Katie Strick

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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.

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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.

London

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

6 Jun 2026
Travel

How Newport Beach became LA’s answer to The Hamptons

With some of the best beaches in the US, Hollywood on the doorstep and a laid-back A-list crowd, Newport Beach is fast becoming one of the hottest spring (and autumn) break destinations in California. Katie Strick takes a trip to the Sunshine State’s hidden gem

15 Jun 2023
Lifestyle

Grenfell: six years on — ‘we still have to face the traumas every day’

Today marks 72 months since London woke up to the news of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. For the survivors, the tower continues to cast a heavy shadow over their lives — Katie Strick speaks to them and finds a community still seeking answers

14 Jun 2023
Lifestyle

Piers Morgan v Prince Harry: the inside story of their bitter feud

The Duke of Sussex has gone head-to-head with the presenter, accusing Piers Morgan of a “barrage of horrific personal attacks” in court — but will it only fuel their battle further? Katie Strick reports

9 Jun 2023
Lifestyle

Panic, fear and abuse: my day in the 999 call handlers’ control room

Pressure levels in the ambulance service are at their highest level, with workers quitting, spiralling waiting times and public mental health at crisis point — so how is all of this affecting the people taking the calls? Katie Strick spends 12 hours on the frontline

8 Jun 2023
Lifestyle

Andrew Green: who is the ‘beast’ KC facing Prince Harry in court?

The award-winning barrister has been called “an opponent to be feared” and is known for his charming but aggressive court style. But can he really beat a prince? Katie Strick reports

7 Jun 2023
Lifestyle

AI is coming — so how afraid do we need to be?

From job losses to mass extinction events, experts are warning that AI technology risks opening a Pandora’s Box of horrors if left unchecked — are they right to be sounding the klaxon? Katie Strick reports

31 May 2023
Lifestyle

Chelsea Flower Show: the Pimm’s, the parties and the power players

The world’s most prestigious flower show has always been the start of the summer calendar, but this year has seen it attract a particularly starry set. From feelgood causes to glam new sponsors, Katie Strick takes a look behind the gates on day one

23 May 2023
Lifestyle

Can hypnotherapy cure my phobia of engine sounds?

To some the sound of a roaring Harley may hold a certain allure. But for Katie Strick it’s an irrational fear-triggering nightmare. Can someone on the other Harley — Street — help her?

19 May 2023
Lifestyle

How the Marandis became the most connected couple in London

After the Standard revealed links between Javad Marandi and a ‘dirty money probe’, Katie Strick tells the story of the rise of a tycoon

17 May 2023
Lifestyle

Dates, dinners and tricky DMs — I outsourced my life to AI for a week

Groundbreaking new chatbots ChatGPT and Google Bard can write novels, generate code and ace the bar exam — but how much of our lives can we actually trust them with? Katie Strick investigates

15 May 2023
Lifestyle

Who is Sanna Marin? Finland’s PM shares divorce news

In keeping with her status as a true millennial leader, the 37-year-old announces her divorce on Instagram. We explore her colourful time as the world’s youngest leader, which will end this year after her April election defeat

11 May 2023
Lifestyle

‘Living with incurable cancer can be lonely — our badge will help’

Mothers-of-two Lucy King, 61, and Lucy Hilton, 48, became friends through their shared cancer prognosis. They tell Katie Strick why they’ve teamed up with Macmillan to launch a badge — and why a friendly ‘hello’ can make a bigger difference than you might think

11 May 2023
Lifestyle

La Sultana, Marrakech: five riads in one, with a lush roof terrace

The boutique hotel was built in the shell of a Moroccan palace and is centred around a heated turquoise pool in the heart of the city’s medina. Katie Strick checks in

11 May 2023
Lifestyle

‘What’s a city without children?’: London’s school closure crisis

Plummeting pupil numbers are pushing inner city schools to the brink of collapse. As young families flee the capital in record numbers, Katie Strick reports on the frightening consequences for education and the economy

10 May 2023
Lifestyle

Alexis Ffrench, the rap-loving pianist set to play for the King

He’s one of the biggest-selling and critically-acclaimed classical musicians in the world, but even he is awestruck at the prospect of playing at the Coronation. Katie Strick meets him

5 May 2023
Lifestyle

The Oberoi, Marrakech: five-star opulence with Atlas Mountains views

The five-star hotel was recently named the number one resort in North Africa and the Middle East, with private villas, an award-winning spa and 28 acres of Mediterranean orchards. Katie Strick checks in

28 Apr 2023
Lifestyle

Nurses at war: inside the toxic battle at the RCN

Division, culture problems and a fraudulent petition to oust its leader... As the nursing strikes enter their fifth month, Katie Strick reports on the ‘civil war’ at the industry’s biggest union

28 Apr 2023
Lifestyle

Meet the doctorpreneurs using health-tech to help save the NHS

As junior doctors gear up for their third round of strikes, Katie Strick meets the medics who’ve left the profession to find smart solutions

24 Apr 2023
Lifestyle

30ths are the new weddings! How to plan the perfect bash

Black tie mega-dos, opulent 50-person lunches, and boozy weekends in Marrakech have become the new norm among well-heeled Londoners celebrating the start of their fourth decade. Katie Strick asks the experts for their top tips

21 Apr 2023