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Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Telegraph
This secluded North Yorkshire fishing village is perfect for a summer break
Back in the 80s, when the great British holiday was at its peak, I would spend my summers on Sandsend Beach with my sunburnt, trunk-clad father – who looked, then, like a young George Harrison (complete with prolific sideburns) – and mother, more charismatic than Sophia Loren. We were the cool, working-class family, camped out on the golden sand, with warm sarnies, half-melted ice-creams and a Thermos. We'd competitively build sandcastles, bury each other in the sand and chase the waves. As we were in Yorkshire, the sea was always 'refreshing'; there was a steady supply of blankets at hand; and raincoats were as obligatory as salty fish and chips wrapped in newspaper. Now, my children are the ones writing their names in this sand. But this year – as a full-time working mum in need of some peace and quiet – I decided to go it alone, checking into Sandsend's new luxury wellness retreat, Saltmoore, where I walked, spa-ed, ate well, and slept like a baby on crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. There's something a bit magical about this sleepy, romantically named coastal spot – and visiting feels a bit like walking into a Hayao Miyazaki animation. Here are all the reasons I think you'll like it too. It's easy to relax Why do I love Sandsend? For the most part – and despite its many attributes – it's for its chilled-out, family-friendly energy. There's not a lot to do apart from relaxing at the beachside, which makes it easy to switch off. There are cottage rentals, a couple of beachside cafés (one aptly named for modern times: Wits End Café), a fish and chip shop, and a pub. It's a place to tune out to the soundtrack of the sea. The petite, three-mile-long sweep of sand sits between tourist favourites Whitby and the tiny village of Lythe, in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire and the civil parish of Lythe. The latter, set atop a steep hill, is not for the vertically challenged – but it does have a nice array of endearing little village characteristics: a grocery shop, a pub, a school and rows of pretty honey-stone cottages. Sandsend, meanwhile, is utterly unfussy – with traditional fishing village appeal, a secluded and peaceful sandy shoreline, sublime coastal walks, and a calm inlet perfectly designed for little ones who want to paddle. The food is unfussy, too. Just across the road, there's The Fish Cottage, a local fish and chip shop (well worth visiting for the terrace and the fish tacos), while a 12-minute drive brings you to the excellent Restaurant Number 20, in nearby Port Mulgrave. There's plenty to do outdoors Being on the coastal part of the Cleveland Way, there are various spectacular coastal hikes within easy reach. My family often goes to beautiful Runswick Bay, from where it's a ten-minute drive or just over two hours' to walk the incredible clifftop route from Sandsend to Runswick. Hop on the X4 bus back, or book The High Chapel for the night if you'd like to linger. You can also join part of The Cinder Track (21.7 miles) in Sandsend, a stunning coastal walking or cycling route from Scarborough to Whitby. It follows the old railway line, which closed in 1965. With Sandsend being on the fringe of the North York Moors National Park, allocate some days to go to the moors or forest – 8,000-acre Dalby Forest is a family favourite for walking, or cycling. In summer, the purple heather-draped moorland close to Sandsend is especially beautiful. …and convincing reasons to stay indoors, too If bolting about the wind-whipped countryside isn't your cup of tea, Sandsend offers plenty in the way of comfortable indoor options, too – not least at its newly opened wellness retreat, Saltmoore. Formerly the sprawling Raithwaite Estate, the hotel sits in 85 acres of woodland, sandwiched between the wild moors and the sea. Nature and wildlife are par for the course here; on arrival, I was greeted by a friendly deer, and woke to birdsong each morning. It's a soul-soothing place. It is, in fact, not one hotel but two – Saltmoore House and The Beach House, and The Sanctuary – a glassy spa and health suite with herbaceous Wildsmith treatments (which will soon include wild swimming), and three restaurants. At Saltmoore House, there are nods to the sea and moors throughout the design (the handiwork of Sapin Studio and its founder, Madeleine Sadler), while The Beach House is geared more towards families, with coastal design elements and outdoor tubs – great for when you've all just dashed back from the beach. The three restaurants (overseen by head chef, Adam Maddox, and chef consultant, Tommy Banks) make for another good reason to stay indoors (or reward yourself after one of the aforementioned hikes). There's the outstanding The Brasserie (where I had a superlative Whitby crab tart), a Wellness Café, and Calluna, an immersive fine-dining restaurant (which is not yet open, but I'm assured will be soon). The staff are all local (their knowledge of the area and wry Yorkshire humour made this immediately plain), and it's the sort of place you could happily book for a week without ever getting itchy feet. Essentials Rachel Everett was a guest of Saltmoore (01947 661 661), which has doubles from £300 per night, at both Saltmoore House and The Beach House, including breakfast. In late 2025, seven two- and three-bed lodges will also be opening.
