, to jumpers and jeans, all with features designed around the needs of disabled people. The new collection, which has been developed with award-winning adaptive fashion designer and disability…
February 2, 2025
Family Health & Wellbeing Lifestyle
Barking up the right tree!
Dogs don’t judge, get bored of our jokes or tire of walks along the same route, and for owners of the 9.6 million dogs across the UK, their canine companion proved a life saviour during the pandemic. Their woof kept us well and now, Vet’s Kitchen has launched a unique award with the same name. The…
August 24, 2021
Lifestyle
To Hug or Not to Hug? Navigating Post Pandemic Intimacy
Intimacy and physical touch are big parts of many people’s lives. A warm hug can offer a level of reassurance and comfort that words often can’t reach, and a strong embrace has the almighty power to make you feel safe and loved. For some people, however, hugs aren’t so much a comfort as they are…
July 24, 2021
Family Lifestyle
Learn to Dance
Learn To Dance is a Ballroom and Latin American Dance School based in Burnham, Buckinghamshire run by husband and wife team Antony & Emma-Louise Holeksa. Whilst their studio may be closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak, that hasn't stopped them from releasing free online videos to help all their students to keep dancing. They've tried to make…
June 5, 2020
Lifestyle Metroland Reviews
Foxy Review: Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
Little Miss Foxy and her partner have been travelling again. This time we sent them off to the beautiful Careys Manor Hotel! Here is what they discovered.... What better way to spend a warm mid-September weekend than in the outstanding natural beauty in the New Forest. When we were invited to visit the peaceful and charming Carey’s…
October 6, 2019
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