Movies

DVD review: The Lost King starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan

The story of Richard III is fascinating and The Lost King – out on DVD now and based on non-fiction book by Philippa Langley –is a very enlightening movie, because it opposes the legend of a crippled and cruel usurper monarch that immortalised him as one of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. The Lost King isthe remarkable true story of how one ‘ordinary’ woman…
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Movie star interview: Italian actor Paolo Pierobon on his career between cinema, theatre and books

Paolo Pierobon: a movie star interview. It doesn’t often happen that you pick up the phone and one of your favourite Italian actors is at the other end of the wire. When you hear Paolo Pierobon’s voice, then you don’t know whether to be more nervous or happy. I scored real brownie points with my 16-year-old son who is a fan of Pierobon’s work. He is now more impressed with his mum…
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Books

Picture Book of the week: Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens by Teresa Biddle

London Mums‘ latest picture book of the week is Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens. This is Teresa Biddle’s first publication, aimed at children aged from two upwards (or for young readers up to the age of 8 or so). The 40-pages book is a little masterpiece with lots of detailed pictures, painted by Teresa herself. It celebrates a love of plants and animals, a true…
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Tested & Recommended

London Mums’ ultimate Christmas Gifting Guide in times of cost cutting 

London Mums have put together the ultimate Christmas Gifting guide based on a combination of practicality, usefulness, fun and cost-effectiveness. Christmas is a magical time for little ones, yet an overwhelming amount of parents admit to feeling the pressure to deliver gifts their children will be pleased with this year. No matter how expensive a present is, it is always precious. Italians say…
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Celebrity Interviews

Music star interview: Jeremy Loops on his latest album ‘Heard You Got Love’ and his music collaboration with Ed Sheeran

South African artist Jeremy Loops has to be the musician with the greatest energy I have ever seen on stage. On 6th October I witnessed that at Eventim Apollo (Hammersmith) before heading back to South Africa to enjoy some sunshine while in Britain we are bracing ourselves for a tough winter. Jeremy has played some of the world’s most prestigious venues – including a sell-out headline Brixton…
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Fitness & Health

Ways to look after your mental health this Christmas

For most people Christmas is a time of celebration, but for others it can be a stressful and testing time mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially. Here Lee Hawker-Lecesne MBPsS, Lead Therapist at The Cabin reveals how to look after your mental health. Tips for staying on top of your mental health in the festive season: Stick to a routine Make a financial plan Dilute family…
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Get Creative

How table lights can be used as a decorative accessory

Table lights or table lamps make for the ideal finishing touch to any room. A popular addition to a side table, bedside table or console unit, table lamps can be used as a decorative accessory that is not only great to look at but is practical too. Image credit: Pexels With Searchlight Electric’s help, here are some of the many ways a table lamp can be used as a home accessory, highlighting…
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Attractions

West end review: The Faulty Towers Dining experience 

Interactive theatre meets a dining experience.Based on the 1970s BBC hit Fawlty Towers, the Faulty Towers dining experience is an immersive dinner show mixed with live comedic entertainment over a three-course meal. The meal plus show combo is a winning mix no matter what is performed around you, I guess. While you dine, you are transported to Fawlty Towers, where a cast of familiar…
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Fitness & Health

5 Signs your headache might be a migraine

Do you know a migraine is not merely a headache? It is much more than a nasty headache. It is an end-less intense throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, typically on one side of the head. This neurological disease may cause debilitating throbbing pain that will leave you in bed for several days! Light, sound, movement, and other triggers may cause symptoms like nausea, tiredness, pain, numbness…
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