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Firstly, a confession: I am distinctly clueless about football, and so it would not be an exaggeration to say my defining memory of Gary Lineker, one of the great sporting icons, is a 1990s crisp advertisement. More specifically, his...
(Gary Lineker, p12) George is a sports reporter at The Observer, covering everything from darts to squash. Since joining he’s reported on 17 sports across four continents, and one Elvis festival in the Outback. If money wasn’t a factor, what...
(Fashion, p10) Freya is the style and editorial assistant at The Observer Magazine and a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, with previous experience at Wonderland and 10 Magazine. If you could master any skill overnight, what...
(Homes, p30) Alixe is a Malaysianborn, London-based photographer in constant search of the spirit of place, fuelled by an enchantment with the world. What is your hidden talent? “An uncanny radar for taking one random left turn and...
(Comic timing, p18) John has been a crime reporter for 15 years in newspapers, podcasts and documentaries. He recently quit his job to train as a clown. What would you say to anyone considering a career change? “You are not your job. Do...
(Erdem, p22) Olivia is a senior writer at The Observer, for which she has profiled Malala, Cillian Murphy and Noah Baumbach. She previously worked at GQ as a writer and editor. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? “A...
There is a saying on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa, encircled by the Baltic Sea, that “even time takes time off here”. It is this pace of life that has inspired Eha, a new 11-room wellness retreat opening on 5 October in the island’s...
My father was a huge fan of both Enya and of her family’s band, the Irish traditional supergroup Clannad. Both were Celt-infused pop acts, but Enya’s mode was altogether more otherworldly. Her angelic chorus vocals, arpeggiated synths and...
Taking inspiration from those who backcombed before them, stars are creating a buzz around the beehive. Singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro, who has perfected the art of this teased updo, spoke in a recent interview of her homage to the style of...
The Irish DJ and author, 48, presented a show on BBC Radio 1 for 17 years and has written two novels, with a third out in 2027. She is also the founder of Before Midnight, a phone-free clubbing experience. Tickets to her next show on 12...
