City life
Your ultimate guide to city living in the UK, from the latest cultural trends to the social issues everyone is talking about
Bars and pubs
Meet the women taking on Britain’s craft beer scene
We speak to the brewers and bartenders crushing the beer bro stereotype
Things to do
I grew up in the ‘most miserable town in the UK’ – this is what it’s really like
A recent Rightmove survey of more than 35,000 people found that Slough is the most miserable place to live in the country
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The latest UK city life news
Things to do
The world’s 25 most ‘at risk’ heritage sites have been named – and one is in the UK
One of Belfast’s most significant historic buildings is getting support from the World Monuments Fund
Things to do
Full list of UK high street closures confirmed in 2025, from WH Smith to Homebase
Here are all the high street stores (and pubs, potentially) saying farewell this year
Things to do
Edinburgh Zoo is offering an exclusive tiger feeding experience for £2,000
Punters can also get up close with lions, sloths, hippos or chimpanzees
Our favourite cities in the UK
London
Free culture, huge parks and a pub on (almost) every corner
Manchester
This city is buzzing, innovative and open all hours
Cornwall
Myth, misty clifftops and vitamin D-soaked surfing beaches
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The best in UK arts & culture
Things to do
The 25 best new things to do in the UK in 2025 – for you to start planning now
2025 is set for new theatre openings, massive international festivals, glowed up art galleries and much more
Museums
The 12 best museums in Manchester
This city has more than 30 museums that tell many centuries of stories between them. But where do you start?
Things to do
The 13 best art galleries in Edinburgh
Edinburgh hosts the biggest arts festival in the world every year, so is it surprising this city has one of the most brilliant creative scenes in the UK?
The best in UK food & drink
Restaurants
The best restaurants in the UK right now
Looking for great stuff to eat? This is our ultimate ranking of the best restaurants in the country
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The 27 best restaurants in Manchester right now
Manchester is one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations right now
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The 35 best restaurants in Glasgow
The city now has ten Michelin-starred restaurants, but its first ever was only awarded in 2021
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The best restaurants in London you should be booking
Tried and tested: this is our ultimate guide to eating in the capital
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The 20 greatest restaurants in Bristol
There’s plenty to get your teeth into, from top-notch chef’s table experiences to the best bacon sandwich you’ve ever tasted