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General

Stratford meets SW3 at the Chelsea Flower Show

West and East London don't mix, like chi-chi olive oil and Red Stripe drunk out of the can

Gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show can teach us about life

As with the best poetry - from Elizabethan to Ezra Pound - best gardens can be 'difficult' to read

Operatic Philanthropy Hits a High Note with Rosenblatt Recitals

Aria sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin: City lawyer Ian Rosenblatt has been bringing the most mellifluous voices to London for a decade now — only don’t call it philanthropy. By Josh Spero

Travel

At The Sharp End: Mr & Mrs Smith's Tamara Lohan

The Mrs behind the Mr & Mrs Smith travel website and hotel booking service is...  

The Mrs behind the Mr & Mrs Smith travel website and hotel booking service is put under the Spear’s microscope

Is The JetLev the Ultimate Luxury Toy for Watersports Addicts?

Mark Nayler straps himself to a Jetlev, a jet pack with more than a touch...  

Mark Nayler straps himself to a Jetlev, a jet pack with more than a touch of the James Bond about it

Photo Gallery: Retracing Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow to Paris in Ural Motorbikes

Two centuries ago, Napoleon retreated from Moscow to Paris through the harsh winter after his...  

Two centuries ago, Napoleon retreated from Moscow to Paris through the harsh winter after his crushing defeat. Helped by (relatively) modern engineering, Sylvain Tesson retraced his steps. Photography by Thomas Goisque

Food & Wine

Claude Bosi serves up a feast to the Cannes Film Festival Cinéfondation jury

I can say with certainty that they will have thoroughly enjoyed their lunch, as earlier this month I was invited to Bosi’s sleek Electrolux test kitchen at Hibiscus for a sneak preview of the menu

Review: L'Anima, Liverpool Street

With the midday sunlight filtering through their wall-to-ceiling windows and a glass of crisp, fresh prosecco in hand, I could almost imagine myself transported to Italy

Russell Norman: What Has Happened to London's Markets?

Simply put, London is rubbish at markets. Forget the likes of Borough Market, Russell Norman can think of only one decent, full-time market in central London

Motoring

The Rofgo Collection Reveals Classic Cars Have Serious Investment Potential

The splendid Rofgo Collection, assembled by Adrian Hamilton (right) on behalf of Roald Goethe, is testament to the exceptional investment potential of classic cars, says Andrew Gonsalves

Bringing the Bobber Back to Life with The Gladstone No 1

Bobber Job Man

Motorbike-mad Henry Cole describes his mission to bring the Bobber back to life as a symbol of Britishness and individuality

There's nothing better than driving a Bentley Mulsanne. Except being driven in one

Torque of the Town

Once out of claustrophobic Fulham, William Cash enjoys the performance and plushness of the exquisite Bentley Mulsanne — right up until he has to squeeze into another tight space...