

Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at Evening Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel.
Vicky Jessop is a Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer at Evening Standard. She writes and commissions pieces on TV, covers gaming and (when she has time) also contributes to music, features, film, tech and travel.

A banana taped to a wall, part of Maurizio Cattelan’s $6.2m 'Comedian' artwork, has been stolen from France's Centre Pompidou-Metz

From nutrition to strength training and getting the right trainers, there’s a lot to think about. We asked the pros to break it down so you can smash your next 26.2 miles

The jewellery designer says you can’t beat the South African city for incredible views, an up-and-coming food scene and sundowners on the beach

After landing three major TV roles in just one year, Sweetlove is a star on the rise

With the Sagrada Família nearly finished and streets filled with his buildings, Barcelona’s favourite son has never been more popular. Vicky Jessop takes a tour

With more and more of us opting for staycation honeymoons, the allure of the capital has never seemed stronger. Here’s where to book for the ultimate romantic experience

Bob Mortimer always makes everything better

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

Ahead of season three, we break down the cast members

Stefan Golaszewski’s latest drama about baby loss can be slow going, but Paapa Essiedu and Siobhán Cullen give towering performances

The band served us treat after treat in their closing night gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust

From gorgeous buildings to streetside cafes offering vermouth and cava, there’s always plenty to do

The star of the BBC’s hit show discusses TV in an age of doomscrolling, taking risks and faxing the National Theatre

With a world-class electronic music lineup and a killer location, the festival is a one-man case for booking a trip to Switzerland

Turns out the Very Bad Thing involves family curses, a severed toe, and a lot of blood

This stripped-back hour-long set felt like a gift to Blake’s fans

Tin-eared dialogue and an unwillingness to look deeper strip this film of most of its power

After a scene-stealing turn in Wuthering Heights, the actor is back for more as Huw Edwards

On the search for a cheaper running alternative, Vicky Jessop puts the Crivit CarbonLite 1.0 through their paces

The former presenter is said to be living a reclusive life, but broke cover to lambast Channel 5 for its new TV film covering his crimes

Fidget jewellery should be a must-buy for everybody. Here’s why