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Katie Strick
Katie Strick is a staff writer at the Evening Standard. She writes daily features for the newspaper's Life & Arts pages and regularly contributes to the comment pages as a columnist
The most unusual Olympics ever: Your guide to Tokyo 2021
No spectators, no cheering - but plenty of star athletes to get excited about (at home). From Tokyo’s super stadiums to the new sports to bluff your way through, Katie Strick has your guide to the Games
Cody Rigsby: Meet the man who makes Rishi Sunak sweat
He’s the Peloton star who has Sunak in a spin - but what is his secret? Katie Strick gets in the saddle with the Britney-loving instructor
Jeff Bezos’s brother joins him on 11-minute space flight
The volunteer firefighter and father-of-four is joining the Amazon founder on his rocket mission - along with the company’s first customer
Wally Funk: Who’s the octogenarian rocketwoman joining Bezos in space?
The veteran pilot will be the oldest person ever to travel into space today, after more than half a century of waiting - so who is she? Katie Strick meets the Amazon founder’s “honoured guest”
When the heat is on, where to find the best ice cream in London
When the heat is on, chill out with the capital’s best gelato
Meet the women, LGBTQ and trans footballers standing against racism
More than 100 protesters gathered on Westminster Bridge last night in support of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka - so how are they asking the government to take action? Katie Strick meets them
Idris Elba: ‘This has been the toughest year of my life’
The Elbas lockdown project? A new podcast series featuring A-list guests like Kim Kardashian. They talk to Katie Strick about the toll catching Covid took on their mental health and what they love about Harry and Meghan
What’s next for Jeff Bezos?
Now Jeff Bezos has stepped down as CEO of Amazon, how will he fill his spare time?
Legs are the new abs: Get ready for a hot #ThighGuySummer
This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia has officially called 2021 “short shorts summer”. So are he, Paul Mescal and Harry Styles onto a hot new male fashion trend? Katie Strick dissects the latest thirst-trap look
On yer bike: best cycling holidays in the UK
For real escapism, get on your bike and feel the wind in your hair. Katie Strick maps your route
Who is MacKenzie Scott’s new husband, Dan Jewett?
Scott’s Amazon page has been updated, saying she “lives in Seattle with her four children and her husband, Dan” - but who is the mystery science teacher?
The G7 circus has rolled into town— here’s what to expect
As the world’s power players descend on sleepy Carbis Bay, Katie Strick has a guide to everything from politics to the pasties
What’s SUP? A guide to paddleboarding in London
As doctors confirm the health benefits of paddleboarding, Katie Strick takes to the water
Sailor Emily Penn on why plastic pollution is a women’s issue
Environmentalist Emily Penn is captaining an all-female crew on a voyage to save our seas from plastic. Katie Strick hears why she’s raising awareness of women’s health
What’s in store for baby Lilibet in LA?
From A-list godparents to the celebrity hospital where Meghan gave birth, Katie Strick introduces a very different royal upbringing
Anya Hindmarch: ‘There’s such an innate creativity in this city’
The handbag designer tells the Evening Standard about her secret to success and why she thinks London will rebuild itself post-pandemic
The inside track on Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ wedding
The PM and his fiancée will reportedly celebrate their marriage next July, with the Chiltern hills and a safari park in Kent tipped as possible venues. Katie Strick reports
How will the Gates children fare in Bill and Melinda’s divorce?
The mansion! The artwork! The private island! All talk has been about how the billionaire couple will split their considerable wealth. But what about their three children? Katie Strick looks into it...
The best sustainable subscription boxes for home essentials
From eco-friendly shower refills to carbon-neutral coffee, these are the best beauty, kitchen and home deliveries for protecting the planet
The super-yacht super-league: inside the billionaire big boat club
Are you even a billionaire if you don’t have a superyacht? As Jeff Bezos invests in a mega-vessel that comes with its own helipad support ship, Katie Strick has a guide to the boats rocking summer
Anxiety tech: gadgets to help you find your zen
Tired, wired and worried about how you’ll cope with the big office return? Help is at hand — Katie Strick presents a smart toolkit to help you find your calm (at last!)
A billionaires love story: What went wrong for Bill and Melinda Gates?
Twenty-seven years, three kids, a $1 million wedding and now a possible £105 billion divorce settlement—Katie Strick dissects a very logistical love story
Best therapy apps for managing your mental health at home
From AI therapists to platforms that let you video-chat with a professional counsellor, these are the best apps to add to your post-lockdown mental health toolkit
McDonald’s to world champion: How Lawrence Okolie changed his life
Lawrence Okolie went from an overweight teen struggling to deal with bullies to a prize-winning boxer. He tells Katie Strick about turning his life around and sparring with his best friend Anthony Joshua
A who’s who guide to all twenty London mayoral election candidates
Can incumbent mayor Sadiq Khan see off challenges from Tory opponent Shaun Bailey, the Green Party’s Sian Berry or perhaps comedy candidates Count Binface or YouTube star Niko Omilana?
A $130 billion divorce: how will Bill and Melinda split their wealth?
A $125 million compound overlooking Lake Washington, a private island in Belize, an art collection worth $130 million and no pre-nup—how will the couple divide their vast wealth?
Boris vs Rishi: inside Downing Street’s interior design wars
Rishi Sunak’s team has been quick to point out the Chancellor’s Number 10 flat makeover was paid for ‘entirely at this own expense’, but what does it look like and how does it compare to the PM’s expensive eco-chic refurb? Katie Strick goes through the keyhole
Do you have 2021-induced burnout?
The career coach says her burnout bible offers a “radical” approach to redesigning your life post-pandemic
12 things you can do to celebrate World Earth Day 2021
From choosing sustainably-sourced English wine to tracking the carbon footprint of your spending, there are more ways than ever to help tackle the climate emergency
The best dating apps to use in 2021
One in five UK Bumble users say they’ve joined after ending a committed relationship as a result of the pandemic, so spring brings a rush of new daters
New dating app Thursday only works on one day of the week
Couples, your single friends are about to start turning down all your Thursday night drink invitations
How Princess Eugenie became the great royal peacekeeper
The Duke of Sussex is staying with Princess Eugenie ahead of their grandfather’s funeral - but how did the pair get so close? From being his closest cousin growing up to her straight-talking approach, Katie Strick looks at how the youngest Princess of York became peacekeeper
Have you got back-to-the-office anxiety? How to tackle it
From keeping up that lunchtime run to minimising the unknowns ahead of day one, this is your guide to getting back-to-work ready
12 ideas for a perfect post-pandemic hen do this summer
From hosting a garden Glast-home-bury to private dining with your own personal chef, there are plenty of flexible options for a post-pandemic hen do this summer