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How independent fashion brands are reviving Notting Hill shopping

How independent fashion brands are reviving Notting Hill shopping

The west London neighbourhood has long attracted stylish shoppers, but the latest boutique brands and pop-up arrivals are giving it a fresh buzz

I tried a hyper luxury hotel in Comporta

I tried a hyper luxury hotel in Comporta

Horoscopes Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, August 31, 2026

My London

My London: Kelly Piquet

My London: Kelly Piquet

My London: Comedian Asim Chaudhry

My London: Comedian Asim Chaudhry

My London: Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason loves Peckham and late openings

My London: Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason loves Peckham and late openings

My London: Emma Willis mourns Banner’s and loves the Arts Theatre Club

My London: Emma Willis mourns Banner’s and loves the Arts Theatre Club

A day in the life

A day in the life: Breathwork expert Rob Rea

A day in the life: Breathwork expert Rob Rea

A day in the life: Plastic surgeon Patrick Mallucci

Health & Fitness

A day in the life: Plastic surgeon Patrick Mallucci

Whoop founder Will Ahmed shares health, wellness and workout tips

Health & Fitness

Whoop founder Will Ahmed shares health, wellness and workout tips

A day in the life: Wellbeing founder Brendan Murdock

A day in the life: Wellbeing founder Brendan Murdock

Carnival at 60: Why they'll never kill the spirit of Notting Hill

London Life Carnival at 60: Why they'll never kill the spirit of Notting Hill

Heritage Awali: relaxed Indian Ocean vibes in tropical Mauritius

Heritage Awali: relaxed Indian Ocean vibes in tropical Mauritius

Ignore the myths about Carnival and embrace the joy

Ignore the myths about Carnival and embrace the joy

Coffee vs tea: which is better for your health?

Coffee vs tea: which is better for your health?

Can a 10-minute oral health test spot early disease risks?

Health & Fitness

Can a 10-minute oral health test spot early disease risks?

Electric planes could be in the sky 'as soon as 2030'

Electric planes could be in the sky 'as soon as 2030'

Beach yoga and road tennis: a dreamy wellness escape in Barbados

Beach yoga and road tennis: a dreamy wellness escape in Barbados

A guide to eating and drinking in Barbados

SPONSORED A guide to eating and drinking in Barbados

Get into the groove: Barbados's best music and nightlife spots

Get into the groove: Barbados's best music and nightlife spots

Why Rimowa's heritage luggage deserves a first-class ticket every trip

Why Rimowa's heritage luggage deserves a first-class ticket every trip

I'm already tracking 2026 beauty advent calendar launches

I'm already tracking 2026 beauty advent calendar launches

I found the best summer holiday deals – these hotels are worth booking

I found the best summer holiday deals – these hotels are worth booking

London stationery shop adored by celebrities 'overrun' with e-bikes

London stationery shop adored by celebrities 'overrun' with e-bikes

Visiting Sydney for the marathon? Where to stay, what to eat and do

Visiting Sydney for the marathon? Where to stay, what to eat and do

Get high: swap the Med for one of these cooling mountain retreats

Get high: swap the Med for one of these cooling mountain retreats

Copenhagen’s Next Course

Copenhagen’s Next Course

Why GHB is spilling into London’s mainstream nightlife

Why GHB is spilling into London’s mainstream nightlife

Expedition cruises are going beyond the polar regions in 2027

Expedition cruises are going beyond the polar regions in 2027

The revolutionary new treatment that transformed my rosacea

The revolutionary new treatment that transformed my rosacea

Why this ‘badass’ weighted vest could be the secret to fitness

Health & Fitness

Why this ‘badass’ weighted vest could be the secret to fitness

Inside London's illegal rave renaissance

Inside London's illegal rave renaissance

Has cricket bowled over the fashion set?

Has cricket bowled over the fashion set?

UK city breaks: Why Derby needs to be on your radar this summer

UK city breaks: Why Derby needs to be on your radar this summer

It’s clear to see these £99 sports glasses are for real athletes

It’s clear to see these £99 sports glasses are for real athletes

Is your summer sea swim destroying your skin’s microbiome?

Health & Fitness

Is your summer sea swim destroying your skin’s microbiome?

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Istanbul

How to spend the perfect long weekend in Istanbul 

The forgotten racial history of Notting Hill Carnival

Events and Things To Do

The forgotten racial history of Notting Hill Carnival

Home swapping — the chic way to travel

Home swapping — the chic way to travel

The pain-free microneedle tattoo taking the sting out of getting inked

The pain-free microneedle tattoo taking the sting out of getting inked

The 34 best facials in London for glowing skin

The 34 best facials in London for glowing skin

Harvey Nicks needs saving, but by Frasers? I’m flabbergasted

Harvey Nicks needs saving, but by Frasers? I’m flabbergasted

How to sleep in a heatwave: 10 tips to cool down at night

How to sleep in a heatwave: 10 tips to cool down at night

Grace Dent: 'I want to bring joy to TV. Life is too bloody serious'

Grace Dent: 'I want to bring joy to TV. Life is too bloody serious'

How to wear your bikini every day (even on the Tube)

How to wear your bikini every day (even on the Tube)

Working from a hotel is the heatwave hack to escape your sweaty flat

Working from a hotel is the heatwave hack to escape your sweaty flat

Can this electrolyte lolly actually ease a hangover? I tried it

Health & Fitness

Can this electrolyte lolly actually ease a hangover? I tried it

Arachova: who said your Greek holiday had to be all about the islands?

Arachova: who said your Greek holiday had to be all about the islands?

WFP: Are London parents all Working from Playground this summer?

WFP: Are London parents all Working from Playground this summer?

I left this Thai retreat with a better understanding of myself

I left this Thai retreat with a better understanding of myself

Need a pamper day? 15 heavenly spa-stays a few hours from London

Need a pamper day? 15 heavenly spa-stays a few hours from London

Inside London’s booming sex party and kink scene

Inside London’s booming sex party and kink scene

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf: Visiting London's first 'floating' Lido

Sea Lanes Canary Wharf: Visiting London's first 'floating' Lido

Why LEDs that mimic sunshine could be the key to wellbeing

Why LEDs that mimic sunshine could be the key to wellbeing

My review of the Harrods beauty advent calendar, and how to pre-order

Advent calendars

My review of the Harrods beauty advent calendar, and how to pre-order

AREV, Saint Tropez: a soulful addition to the French Riviera

AREV, Saint Tropez: a soulful addition to the French Riviera

Rosanna Wollenberg shares her insider guide to Menorca

Rosanna Wollenberg shares her insider guide to Menorca

Never been to Edinburgh Fringe? Expert guide to making the most of it

Never been to Edinburgh Fringe? Expert guide to making the most of it

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UK city breaks: Why Derby needs to be on your radar this summer

UK city breaks: Why Derby needs to be on your radar this summer

Olympia: 140 years of history meets London’s next cultural chapter

Olympia: 140 years of history meets London’s next cultural chapter

Who gets your vote for the AXA Startup Angel People’s Choice?

Who gets your vote for the AXA Startup Angel People’s Choice?

Thames Unfiltered: How clean is our river? | Podcast

Thames Unfiltered: How clean is our river? | Podcast

Overwhelmed by all the longevity chat? Here's what actually works

Overwhelmed by all the longevity chat? Here's what actually works

Get into the groove: Barbados's best music and nightlife spots

Get into the groove: Barbados's best music and nightlife spots

Beach yoga and road tennis: a dreamy wellness escape in Barbados

Beach yoga and road tennis: a dreamy wellness escape in Barbados

A guide to eating and drinking in Barbados

A guide to eating and drinking in Barbados