North Wales Live
17-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Pub grub in scenic village that's makes heading off the A55 worthwhile
Many years ago, the pretty village of Dwygyfylchi was a staging post for travellers criss crossing between Anglesey and north east Wales. That's one of the reasons why pubs like the Fairy Glen Hotel sprang up. Today it is just off the beaten track but it's definitely worth veering off the A55 Expressway to come here for a bite to eat, a drink of something cool and to savour the beautiful surroundings. I'd passed it many times but called in for a visit for the first time on one of this glorious Spring's sunny days last week. It's the kind of pub I love - packed with character, wooden beams and pictures on the walls dedicated to its rich, local history. A grainy print shows horses and carts bringing passengers down the nearby Sychnant Pass probably in the early 1900s. There is even a list of local accidents. No donated photo or picture is refused, apparently, meaning there isn't much available wall space left. There are also photos of former Hollywood luminaries Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren along with the Brat Pack. This was late on a Tuesday lunchtime and it was quiet. I picked a cool table indoors and checked the menu. It offers a range of intriguing choices - Luxury Fisherman's Pie (£18.45), Deep Fried Reformed Scampi (£18.45) and also a vegetarian Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (also £18.45). But I wanted to see what a "homemade" dish was like so opted for the Homemade Chicken and Ham Pie. It came with chunky chips and a salad. The pie was filling with decent pieces of tender chicken and slightly salty ham. They were in a lovely creamy, herb sauce in the pie. The puff pastry topping was light and delicate. The desserts are traditional so I went for the Apple Crumble and vanilla ice cream. It was very good although on the slightly stodgy side. On this visit I had an orange cordial. But another time I might have had one of the lagers or a bitter. The Fairy Glen offers a good selection of lagers including San Miguel, and a Flintshire bitter of Holywell but only at weekends when it's busier. The facts Food: Varied and hearty Service: Friendly and quick Atmosphere: Traditional country pub with period features
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks Workers Go on Strike to Protest New Dress Code
More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas from 75 locations in the U.S. have initiated a strike on Sunday in response to a new dress code implemented by the company, a union representing the coffee giant's employees reported on Wednesday. As of Monday, the company has simplified its dress code to highlight its signature green apron. According to the coffee chain's updated policy, baristas can wear any black shirt, whether short- or long-sleeved, collared or button-up, paired with khaki, black or blue denim pants. Starbucks previously said it would provide two branded T-shirts for staff members at no cost. More from WWD East Coast Port Strike Suspended as ILA, USMX Agree on Wages; Retailers Rejoice East and Gulf Coast Ports Strike as ILA, USMX Fail to Reach New Deal Dunhill Celebrates 130 Years With a Very English Dinner Party The new dress code affects employees at company-operated and licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada. In April, Starbucks Workers United sent a letter to the Seattle-based coffee maker as 'a formal request that no change to the current dress code be implemented at Union-represented stores until the parties conclude bargaining.' On Wednesday, Starbucks said that the strike was affecting its 10,000 company-operated stores in the U.S. to a limited extent. Phil Gee, a Starbucks spokesperson said, 'Thousands of Starbucks partners (employees) came to work today ready to serve their customers and communities. The biggest update to our dress code is simple: wear a black shirt — either your own or one we provide. Workers United represents less than 5 percent of our workforce [– 570 of 10,000-plus stores.]' The spokesperson said, 'While the union is focused on a simplified dress code, we're focused on providing the best job in retail with a wage and benefits package that averages more than $30 per hour for hourly partners. It would be more productive if the union would put the same effort into coming back to the table to finalize a reasonable contract.' Less than 1 percent of Starbucks stores have experienced any disruption over the last 4 days cumulatively, according to the company. Starbucks and Workers United are said to have held more than nine bargaining sessions over 20 days and three mediation sessions over five days with a federal mediator since last April. Starbucks has reached 30-plus 'meaningful agreements about hundreds of topics' that Workers United delegates told the company were important to them, according to the spokesman. According to AP, Starbucks Workers United said it filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Best of WWD The Strategic Rise of Models at the Cannes Film Festival: Glamour, Fashion Brands and Media Millions Cannes Film Festival's Sheer Dresses on the Red Carpet Through the Years: Sophia Loren, Bella Hadid & More [PHOTOS] Celebrities Wearing Zara: From Melania Trump's Controversial Coat to Kate Middleton's Blazer Collection [PHOTOS]
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
The Best Dressed Celebrities At Cannes Through The Ages
