What do U2 and Bob Marley have in common? They were both signed by Island Records – the multinational music label founded in Jamaica in 1959 by Chris Blackwell with £1,000 from his mum. A Harrow dropout who grew up among the Caribbean jet set, Chris skipped university and ended up launching the careers of some of the world’s most famous recording artists. He eventually sold the label for $300m and got into Miami real estate. Now in his 80s, he's ready to tell the story of an exceptional life that today sees him running Ian Fleming’s GoldenEye villa in Jamaica as a boutique resort…

José Pizarro is the man who showed London that Spanish cuisine is so much more than paella and chips. Eleven years after he opened his first tapas bar in Bermondsey, he has five places around town – and a new cookbook. It features more than 80 of his favourite recipes, including the ultimate BBQ shoulder of lamb, a brilliant weekend breakfast option and a hangover-busting sandwich…

Growing up, Shane Williams was written off as too small to play rugby. He went on to score more tries for Wales than anyone before or since. As the sound of the crowd died away, retirement brought new challenges. Shane told Tobias Gourlay what he’s learnt about resilience and the power of goals – on and off the field.

A lot of things taste better on the BBQ, but especially seafood, which can be marinated and cooked in minutes to lock in extra flavour. To make yours the best it can be, we asked some of the nation’s top chefs and fishmongers to share their trips. From the prep to the cooking, here’s what you need to know…

From Michelin-worthy BBQ boxes to a beef and oyster club from one of the UK’s most respected chefs, these are the best new food and drink launches out there...

Whether you're braving a family camping trip or want to up the ante on garden entertaining, we've rounded up the coolest outdoorsy accessories to try out this summer. From compact fires to handy toolkits, here are the ones we rate...

After doing a year in rehab at 21, Tom Gozney found social situations a struggle. A homemade pizza oven helped him reconnect with friends, inspiring him to start building them for local restaurants. This laid the foundations for his Gozney range of pro-quality pizza ovens. Last year, he launched the Gozney Dome, which attracted $8m in sales on launch day and won a coveted Red Dot Design Award. SLMan sat down with Tom to talk brand building, business tips and top toppings…

As more people start to flock back to the capital following two years of a pandemic-induced exodus, properties in southwest London have never been more desirable. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the most stylish homes currently for sale in Wimbledon and the surrounding area…

Everyone knows a homemade burger will always beat a supermarket patty. To make yours the best it can be, we asked some of the nation’s top butchers and meat pros for their tips. From the finest meat to shaping, cooking and topping your patties, they gave us everything you need to know…

From crisp whites and refreshing rosés to fruity fizz, Aldi wine expert Sam Caporn shares her top picks from the retailer’s new spring/summer collection – all under £20…

From decades-old greasy spoons to steak restaurants doing breakfast right, here are the very best places in the capital to kick-start your weekend. Hangover optional.

If you’ve ever been to Aldi, you’ll have noticed its shelves are loaded with great dupes of premium brands – and when it comes to booze, a lot of those doppelgangers are award winners in their own right. From pizzas to IPAs, here are the best of Aldi’s new-season alternatives – and the original products that inspired them.