The 75th Anniversary Dambusters Dinner – a tribute to Operation Chastise
A glamorous evening at the Plaisterers’ Hall gathered military personnel, philanthropists and A-listers for a truly worthy cause, writes Sophie…
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The Diary: Philip Kerr on football, Bernie Gunther and Berlin
Bestselling crime author Philip Kerr reviews trends in sport and TV and explains his long love affair with Berlin About…
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Report: Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum 2017
Spear’s 2017 Wealth Insight Forum, the £1 billion meeting of minds, started with Trump and ended with a toast to…
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Champagne flows for the opening of Birley exhibition
Le Beau Monde turn out to mark the first major retrospective of Sir Oswald Birley in decades this week –…
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Heatherwick’s Olympian dream
Designer Thomas Heatherwick is to transform London’s Olympia into world-leading cultural hub, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Thomas Heatherwick is not one…
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Review: Ink
James Graham’s shrewd take on the creation of The Sun takes the audience into the very heart of a British…
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Meet Damian Elwes, the art world’s inside man
After years of experimentation, Damian Elwes finally found his niche: re-creating the studios of great artists, writes Anthony Haden-Guest It…
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Review: Ichibuns, Soho
Ichibuns in Soho is that rarest of things – a fusion cuisine restaurant that actually works, writes Sophie Killip In…
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Meet Vineet Bhatia, the Michelin-starred chef who never sleeps
From jotting down recipe ideas during holidays to working in his ‘dungeon’, Vineet Bhatia never switches off, writes William Sitwell…
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Review: Victoria and Abdul
From what begins as a mismatched encounter between Queen Victoria and a young muslim Indian blossoms a heartfelt friendship, but…
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From rags to riches — fashion points the way for UK plc
The 2017 Autumn/Winter London Fashion Week leads the way as the UK struts confidently towards a post-Brexit future, writes Emelia…
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Review: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Johannesburg
Rich in South Africa’s recent history, Johannesburg’s Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa is the ideal place for business, pleasure and…
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The best private schools
Private schools have produced some of the country’s most influential and recognised names. But it becomes difficult to pick out…
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Good vibrations at Goodwood Revival
Spear’s heads to Goodwood Revival in West Sussex to soak up the good cheer and great cars of pre-1960’s Britain…
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Discovering the portraits of Oswald Birley
Robin Birley is about to revive his grandfather’s greatest masterpieces at Philip Mould & Co, writes William Cash In the…
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Best law schools in the world
Choosing which law school to apply to is a big step for any aspiring lawyer. From schools with the best…
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Review: Meraki, Fitzrovia
Spear’s checks out the new Greek restaurant from Arjun and Peter Waney – famed for The Arts Club, Zuma and…
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Why ‘an heir and two spares’ is just what Britain needs
News this week that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child is cause for celebration for…
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On Mulberry and Burberry’s route to recovery
Is the famine over for iconic British brands Mulberry and Burberry, asks Lucia Van der Post It’s no secret that…
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Why the war on independent schools is unwarranted
Our independent schools face constant political pressure but remain a shining example of global British success, writes Christopher Silvester With…
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