Many of us would agree travelling by train is preferable to a plane and these days, the Eurostar isn’t just for weekends in Paris. It can also take you directly to some of Europe’s best cities – think Amsterdam, Brussels and Lille – and autumn’s a great time for all of the above. Whether you’re after a romantic weekend or a city break with the guys, here are five trips to start planning now…

Did you hear the one about the big-time American actors buying the small Welsh football club? When Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Rob McElhenney announced they were taking over Wrexham AFC last year, we waited for a punchline. But it never came. In its place, there’s a new doco charting their first season in charge…

Wondering what to do over the bank holiday weekend? SLMan has you covered. From pop-ups and restaurant specials to a Nick Cave gig, here’s what to get stuck into…

Few things make for a fun night out quite like margaritas, tacos and a decent bottle of mezcal shared between friends. Happily, London has plenty of options – from a Michelin-starred hotspot serving langoustine tacos to authentic Mexican cafés specialising in tequila and tostadas. Here are some of our favourite places to go…

With a new prime minister set to enter No 10 next month, all eyes are on the Conservative party and how it will shapeshift under Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak. To understand the future, it always pays to look at the past – so here are the books, podcasts, films and documentaries that shine a light on how the Tories will try to win a fifth straight term in the next couple of years…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From food festivals and charity dinners to a Hydrow fitness event, here’s what to get stuck into…

Whether you’re looking for new music for your commute or a chilled soundtrack for some summer drinks, these are the best places on Spotify to find what you need…

Adam Layton has been in the burger game for almost a decade – at the last count he’d created well over 100 specials for Honest Burgers as its master saucier (or head of collaboration). As we enter peak burger season, he suggests having a night off from your own BBQ and heading to one of his favourite spots across the capital – or even hunting down a couple of his favourite patties from outside the M25…

Mallorca may have had a bad rap in the past – thanks, Magaluf – but the Balearic island is now one of Europe’s hottest destinations. From luxury boutique hotels to chic Michelin-starred restaurants, white sandy beaches to under-the-radar cultural hubs, here are some of our recommendations if you’re planning a trip to the Spanish hotspot…

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From new exhibitions and pop-ups to an epic beer festival, here’s what to get stuck into…

A boys' night out doesn't have to mean sharing rounds at the pub - London is brimming with fun, quirky bars that make for something a little different. From retro arcade bars to crazy golf courses, here are nine of the best.

Wondering what to do this weekend? SLMan has you covered. From new openings and pop-ups to a 90s great performing at a south London festival, here’s what to get stuck into…