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Mid-market mediocrity with all the glamour of Frankie & Benny's

Grasso 81 Dean Street, WID 3SW. Meal for two plus drinks about 160. Open Tuesday to Thursday from noon-11pm and Friday to Saturday from noon-midnight; grassosoho.com

‘Psychedelics are as crucial as the Covid vaccine’

Neuropsychopharmacologist and ex-government drug czar Professor David Nutt has become one of the leading scientists in the fight for psychedelic mental healthcare. He tells Alexandra Jones why the time to legalise is now

Prince was my brother, says Meltdown star Chaka Khan

MUSIC legend Chaka Khan paid tribute to her brilliant “brother” Prince as she revealed Ain’t Nobody is still her favourite song to perform ahead of her Southbank Meltdown festival appearance.

William returns to lighten load for his father

THE Prince of Wales today returned to public duties for the first time since his father the King was diagnosed with cancer and his wife underwent surgery.

The picture of Sarah Snook: first look at actress's Wilde stage return

THIS is the first photo of Succession star Sarah Snook in her return to the London stage in her one-woman take on Oscar Wilde's classic The Picture of Dorian Gray.

No bonuses for Parliament work, says Speaker

COMMONS Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has told Parliament's restoration chiefs not to hand out bonuses this year as the multi-billion pound project struggles to make progress.

Fabulous Foden is central to City's push for crown

AFTER Arsenal blew the title race wide open by beating Liverpool on Sunday, Manchester City flexed their muscles on an ominous night for their rivals.

Urban Pubs Bars looking for new Sites after sales hit 52m

LONDON hospitality group Urban Pubs & Bars cheered strong Christmas trade and welcomed in the New Year with more expansion on the cards.

UBS axes thousands more jobs in Credit Suisse plan

UBS dramatically increased the cost cuts it expects to make from merging with Credit Suisse today, increasing fears that City job losses will be even worse than first planned.

No wonder armed police are quitting the deck is now stacked against them

MOST Londoners probably take the capital's armed police for granted when they see them protecting buildings, railway stations and other key locations, unless it's in the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack.

A whole cascade of change will follow the King’s cancer blow

ONE of the many paradoxes on which a modern monarchy rests is the pomp and reverence accorded to a royal head of state-matched by insatiable nosiness about their personal lives.

The Ledbury rises from the ashes to win three stars at Michelin awards

LONDON'S restaurant scene is celebrating one of its best ever nights at the Michelin awards, with Notting Hill's The Ledbury elevated to the rarified top tier of three stars and 13 other venues being promoted or winning accolades for the first time.

Attacker is dead or being shielded believe the police as hunt enters day six

POLICE hunting chemical attack. suspect Abdul Ezedi believe he is either being harboured from capture or dead.

It's the return of the prodigal son

Accusations, recriminations and no doubt regrets on both sides, Prince Harry’s relationship with his family is at a nadir but the King’s illness might change everything, says Melanie McDonagh

World rallies round in show of support

JOE BIDEN said he was \"concerned\" about the King's cancer diagnosis as support for Charles poured in from world leaders.

William steps up as Harry file back to visit his father

More duties for Prince of Wales as he helps Kate get on road to recovery at home

We're grateful cancer was caught early, says PM as family rallies to King

It’s business as usual with Anne at Windsor for investiture

Pressure is piling up on Pochettino after another dismal day

THIS was the day Chelsea fans turned on Mauricio Pochettino and lost patience with Todd Boehly and Clearlake's Stamford Bridge rebuild.

Landmark Arsenal win blows open title race

Three-way fight in prospect as Arteta gets big calls right to sink Reds

Hipgnosis seeks Shield in lawsuit

THE dispute between Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) and its founder Merck Mercuriadis took yet another turn today, as the music rights business revealed it hoped to secure an indemnity to make him liable for any payments from a lawsuit that accuses him of stealing the idea for the company.

Culture trip

With a city break, you can enjoy family time while also sneaking in some learning for the little ones. Words: Kerry Ryan

Finding the balance i in boarding

As a traditional prep school with a strong boarding heritage, making the decision to remove compulsory boarding for Years 7 and 8 was always going to be a big one for Caldicott.

A unique approach to education

Liz Bamford and her husband Jon have a son and a daughter. Sherborne in Dorset offers a way to school them separately, yet together

Towards wisdom unafraid

At Streatham & Clapham High School, pupils prosper in a vibrant setting that provides challenge and width of opportunity in a warmly supportive and enabling environment.

Unlock your potential at KPS

Kensington Park School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11-18, where excellence is defined by the individual student.

Signs of change

British Sign Language will be available as a GCSE from 2025. What are the possible impacts and what changes can we expect to see next? Words: Katie Scott

Can a toy help kids aged four to eight eet smart with money:

In an increasingly cashless society, parents are having to move on from the traditional piggy bank and are turning to pocket money services such as GoHenry cards. These come with apps for children and parents that allow you to set spending limits and monitor spending as well as set up saving pots.

If you want to empower a woman give her a microphone

Mirela Sula's journey from Albania to London, with nothing but a handbag and her teenage son, epitomises resilience and determination.

Farewell to Fenwick, one of a dying breed of great London shops

LAST week I passed by Fenwick on New Bond Street. I'd forgotten it was closing down, but there she was with days left to the end of her 130-year tenure, propping up the corner in a rather sad way with giant 70 per cent off banners blaring from the once enchanting Christmas windows.

Will Ottolenghi really up Richmond into wild chaos? The answer is complicated

REPORTS emerged last week of a minor uproar in Richmond, London's notorious hotbed of middle class sheR borough nanigans.