Pan Pacific London: Introducing the capital’s new hotel for holistic wellness
This autumn sees the opening of Pan Pacific London, a new luxury hotel based in the centre of…
Dish of the week: Chef Patti Sloley’s Plantain and Salmon Niçoise Salad
Chef Patti Sloley shares another recipe with us, this time a different take on the popular niçoise salad:…
25 years later: Push aka ‘Precious’ author says not enough has changed
Twenty-five years after the release of Push, the agonising book exploring incest, rape and HIV/AIDS, its author, Sapphire…
Viola Davis celebrates 18 years of marriage with the love of her life!
The staying power of Hollywood marriages can be as fickle and short lived as the plot of a…
How much do healthcare professionals know about sickle cell disease?
While there is gradual awareness about sickle cell within the population it most affects, there is growing concern…
Val McCalla, founder of The Voice newspaper honoured on Windrush Day
The latest ‘black plaque’ in London, unveiled on Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June), remembers the life and work…
Want to create the 60s icon makeup look? These are the items you need!
When it comes to recreating the 60s makeup look, it’s all about the eyes and these are the…
On sunscreen, confidence and having a strong identity: Venus Williams
When did you wake up to the importance of good skin care? Tennis champ Venus Williams admits that…
Got your ticket to Taste of London, the summer foodie event of the year?
Taste of London is returning to London for a 10-day smorgasbord for foodies spread over two long weekends…
Award-winning children’s series, Jojo & Gran Gran makes its US TV debut
Jojo & Gran Gran, the animated CBeebies TV series has made its US debut with the first two…
Organisers regretfully announce that Notting Hill Carnival 2021 is cancelled
For the second year running, Notting Hill Carnival is being cancelled due to “ongoing uncertainty” and the risk…
Diary of a Tired Bi-(sexual) Woman: 6 Myths about Bisexuality Debunked
To truly be a LGBTQ+ ally it helps to understand the movement and while you may not walk…
“This is how I am celebrating Nigerian cuisine”: The Orishirishi Cookbook
The phrase ‘food porn’ is bandied around all too easily these days, but Tola Akerele’s The Orishirishi Cookbook,…
Seven Days in June – book review: “A smart, sexy testament to Black joy”
The latest novel from Tia Williams is a captivating love story that will have you falling in love…
These are the best UK holiday staycation swaps for your cancelled vacay
With the uncertainty around when we will be able to travel to far-flung destinations again, perhaps it’s time…