In celebration of the Great British Bake Off (or GBBO, if you're a diehard fan like us) returning to our screens, we've compiled a quick list of our favourite bakes on magazine.co.uk's The Hub so far (aka the Great Blogging Bake Off)! Check back every week of the Bake Off for our own magazine.co.uk team Bake Off bakes to try at home - will we have a star baker on our hands?
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Packing Our Summer Reads + Win a £20 magazine.co.uk Voucher!
Here at magazine.co.uk we don't go anywhere without our Summer reads, especially if we're jetting off somewhere hot and sunny. Whether you're keeping fit while you're away, looking for adventure or just wanting to lie on a sun lounger with a cocktail in hand, we've got the perfect packing inspiration for you.
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9 Women to Watch at the Rio Olympics 2016
On the eve of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, we've rounded up a group of women to watch for their sheer sporting prowess and undeniable talent. From home turf Brazilian talent in Volleyball to the first woman to ever wear a hijab in the Olympic games, 2016 is set to be an exciting year for this group of Olympic hopefuls...
Katie Ledecky, 19
Sport: Swimming
Odds to win a medal: 1/4
Team: USA
Why you need to watch her: She's tipped as unbeatable. Insiders have said it's not a case of whether she'll win, but by how much. Her speed is matched by her endurance too; she's just as fast swimming the 200m as well as the 800m. That's the equivalent of a runner winning a 100m sprint and a long distance 5000m run - and unheard of in the sport.
Did you know? Katie is one of the tallest swimmers in her field, standing at a stately 6ft tall. Continue reading
Inspiring UK summer holiday destinations
When it comes to the summer holidays, it can be difficult to come up with new and exciting places to go that will keep the whole family entertained. Fortunately, the UK has plenty of locations perfect for fun outdoor activities. Here are our top UK summer holiday destinations!
2016: The Summer of Sport
Britain! Shut out Brexit and the bad weather and welcome in a shining summer of sport…
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Our top picks for a fun and active summer
With the weather (finally) looking like it’s on the up, we’re getting excited about some summer fun. Whether you’re looking to get active, get tanned, or just get out the house for a couple of hours, here are our top picks for a fun and active summer!
To See
Hampton Court Flower Show
Hampton Court, 5 - 10 July
Our summer playlist: up and coming musicians who are hot right now
Summer wouldn’t be the same without some brilliant tunes to get the good vibes flowing. We’re spoilt for choice here at magazine.co.uk over which artists will grace our summer playlist. However, after much deliberation we’ve chosen our favourite up and coming musicians. We’re sure you’ll love their sounds just as much as we do!
Are adult colouring books really causing a worldwide pencil shortage?
We investigate recent claims that adult colouring books are putting pressure on pencil manufacturers and uncover people’s favourite scribbling tools.
Our top 10 Etsy shops
London Craft Week is currently in full swing. Only in its second year, the event showcases exceptional craftsmanship from around the world via a programme of over 130 events across the capital. The line-up this year includes hidden workshops and exhibitions by both unknown makers and famous masters.
