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The government has just announced rental e-scooters will be legal for road use from this weekend. Green, easy and helping to keep people off public transport, they look set to become the ride of choice for the new normal. To give you an idea of what life with an e-scooter would be like, Tom McPhail of specialist retailer Pure Electric chatted SLMan through the basics...

Whether you’re heading somewhere a little more tropical for the summer or not, you’ll want to make a few seasonal tweaks to your wardrobe. Love Brand & Co is a British brand with a conscience that specialises in warm-weather wear. SLMan caught up with founder Oliver Tomalin to find out everything you need to know…

Teriyaki – an addictively sticky glaze – adds unbeatable flavour to speedy weeknight suppers, says food writer and SL contributor Chloe Scott-Moncrieff. Here are three easy recipes using this store-cupboard staple…

Not currently grabbing-and-going on your usual commute? Or just want to improve your Saturday-morning game? To help you master coffee making, SLMan asked James Bailey – head of quality at Workshop Coffee – for his tips. We’ve also rounded up the best coffee subscriptions, gadgets and delivery services out there now...

Simon Duffy launched Bulldog Skincare in 2007. Today, it has global retail sales of more than $100m but Simon’s focus is on a new business. Waken is applying Bulldog’s principles to dental products and Simon believes it can go far. He spoke to SLMan about thinking like an entrepreneur and the lessons he’s learnt to this point…

A comforting risotto might seem like winter dish but, with asparagus and scallop season in full swing, now’s the time to transform it into a summery supper. Six chefs share their favourite recipes…

When the recipes get more complicated, perfectly executed cocktails become difficult to achieve at home. Thankfully, there are plenty of drinks services – established and new – to make things that little bit simpler. Whether it’s a special occasion, or you’re just after something easy and ready-to-pour, check out these heroic dozen deliverers…

James Cochran spent nine years working for Brett Graham at Michelin-starred The Ledbury and The Harwood Arms before striking out on his own with James Cochran EC3 and then Islington’s 12:51. Here, the Great British Menu champ tells us what he’s been cooking in lockdown, recalls some of his most memorable meals and reveals where he’s heading when restaurants reopen…

Whether it’s making the most of lighting or the many different camera modes, there are ways to improve your images simply by using your phone’s in-built technology. Next time you’re taking a picture, here’s what you might want to consider…

Covering everything from the latest style news and grooming trends to food ideas and big-name interviews, the SLMan team works hard to bring readers a range of fresh, exciting and engaging content. Here are June’s top stories to date…

Friday is International Martini Day. Its elegant simplicity ensures this classic cocktail never goes out of style – and also means it’s an easy one to make at home while those high-end hotel bars remain out of reach. We asked three pros to show us how it’s done…

With lockdown easing, and many of us preparing to return to work, getting there safely is of paramount importance. If you live in the capital, but don’t have a car or feel uncomfortable using public transport, cycling might be the answer. With London’s extensive network of cycleways, here are the main routes to know…