New research for East Village E20, the former London 2012 Athletes’ Village, has found that knowledge of typical cockney rhyming slang phrases has fallen dramatically by 50 per cent in the past 40 years across the UK. The only phrase that has stood the test of time is ‘Rosy Lee’ with 80 per cent of those surveyed identifying its real meaning as ‘a cup of…

Embarking on a fitness journey is an achievement in itself. We may not yet have achieved any goals, but we have started to take steps towards a healthier self. It might be as simple as having joined a gym or bought an exercise DVD. It might be as major as having signed up for a marathon! Whatever our level, trying to improve our health through…

When it comes to going on holiday, are you a creature of habit or do you venture off to new found destinations? Do you stay in the UK or do you travel far and wide? Are you a self catering apartment type or full blown luxury hotel fiend? Do you like a package holiday or prefer to plan each section by your self? Do you…

We all online shop these days, it just makes life so much easier, and I have a little something that will make it even easier for you… everywalk! It’s a brand new online platform which is aiming to change the way in which we shop online. Everywalk.com, founded in 2015, combines social and retail in one simple and super easy to use place. Instead of…

So Easter, for me, it’s all about the chocolate, sorry guys and I’m gonna tell you all about my three favourite places to buy chocolate! Numbero uno on my list is an obvious one I think; Choccywoccydodah! I’m a frequent visitor to their London branch as their crazy shaped chocolate often cures my cravings! The cafe does the most amazing dipping platter complete with marshmallows, gummy…

Fitness First have come up with a great new way to see how exercise is helping your body, and more importantly your health. It’s called BioScore, and here’s a little bit about it… BioScore is a great way to understand the impact that your health, lifestyle and fitness is having on your life expectancy. Whether your BioScore is younger or older than your actual age,…

From 19 to 22 April 2016, a series of events at the National Theatre will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare and the long history of Shakespeare productions at the National. The history of the creation of the NT is inextricably linked with William Shakespeare. Effingham Wilson’s proposal for a national theatre was partly inspired by the purchase of Shakespeare’s Birthplace for…

Life is far too short to be anything other than happy. Quite frankly, every major decision you ever make should be one that will ultimately put a smile on your face. Otherwise, you might as well give up altogether. And let’s face it, looking and feeling great are two crucial elements of gaining that happiness. The best method for embracing those two aspects is to…