First UK ‘wellness pub’ by Holland & Barrett to soothe fans in heatwave
First-of-its-kind pub opens to help Londoners recharge during the busiest social season of the year
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East Is East cast announcement for 30th anniversary shows
Three decades on the iconic comedy continues to delight and find new audiences The TV is on in the background and you spy a film from 'back in the day' and that immediately stops the scroll. One of the films that does it for me, is East is East. The 1999 smash comedy gem always…
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‘Mind bending book left me guessing for hours’: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Anne Hathaway is set to star in the movie adaptation of this popular book. Here's my quick review of Yesteryear, an intriguing book by Caro Claire Burke.
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The book to devour this summer: How To Read A Book by Monica Wood
This book will make you smile, laugh and leave you hopeful for a nicer world. Monica Wood's How To Read A Book dazzles, read the full review now.
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Twisty thriller review: Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
I review Lisa Jewell's psychological thriller Don't Let Him In. As a big fan of Lisa Jewell, I was really looking forward to this.
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Festive Feels Galore: Happy Bloody Christmas book review by Jo Middleton
I review Jo Middleton's Happy Bloody Christmas for my book club. Funny in parts, ultimately not for me but I appreciate the author's wit.
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“I write because there is something deeply magical about the written word. I find the act of writing, giving words life, is the best way I express my thoughts, share feelings with the world.”
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July 7, 2026
The book to devour this summer: How To Read A Book by Monica Wood
This book will make you smile, laugh and leave you hopeful for a nicer world. Monica Wood's How To Read A Book dazzles, read the full review now.
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