Katie Strick writes in-depth and long-lead lifestyle and news-review features covering politics, social issues and cultural analysis as well as arts, fitness, travel and lifestyle. She has interviewed everyone from Andy Murray to Hadley Freeman and her long-reads on a day in the life of an ambulance crew and the disappearance of Tatler It-girl Constance Marten have been website-topping.
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Katie Strick writes in-depth and long-lead lifestyle and news-review features covering politics, social issues and cultural analysis as well as arts, fitness, travel and lifestyle. She has interviewed everyone from Andy Murray to Hadley Freeman and her long-reads on a day in the life of an ambulance crew and the disappearance of Tatler It-girl Constance Marten have been website-topping.
How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs
Why is affluent SW4 such a regular location for ‘link-ups’ — unruly gatherings of teens mobilised online? Katie Strick investigates
Trying the first official Thames bathing spot in London
The water looks clear and swimmers are diving in — but watch out for duck poo…
Unchecked wealth: The dark side of London's desirability
The capital’s gilded developments may be a symbol of prosperity, but are they destroying neighbourhoods and hiding something far more malevolent, asks Katie Strick
Whatever happened to Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil?
The singer’s so-called soulmate claims that the pair were planning to reconcile before her death
The ultimate five-day guide to Tasmania
Here’s how to explore Australia’s hidden gem in less than a week
Why the Adelaide Hills should be on your Australia bucket list
Hot pools, chic stays and trendy wineries without the crowds, Katie Strick lays out the case for a visit to Adelaide
How Hamilton Island is shaking off its fly-and-flop reputation
It’s time to reconsider the car-free idyll off Australia’s Queensland coast
Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney: a wellness haven by a world-leading beach
The five-star coastal hangout has become the go-to hotel for visitors looking for a luxe spa break a short ferry-ride from Sydney’s CBD – and now it has a hit new Italian restaurant to match. Katie Strick checks in
Need a pamper day? 15 heavenly spa-stays a few hours from London
Escape the city to indulge in a day or weekend of relaxation in the chicest of settings
How is Australia’s under-16 social media ban going?
As social media age restriction looks increasingly likely in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia
10 juiciest revelations from Tom Bower's explosive Beckham book
Tom Bower has skewered everyone from Boris to the royals — and in 2024, he turned his lens on Posh and Becks. How juicy was it? And what clues did it contain about the feud with Brooklyn? Katie Strick has the download
Seven warming winter cocktail recipes for January's cold snap
With London white with frost, here are seven drinks to help keep the cold at bay
Visiting Sydney for the Ashes? Where to stay, what to eat and do
Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected to flock into the glistening east coast city over the next couple of months. Katie Strick has a one-week bucket list
Moving to Sydney? You need this survival guide
The cold has finally hit and unemployment is soaring. How to escape London’s winter doom? Move to Sydney like all the other Brits, of course. Katie Strick has an insider’s guide
Mona Sharif: My scream club isn’t just about catharsis, it’s political
The new “wellness” gatherings might sound like TikTok fad, but the message behind them is surprisingly serious
The truth about Trump's friendship with Epstein
It’s the scandal the President can’t seem to get away from — so what do we actually know of his relationship with the “terrific guy” who became a convicted paedophile?
Seven Londoners on their second jobs (and how much money they earn)
From the accountant riding for Deliveroo on his way home to the teacher moonlighting as a nail artist, Katie Strick meets five savvy Londoners who’ve monetised their hobbies to foot the rising bills
Rats, overcrowding and riot warnings — my day inside a London jail
Britain’s jails are “on the precipice of failure”, with warnings that jails could run out of space within days. As Keir Starmer announces emergency measures to fix the crisis, Katie Strick spends a day on the frontline
Scream! It’s fright night: Where to celebrate Halloween in London
From freaky feasts to fantastic beasts, Joe Bromley and Jochan Embley have a spooktacular guide to the Halloween weekend
It’ll be alright on fright night: How to celebrate Halloween this year
Halloween isn’t cancelled! From (virtual) masked balls to spooky screenings, Katie Strick has a guide to the ghoulish goings-on
How to spend 48 hours visiting Uluru — Australia's crown jewel
As the famous rock celebrates 40 years since being handed back to its owners, the Anangu people, Katie Strick has your guide