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The British pub is more than a place for drinking – it is a precious hub for community

It doesn’t matter what generation you belong to, loneliness affects everyone. In an increasingly divided world, we now crave human connection more than ever before.In a city such as London, with its astronomical rent prices and cliquey circles, it’s nice to be able to hang out in a warm atmosphere surrounded by welcoming strangers – somewhere you can read a book, people watch, daydream or socialise.This is why “third places” are so important. Third place theory suggests that people need places b...

Top 10 autumn rom com leads – Sextras

The best season of the year is finally here, though as a Libra I am biased. Nonetheless, it is the perfect time to cosy up with blankets, scented candles, and anything pumpkin-spice-flavoured to watch a good ol’ autumnal film. Some romantic leads can be insufferable, but I’ve rounded up a list of the best ones to whittle out the wet and whiny from the legendary. *Spoiler warnings for all films below*Even though the typical genre when one thinks of autumn is usually a romcom, there are plenty of...

The person behind the matchmaking: Celeb Go Dating sexpert Dr Tara's journey – Sextras

After the viral season of Celebs Go Dating, featuring Love Island alumni Adam Collard and Chloe Burrows, last year Dr Tara has become a household figure. But who is the person behind the matchmaking, and why does her opinion matter?Dr Tara, 35, originally hails from Thailand but relocated in her youth to Finland and the United States. She remembers always having an interest in sex, but didn’t know how to talk about it. “Looking back, I have been sexually curious since I was a teenager, but at th...

How to nurture creativity in the next generation

After nearly a quarter of a decade working in the advertising industry, Sarah Jenkins is still just as excited as when she first started out. “It’s creativity on steroids,” she says. “You get to sit with people who write and produce amazing stories and content every day.” Jenkins, who joined Saatchi & Saatchi as its managing director just before the pandemic hit, says that she came in with a mission to “turbocharge the culture and make this a genuine destination for brilliant talent”. To kickst...