The Most Iconic Red Carpet Looks of All Time — No Naked Dresses or Giant Trains Needed to Stand Out In a bold move this year, Cannes 2025 officially banned ultra-revealing outfits and those never-ending, red carpet-blocking trains—making it clear that skin and spectacle are no longer the go-to recipe for an iconic fashion moment. But truthfully, did they ever need to be? Way before this new rule was even written, Cannes had already given us a line-up of unforgettable fashion looks that turned heads, made history, and proved that elegance and individuality can outshine even the flashiest gown So, to celebrate the true spirit of red carpet fashion, we've rounded up some of the most iconic Cannes looks that skipped the naked dresses and sidestepped the mile-long trains—proof that style has always had a louder voice than shock. Sophia Loren in 1955 A post shared by we love vintage 💕✨ (@vintagemybeloved) Brigitte Bardot In Pierre Balmain, 1956 View this post on Instagram A post shared by @ Elizabeth Taylor In Balmain, 1957 View this post on Instagram A post shared by ☁️ (@retrodreamings) Princess Diana in Catherine Walker, 1987 View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Royal Stepsister (@theroyalstepsister) Natalie Portman in Dior, 2023 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liz Lange (@lizlangeofficial) Yseult in Dior, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jandrew – J. Andrew Jackson (@jandrewspeaks) Bella Haddid in Saint Laurent, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harper's Bazaar Arabia (@harpersbazaararabia) Aishwarya Rai in Michael Cinco 2017 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rasam Boutique (@ Dakota Fanning in Dior 2019 View this post on Instagram A post shared by All About Actors (@actorsmania) Rihanna In Dior, 2019 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rihanna Daily (@rihannadaily) Deepika Padukone In Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla (@abujanisandeepkhosla) Sonam Kapoor In a Ralph & Russo, 2018 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kona Hatcher (@konahatcher) Hande Erçel In Giambattista Valli View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hande Erçel (@handemiyy)
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When did Cannes' focus shift from films to fashion? A brief history as an alarmingly restrictive dress code debuts
Like clockwork, every May the seaside quaint-scape of Cannes metamorphoses into a cocoon of glamour for easily one of the foremost keynote events in the global calendar, celebrating of course films — but also fashion, and with the same intensity. The Cannes red carpet has for decades now, represented a heady mixture of these two interpretations of art. But cinema purists for much of this formidable time span, have held the red carpet guilty of allowing fashion more space than necessary, so much so that it perceptively seems to have overtaken the core vision of the Festival de Cannes — celebrating cinematic excellence. With a brand new set of rather restrictive red carpet dress code rules having been shared by the organisers, less than 24 hours before the Cannes 2025 debut day-of, it feels important to trace the history of the festival, which since its very inception, has actually honoured both sides of the films versus fashion conundrum. It's just that being red carpet-ready made for a much humbler picture back in the day, but if anything, the Cannes celebration of cinema has always harboured a space and preference for a heavier hand of fashion, something that has undeniably cemented its very exclusive, show-stopping aura as the years have rolled on. Whether it was Brigitte Bardot in 1953 with her feathery shawl and satin gloves, Sophia Loren in a lace sweetheart gown in 1955, Elizabeth Taylor's jeweled tiara in 1957, or Catherine Deneuve's navy-and-white sequined stripes in 1966, the early icons of the Cannes red carpet consistently elevated the standards of style. This era of extravagant ballgowns eventually gave way to a more refined approach, solidifying Cannes as a premier fashion spectacle alongside its cinematic prestige. Over time, haute couture gowns came to dominate the red carpet, and by the 2010s, the idea of something being 'too much' for Cannes was simply a non-concept. Adding further dimension to the films-versus-fashion debate, are the silent group of Cannes attendees - the bourgeoning list of brands who dress celebrities for their red carpet stride — jewellery giant Chopard, is a glistening example. It has been hosting a black tie party at the famed Hotel Martinez every year since 2007, to display its red carpet high jewellery collection, targeted at hefty names who may wear them to the Palais steps. The business of fashion and cinema overlapping, also demonstrates merit in the subtle trend of luxury giants venturing into film production — Swarovski and Yves Saint Laurent have been there done that. The intelligentsia, literal or self-proclaimed, may not consider fashion to be a worthy-enough weight, warranting a parallel celebration as hefty as that of cinema. But here's some food for thought: Gianni Versace famously said, "When a star wears a dress, a little of the stardust rubs off on us" — and even the purists can't help but acknowledge that the same rationale applies to the art of marketing cinema, celebratory or all-business. In fact, it is entirely plausible to argue that it is the stringency of the black tie dress code that has given the eminent list of attendees, year on year, free reign to explore sartorial self-expression against the backdrop of celebrating cinema. With long trains, risqué cuts and overall experimental silhouettes basically being labelled a no-go for the Cannes red carpet, it will be interesting to witness how the Cannes fashion legacy manages to keep itself afloat this year.
