Katie Strick

Senior Feature Writer & Editor

ABOUT

Katie Strick is Senior Feature Writer & Editor at The Standard. She writes and commissions in-depth and long-lead lifestyle and news-review features covering politics, social issues and cultural analysis as well as arts, fitness, travel and lifestyle. She has interviewed everyone from Andy Murray to Hadley Freeman and her long-reads on a day in the life of an ambulance crew and the disappearance of Tatler It-girl Constance Marten have been website-topping. Her new podcast London Love Stories with Katie Strick launches soon.... MORE

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Katie Strick is Senior Feature Writer & Editor at The Standard. She writes and commissions in-depth and long-lead lifestyle and news-review features covering politics, social issues and cultural analysis as well as arts, fitness, travel and lifestyle. She has interviewed everyone from Andy Murray to Hadley Freeman and her long-reads on a day in the life of an ambulance crew and the disappearance of Tatler It-girl Constance Marten have been website-topping. Her new podcast London Love Stories with Katie Strick launches soon.

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UK Holidays

The five-star Regency-era retreat in Bath for Bridgerton fans

Just a 90-minute train ride from London Paddington, Katie Strick discovers a cosy way of life on Bath's famous crescent

16 May 2024
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Dating

Butt plugs, jealousy and falling in love: the truth about polyamory

Molly Roden Winter’s hit book about her open marriage has caused uproar. She tells Katie Strick about sex, jealousy and breaking the news to her sons

14 May 2024
<p>Katie Strick tries a series of mood-based workouts with Clerkenwell trainer Nancy Best</p>
Wellness

Burnout? Hormonal? Lazy? The rise of mood-based workouts

Clerkenwell PT Nancy Best says her clients’ mental resilience has skyrocketed since she launched her ‘mood glossary’. Katie Strick puts it to the test for Mental Health Awareness Week

13 May 2024
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Travel

Highcliffe Cornwall: luxe seaside homes with an on-site pilates studio

The magnificent North Cornwall properties sit in a prime location just up the hill from Polzeath beach. Katie Strick checks in

12 May 2024
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Lifestyle

Stormy Daniels: the porn star who could take down Donald Trump

Trump’s 2024 election hopes are in the balance as he appears in court over ‘hush money’ he allegedly paid to Daniels in 2016. So how did the fierce former stripper come to be the unlikely thorn in the former POTUS’ side? Katie Strick reports

8 May 2024
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Lifestyle

Could Princess Beatrice actually be the royals' hottest asset?

From posing as her father’s negotiator to her burgeoning career in AI, Katie Strick explores how the oldest York sister became the Firm’s secret weapon as they seek to build an image of a modern-day monarchy

2 May 2024
<p>Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned </p>
Lifestyle

What does Weinstein's overturned rape conviction mean for #MeToo?

Last week’s bombshell has triggered fears for his victims and others — but is it really a setback for women’s rights as campaigners fear?

30 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

The best triathlon kit for women — from wetsuits to shoes

Katie Strick road-tests the top training essentials for taking on your first race this summer

25 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

Meghan Markle's new and rebooted Montecito inner circle

Diana Ross’ daughter and the wife of the Paramount Pictures president are among the new set of power players to have received hampers of the duchess’ new limited-edition jam. Katie Strick looks behind her latest rebrand

23 Apr 2024
<p>Katie Strick tries Friday Night Lights, a new running club billed as London’s healthiest night out </p>
Lifestyle

'Marathon season is the new fashion week': how running clubs got cool

From high-octane nights out to the new parkrun for singles, London’s latest running clubs are all about chasing highs over PBs. Katie Strick reports

22 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

The Alchemy: is Taylor Swift's new song a love letter to Travis Kelce?

The pop icon’s new album features many a sporting nod to her NFL boyfriend. Katie Strick charts the couple’s rise to American royalty status

19 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

London Marathon 2024: Where to watch, route and how to get there

Rhinos! Records! Free bike hire and free burgers! From the hottest cheer spots to the fun new way to get around if you’re supporting, Alexandra Parren and Katie Strick have a guide to the biggest 26.2-miler yet

18 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

Trump's eclectic London inner circle: from Nigel Farage to Liz Truss

Liz Truss, Arron Banks and Andy Wigmore were among those cheering when Trump gave a speech at Nigel Farage’s 60th birthday bash last week — so who else has made it into the former POTUS’ UK power base? Katie Strick reports

18 Apr 2024
<p>Padel Social Club in Earls Court</p>
Health & Fitness

Anyone for padel? The best clubs, from Earls Court to Stratford

A new wave of padel clubs are promising everything from dog-friendly social nights to post-padel protein shakes. Katie Strick picks the hottest spots in town

9 Apr 2024
<p>Kindred spirits: Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil</p>
Lifestyle

Whatever happened to Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil?

Ahead of the release of the controversial new Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, Katie Strick asks what became of the singer’s so-called soulmate — and what he’ll make of his villainous portrayal

8 Apr 2024
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Travel

Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney: a wellness haven by a world-leading beach

The five-star coastal hangout has become the go-to hotel for visitors looking for a luxe spa break a short ferry-ride from Sydney’s CBD. Katie Strick checks in

6 Apr 2024
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Health & Fitness

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024: everything you need to know

London’s most scenic half marathon returns for its biggest-ever race Sunday. From where to watch to which A-listers to look out for, Katie Strick has your race-day guide

4 Apr 2024
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Lifestyle

How Katespiracy taught the world a lesson about cruel online rumours

The Princess of Wales’ brave cancer announcement has finally put an end to months of dangerous swirling theories – could it mark a turning point for internet conspiracies? Katie Strick reports

23 Mar 2024
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Travel

Made in Manly: why wellness-lovers are flocking to the Sydney suburb

Sound healing, pre-breakfast snorkels and the seventh best beach in the world... Katie Strick on why the real magic of Sydney is just a short ferry-ride from the city centre

19 Mar 2024
<p>Jewish Chronicle editor Jake Wallis Simons</p>
Lifestyle

'Jews are terrified: we keep our newsroom hidden for fear of attacks'

Jake Wallis Simons, editor of the world’s oldest Jewish newspaper, tells Katie Strick about a terrifying climate for his community and why he works from a secret London location

5 Mar 2024
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Lifestyle

'Three years after Sarah Everard's murder, we feel even more afraid'

Sarah Everard’s murder galvanised a movement on women’s safety, but has anything actually changed for Londoners in 2024? Katie Strick reports

29 Feb 2024