Walk with me on the Isle of Dogs

In 2019, I moved to the Isle of Dogs in East London. You may recognise it as the 'bendy bit' on the Eastenders intro. Why the Isle of Dogs? Well, Henry VIII supposedly kept...

My perfect walk

Walking is something I used to do as a means of transportation, as simply the easiest and cheapest way of getting from Point A to Point B. But since Covid has confined us to...

Stay-at-home-smoothies

I’ll be honest; many times over, I’ve treated myself to smoothies from the shops. We’ve all been there, wonderful colours, great sounding ingredients and it’s meant to be good for you right? Wrong, on the...
A dog with their owner at a park.

Dogs against loneliness

The number of pets in London doubled during lockdown. Dog ownership increased 84% in 2020 alone. There is now a pandemic puppy phenomenon and thieves are roaming the capital looking to make thousands from...

Exercise is fun when it’s social

At the age of 15, I had just gained a black belt in karate at Yateley Shotokan Karate Club, then within a year, I was selected as captain of my Saturday football team, Fleet...

Go and watch motorsport

I’m a motorsport journalist and absolutely love the sport. I’m a commentator, podcaster, photographer, a writer in both online and in print, and have even been in World Final programmes. Let me tell you that...

5 reasons books rock

Shahab says pick up a book and it may pick you up too Two years ago, I started really reading books. Not enforced school reading – but under my own steam. And I think you...

I walk by the river

I’ve walked this path each morning for six months now. But I don’t mind. On my walk the sky runs for miles. On a clear day, I see the O2 Arena waiting for me...

Staycation gaming

Lucas Dos Santos provides his top ten list of immersive games for your staycation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr5oVEsJo5I