Heather Steele

There are plenty of new openings in the capital right now – and from late-night bars to hot restaurants and luxury hotels, we’ve rounded up the best.

In this series, we travel to some of the UK’s best restaurants – many of which are destinations in their own right and well worth a day trip or overnight stay. This time, our managing lifestyle director Heather Steele went to north Yorkshire to eat at a lovely hotel restaurant that's just acquired a Green Michelin star…

The SL team shares a selection of their new favourite things. From the latest fashion launches to a beauty must-have, August’s Luxe List offers all the inspiration you need…

The SL team shares a selection of their new favourite things. From the latest fashion launches to a beauty must-have, September’s Luxe List offers all the inspiration you need…

Olivia Petter is a journalist, author and broadcaster whose debut novel Gold Rush was published this summer. She has written for the Sunday Times and British Vogue as well as hosting the Independent’s chart-topping Millennial Love podcast since 2017, before relaunching the podcast as Love Lives last year. Here, we sat down with her to find out more about her reading habits, favourite authors and top book recommendations…

The SL team shares a selection of their new favourite things. From the latest fashion launches to a beauty must-have, October’s Luxe List offers all the inspiration you need…

Every year, the brightest stars in the restaurant industry gather for the culinary ceremony of the year: the unveiling of the Michelin Guide. New for 2024, the famed inspectors have created a fresh guide – Michelin Keys. Designed to honour top-notch hotels, last night saw 123 UK & Ireland properties inaugurated into the list. From restaurants with rooms to castle getaways, here’s where to book for an extra-special stay in London and the rest of the UK…

SL’s managing lifestyle director Heather Steele knows her way around both the UK restaurant scene and a kitchen. From her favourite new openings to the gadgets she can’t get enough of at home, here are the food and drink buys she’s loving this month…

Ski season is just around the corner, so we’ve rounded up the new openings and experiences to have on your radar. From ultra-luxury hotels in Italy to luxury wellness retreats in Iceland, this is everything you need to know ahead of time.

If New Year’s Eve plans have slipped your mind until now, you’ll be pleased to hear there are still some great properties out there available to rent. From cosy cabins for couples to party houses for multi-family get-togethers, here are the best options.