In the Right Room: Inside Aurum at Grantley Hall

There are your typical business events and then there are those days that reset your standard. In January, I attended Aurum. This was an elevated one-day experience created and hosted by Kirsty Raynor, positioned as the ultimate January reset for ambitious women ready raise the standard for the year ahead. Held inside the five-star luxury … Read more

Top 5 Independent Coffee Roasters in the North

The North of England doesn’t always get the credit it deserves for speciality coffee, but it should. Over the last few years, independent roasteries across the region have quietly been doing really good work. Thoughtfully sourced beans, careful roasting, and spaces that feel rooted in their local communities, not built for Instagram first. Great coffee … Read more

Best Cities to Live in the UK 2026

Choosing where to live in the UK is about more than just house prices or job availability. Lifestyle, transport, community, and long-term opportunity all matter. As we move into 2026, several cities continue to stand out for offering a strong balance between affordability, quality of life, and future growth. Our blog here will highlight UK … Read more

Salon Madre the North’s Favourite Mexican Has Officially Landed in Leeds

The North’s favourite Mexican has officially landed in Leeds, as Salon Madre opens its doors on Wellington Street. A lively tequila bar, taqueria and sports hangout, Salon Madre brings margarita-fuelled nights, DJs, pool tables and big-screen sport to the city centre. Fun, unpretentious and built for good times, it’s made for everything from date nights … Read more

Holidaymakers are in for a Moon-Mentous Moment at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Visitors to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this February and March will have the opportunity to witness an extraordinary sight: the mighty Space Launch System (SLS) rocket standing on the famous Launch Complex 39B, ready to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time since 1972. This is the very rocket that … Read more

A Slice of Old England in St Albans

Forget the likes of York, Bath, and Oxford- take the path less trodden and make haste to the unique and historic Cathedral city of St Albans where you’ll discover a delectable slice of Old England. If you like British history, St Albans in Hertfordshire is a must-visit. Situated a swift 20-minute train ride from London … Read more

Going Solo: Opodo Shares Standout Destinations for Female Travellers

Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, leading online travel agent Opodo recognises that solo travel, specifically for women, continues to drive interest – from short-haul getaways to far-flung adventure.   Increasingly, female solo travellers are embracing independent exploration, whether it’s for personal growth, flexibility or meaningful experiences and so Opodo identifies some of the … Read more

Designing a Home That Feels Warm in Every Sense

When people talk about a warm home, they usually mean the temperature, and doing things like turning the heating on and making sure it’s not cold. But the fact is that warmth can mean all kinds of different things, and you’ll definitely be able to feel the difference between a heated home and a warm … Read more

How and Why You Need to Choose a Home that Helps You Live a Calmer, Healthier Life

For many people across the UK, daily life has become a constant negotiation with noise, traffic, screen time and packed schedules. The sense of being perpetually overstretched is increasingly common, and it rarely improves on its own. What’s less often acknowledged is that the home environment itself plays a part in how calm, grounded and … Read more

Women of Courage – New Podcast

Maureen Greeves is a deeply religious woman. Yet her faith was tested to the full when her husband Alan’s life was ended by an act of senseless violence as he walked to midnight mass on Christmas Eve. He suffered catastrophic injuries after being battered with a pickaxe handle. At the time the case attracted a great … Read more

Viking Announces New Mississippi and Ohio River Voyages for 2027

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that new itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers for 2027 are now open for booking. Sailing on board the Viking Mississippi, guests can choose the new 15-day Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass itinerary, which operates between New Orleans and Louisville, with ports of call along the Mississippi and Ohio … Read more