Claudia Cockerell

Travel

How to spend 48 hours in Tbilisi, Georgia

Georgia’s capital is renowned for its buzzing nightlife, experimental wine and exciting food scene

11 May 2026
Hypervolt3 Pro
Health & Fitness

Hypervolt 3 Pro: It’ll soothe your muscles and get you running again

Discover how Hyperice's massage gun relieves tension and improves circulation, helping you get back to running smoothly

18 Apr 2026
Jack Whitehall
Lifestyle

Jack Whitehall loves a roast at the Fat Badger (but not The Box)

The comedian shares his tales of London, from parental surveillance in Putney to impromptu Carnival parties

10 Apr 2026
Lifestyle

Inside London’s hipster church scene, where Gen Z is finding God

In a society rocked by a social media-induced mental health epidemic, young people are looking to religion for meaning. Claudia Cockerell pulls up a pew and meets the people making Christianity cool again

5 Apr 2026
Lifestyle

The Gen Z Londoners turning to sugar daddies to pay their rent

An easy way to make money – or plain sordid? Claudia Cockerell meets the young professionals dating rich older men in exchange for cash, just to pay the rent

3 Apr 2026
The 2026 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards - Drinks Reception
Diary

Paapa Essiedu: Don't revive a play unless there's a good reason to

Plus what went on in London this week, from Robert Pattinson’s favourite beer to Robyn’s surprise show

2 Apr 2026
Celebs n front of the London skyline
Lifestyle

Londonmaxxing: Why everyone is suddenly celebrating London

The term Londonmaxxing has gone viral as people cotton on to what Evening Standard has always said: London is the greatest city in the world. From A-listers on Lime bikes to the return of Simpson’s in the Strand, this is why it’s the city that keeps on giving

1 Apr 2026
Crime

Inside London’s smash and grab crimewave

The capital’s jewellers and luxury stores are under attack from gangs of brazen, machete-wielding robbers. Anthony France investigates what’s fuelling the crisis

28 Mar 2026
BESTPIX The Portrait Gala 2026 - Inside
Diary

Londoner's Diary: How much will James Corden pay for an ashtray?

What went on in London this week, from secret smoking parlours to unwanted book promo

19 Mar 2026
Gail's bakery
UK

How did Gail's bakery become a political hotbed?

Once best known for its £5 sourdough, Gail’s has become a symbol of cultural tensions in today’s London. Claudia Cockerell finds out why

19 Mar 2026
Books

Look What You Made Me Do: A middle class satire that’s past its best

Ottolenghi gags can’t save John Lanchester’s performatively twisty revenge plot

19 Mar 2026
The National Theatre's Next Chapter Gala - Drinks Reception
Diary

Cate Blanchett and co light up the National Theatre's fundraising Gala

Plus what went on in London this week, from parties to talks

12 Mar 2026
Lifestyle

Is 2026 the year we turn against the well­ness indus­trial com­plex?

As unregulated influencers flog ‘life-changing’ products, Claudia Cockerell unmasks the hype

8 Mar 2026
Raye
Events and Things To Do

Things to do in London this weekend

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital

20 Feb 2026
"The Moment" UK Premiere - VIP Arrivals
Diary

Charli xcx on the mind-bender of playing herself in The Moment

The singer was in London for the premiere of her brat summer mockumentary

18 Feb 2026
Travel

The best places to eat, drink and stay in Austin

From magic swimming holes to two-stepping with cowboys, Claudia Cockerell has a cut out and keep guide to the Texas capital

18 Feb 2026
UK

Money trap: The great student loan swindle

With graduates facing ballooning debts, a stealth tax on their success and a lack of jobs, is a degree still worth the investment? Claudia Cockerell investigates

13 Feb 2026
Couples London
Lifestyle

London’s power couples: The double acts reigning over the capital

The capital is a nexus of dynamic duopolies, from the old guard of the Beckhams to Brat-ish newcomers Charli xcx, Dua Lipa and their other halves. By Claudia Cockerell, Joe Bromley and Maddy Mussen

12 Feb 2026
Krug and Max Richter Present Every Note Counts Music Tasting at Roundhouse, London
Diary

Forget Bond's martinis – Pierce Brosnan loves champagne

The actor joined Max Richter for a champagne-inspired concert at the Roundhouse with Krug

11 Feb 2026
Lost Lambs by Madeleine Cash
Books

Lost Lambs review: A wacky family saga that skewers modern anxieties

This genre-defying debut dances across open marriage, online radicalisation and nefarious tech overlords

7 Feb 2026
The Lord of the Flies on BBC One
TV

Lord of the Flies on BBC One: a slick adaptation of Golding's classic

Adapting a cultural monolith for TV is a delicate task, but Jack Thorne manages it with aplomb

6 Feb 2026