Staying In

Watch New Celebrity MasterChef

Once again, stars from the worlds of TV, sport and music will be donning their chef hats for the latest series of Celebrity MasterChef, which returns to BBC One tonight. This year’s line-up includes comedian Joe Pasquale, DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom, paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman MBE and singer Una Healy – but notoriety in other industries won’t guarantee success here. Across five weeks, the 15 celebrities will try their hand at a series of tough culinary challenges, battling it out to impress the judges and land a place in the final. Grace Dent is returning as a judge, alongside a new face: Italian chef and restaurateur Giorgio Locatelli (who replaces former judge John Torode). Plus, watch out for cameos from celebrity guest judges like comedian Paddy McGuinness and broadcaster Zoe Ball. Airs 9pm tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Going Out

Book Ahead For Your Slot At Shanghai Socials At Hutong

One of London's best views is looking better than ever this summer. Hutong, perched on the 33rd floor of The Shard, is currently the home of Shanghai Socials – an affordable Thursday and Friday evening experience in the Shanghai Bar that combines a live DJ set, a sharing platter of Northern-Chinese dishes (from £35 per person) and a glass of champagne on arrival. Think Wagyu Beef Mille-Feuille, Spice Crispy Dumplings, Wok-Tossed Chicken Wings, plus the option to add half a crispy duck or creative cocktails featuring the likes of kumquat gin and passionfruit Aperol. Thursdays and Fridays from 7pm, book here.

Property Of The Day

First discovered and acquired in 1961, this private island in Greece has been preserved as an organic olive farm, a family home, and a private wellness retreat. Spanning 60 acres of hills, olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, and private coves, this is the epitome of paradise. On the island sits a sprawling main residence, a two storey villa, stone house, caretaker’s cottage, Olive House and Mason’s House, and the historic St. Anargiri Church.

Price upon request, engelvoelkers.com

Little Luxury

If you haven’t yet jumped on board the Stanley cup hype, now is the time. The cult water bottle brand has partnered with FARM Rio on a Brazilian-inspired collection featuring three colourways: Tropical Destiny, Painted Banana and Tropical Woods – all covered in vibrant red macaws, banana leaves and heliconia flowers. The range covers both the 40oz and 30oz classic Quencher cups, perfect for staying hydrated amid all this hot weather. stanley1913.com

Competition Time

Win three of NIANCE’s bestselling products from the Glacier Platinum Collection worth over £1,000. Each powerful formulation within the collection contains a fusion of highly concentrated active ingredients to deliver an instant lifting and firming effect on the skin. Enter here.

Psssst…

Fancy sleeping in one of the Royal Family’s private homes? Here’s your chance: Oliver’s Travels has unveiled a new offering to stay in The Water Tower at Sandringham Estate – the British Royal Family’s Norfolk country retreat. The property was recently transformed into residence for two, complete with a rooftop terrace offering views of the estate and Norfolk countryside beyond. 

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Take the lift instead of the stairs: it could help you live longer. A major new study led by researchers at the University of East Anglia has found people who regularly climb the stairs are 39 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 24 percent less likely to die from any cause. 

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