Lifestyle
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TechThe Evil Within
“Killing someone with a tool not at all associated with murder…it’s not normal, it’s downright crazy. That’s what I like about... Read more »| 13 Nov 2014 -
Tech
Eating, Sleeping, Walking Health: The Jawbone UP24
Physical design and digital integration features make the Jawbone UP24 a solid choice for a fitness tracker Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
TechPay Per Laugh, Not Per Seat
A reaction-tracking app could allow audience members to pay only if comedy actually makes them laugh Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
Food And DrinkSlim's Pork Chop Express, Liverpool
Does the meat-centric sibling of Salt Dog Slim's live up to its 'XXX, BBQ & SMOKES' tagline? Read more »| 10 Nov 2014 -
Food And DrinkPhagomania: Milking It
Phagomania comes over all giddy at the sight of a cat made of milk jumping out of a coffee cup, as we look at the work of Kazuki Yamamoto Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Food And DrinkA Gin Thing: On the hunt for gin botanicals
In which our Food and Drink editor goes foraging for gin-friendly botanicals in Rochdale – and learns that fig trees grow in Manchester Read more »| 06 Nov 2014
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Fashion
Ellie Rousseau: Underdog
Having interned with J.W. Anderson, Ellie Rousseau is making a name for herself with her fun and fluffy menswear. She talks us through her graduate collection, Underdog, which explores perceptions of street wear and gang culture Read more »| 06 Nov 2014 -
Food And Drink
Food Survey 2015: The Final Countdown
As voting in our annual Food and Drink Survey reaches its closing stages we recap the final four categories and politely encourage you, for the last time, to name your favourites Read more »| 06 Nov 2014 -
Fashion
Brass Neck Fashion Show
If vintage clothes fill you with the fear of looking like a period ponce, fashion bloggers Betty & Bee are throwing a frump-destroying fashion fest to ea... Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
Intersections
Busting Some Period Myths
There's a whole bunch of misconceptions about menstruation out there. Here's how to tackle some Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
Intersections
Confessions of a Foot Fetishist
Where do our fetishes come from? Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
Tech
Frontier Developments' Adam Woods on Elite: Dangerous
Thirty years after Elite redefined what a videogame could be, Frontier Developments are returning to the iconic space simulator with Elite: Dangerous. As the long-gestating project prepares for take-off, we speak to producer Adam Woods about playing God Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News - November 2014
November brings with it a warning that traversing the city centre is going to get difficult very soon – plus new beers, beer shops, a coffee festival and a whisky festival to keep you entertained Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scotland Food News – November 2014
This month in food news, there are high-brow burgers, duelling street food sellers, documentaries about the art of selling fish, and there's even a vegetarian option Read more »| 31 Oct 2014 -
Fashion
Scotland Re: Designed
Since 2012, Scotland Re:Designed has provided both an international and national platform for the best of Scottish fashion design. This November it will return to Glasgow for its third annual showcase Read more »| 28 Oct 2014