Martha Alexander
The best things to get up to in London with the kids this Easter
From arts projects and boat races to a big (kids-appropriate) daytime rave, it’s time to get egg-cited, says Martha Alexander
Game-changing Wimbledon outfits from over the years
It might be the world’s oldest tennis tournament but it always serves fresh sartorial aces. From tuxedo two pieces to spaghetti straps, we take a look back through Wimbledon’s best on-court kit
Lewis Capaldi will change the way Tourette’s syndrome is perceived
Following a moving Glastonbury performance during which he battled with Tourette’s, the singer announced he is taking a break from touring. Martha Alexander explores how his openness will change the way the much-misunderstood condition is viewed
You can book Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse this summer — for free
Ever wanted to spend a night in Barbie’s iconic Malibu DreamHouse? Well, now you can
Feminine rituals and ecstatic dance — 9 ways to celebrate solstice
Martha Alexander discovers the best events to toast to high summer in the capital on June 21
Berberine — nature’s Ozempic or health food fad?
It’s touted as the natural alternative to the weight loss drug Ozempic, but is berberine as effective and safe as its army of TikTok fans would have us believe, asks Martha Alexander
Ex-etiquette — the big business of a dignified celebrity breakup
From Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts to Travis Scott and Kendall Jenner, the stars have been perfecting the art of gracious uncoupling. But in this always-on audience-facing age, how much of it is nothing more than good PR?
Is ‘bed rotting’ the new goblin mode in 2023?
It’s touted as both a ‘lazy’ Gen Z trend and a fresh form of self-care, but the only new thing about bed rotting is its name, says Martha Alexander
Selfish or self-care — is this the end of therapy speak?
Triggering! Boundaries! Safe space! Therapeutic terms are ubiquitous but often used to avoid responsibility, says Martha Alexander
Hey Stranger! A no-nonsense guide to getting in touch with an ex
As Carrie Bradshaw emails old flame Aidan in And Just Like That... Martha Alexander warns that ‘Hey Stranger’ messages are rarely as romantic as they seem. Though if you do feel so inclined? Read on
Things to do in London with children this half term
The best things to get up to in London with children this summer half term
How to do London like Beyoncé and Jay-Z
From oysters in Mayfair to the largest penthouse in the city — Queen Bey has been living it up in the capital
Everything you need to know about the Health Optimisation Summit
Next month’s Health Optimisation Summit brings some of the most established experts together to share their expertise on everything from biohacking, nutrition, fitness and functional medicine
The London mental health guide: how and where to get help
To mark #mentalhealthawarenessweek, here’s our guide to the finding the best therapy, apps, essential reading and more that can help ease the mind and lift the spirit
EARNT: the genius new way to become a VIP
Pay for a luxury hotel in litter? Welcome to EARNT — where good deeds are the only currency
Ball girls to birthday cake — tennis has form when it comes to sexism
As the Madrid Open faces criticism for a tournament riddled with incidents of gender inequality, Martha Alexander takes a closer look at the the sexism problem plaguing elite tennis
Pikes Ibiza unveils rock ‘n’ roll glow up for summer 2023
Eccentric, hedonistic and iconic: Pikes, the boutique hotel on Ibiza which has welcomed glamorous guests since the Seventies, has been given a brand new look
De Niro is a dad at 79 — imagine the abuse he’d get if he was a mother
The actor has become a father for the seventh time and the reaction highlights the double standards women face when it comes to parenting
10 simple ways to help combat loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected
How to master booze-free socialising for a hot, sober spring
From sober-friendly pubs and dry discos, to navigating dating teetotal — here’s how to still have all the fun minus hangovers this season
#girlfailure is the new #girlboss — but it’s just as toxic
Overachiever or hot mess — the way we categorise women is tired, reductive and sexist, says Martha Alexander