Life

For a long time it looked like football was the way Ladbroke Grove-native Tayshan Hayden-Smith would make his name. Then he got into gardening. Now 25, he’s about to make his debut on the BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect. Tobias Gourlay asked him how this happened…

From Ryan Reynolds to Jake Gyllenhaal, New York-based licensed hair stylist Kristan Serafino has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. She gave us her top-line advice on how to look good up top.

Michael Johnson-Ellis is the founder of the My Surrogacy Journey charity. He always wanted to be a dad, but becoming a parent in a same-sex couple isn’t all that straightforward. Luckily, he and his husband found a surrogate who made that possible. Here, Michael tells SLMan about coming out, the parenting rules he lives by, and why he and his husband have decided to help others on their surrogacy journeys…

Hiring a PT might be a luxury – but there’s no quicker way to sculpt, tone and strengthen, as well as receive tailored advice that really works for you. Whether you want to nail down a solid gym routine or need a hand with nutrition, these are the SL-approved names to know…

From a Harvey Nichols beer launch to a great gastropub in Clapham and an authentic French food delivery service, these are the best new food and drink launches...

West Point is the US Military Academy that has produced future astronauts, presidents and Medal of Honor winners. For almost three decades, Nate Zinsser has led its performance psychology programme, teaching recruits the mental skills they need to excel. Occasionally, Nate also gets called in to help American football quarterbacks win Super Bowls. He told Tobias Gourlay why confidence is the key to high performance – and how you can build it.

In 2008, Jonny Benjamin went to a bridge to take his own life, but a stranger talked him down. After a nationwide campaign to #FindMike, the pair were reunited and have since started Go Beyond, a charity to help young people around the UK. Here, Jonny shares his full story with SLMan…

From extension cords to USBs, home tech isn't always sexy. Enter our edit of stylish alternatives to everyday practical items – all guaranteed to enhance your 'everything' drawer.

Quitting booze for January doesn't have to be boring. New alcohol-free spirit Sipsmith FreeGlider works just as well with tonic as in cocktails – perfect if you want to treat yourself while moderating your intake. To help spread the word, Sipsmith is doing something special for a different customer every day in January. Read on for everything you need to know about the alcohol alternative – including a couple of cocktail ideas – and how to win a visit from the Swancierge delivery service…

From fluctuating house prices to skyrocketing energy costs, changes are afoot in the British economy. We asked Paul Sedgwick, co-founder of Frank Investments, to cut to the chase and explain what’s going on.

Whether you unveil it as the final flourish of Christmas Day lunch or put it out to graze on throughout Boxing Day, a cheeseboard is a festive essential. But what’s the optimum number of cheeses to include? Are they all best served at room temperature? And what do you eat them with? Here’s how to make this year’s cheeseboard the best yet…

Whether you’re flying solo on a furtive fridge forage or have been put in charge of Boxing Day lunch, there are some techniques and fillings that will lift your leftovers sandwich from good to great. From a festive twist on a reuben to a deep-filled cheese toastie, eight chefs share their favourite recipes…