Five things to do in London (and Edinburgh) this week

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SHARE WITH A FRIEND                     Dear, In Kamin Mohammadi’s recent interview with Hardeep Matharu, editor of Byline Times, an independent investigative newspaper reporting on 'what the papers don't say', we also announced the launch of the Byline x C&TH feature series, starting in C&TH’s next print edition (out in September). This provoked a few mutterings – after all, why are we working with another media business with such a different ethos and mission? (These were the guys who broke the PPE scandal, for example.) Good question. The thing that unites us it that we are both independent organisations, so in the name of collaboration rather than competition, we thought we could see what might develop. Subscribe here if your curiosity is piqued. Have a great week. Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild             WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK       FLYING TRAINS, ANYONE? We already know the Flying Scotsman can’t fly, but with the news that the Koreans have discovered a breakthrough technology – the room-temperature superconducter, it may just finally live up to its name one day. Curious as to the superconducter’s potential? Tune in here.         GOOD OMENS SEASON 2 It was a quirky idea to see the unlikely friendship between David Tennant’s angel and Michael Sheen’s devil play out on screen but it was a smash hit. We meet British-Brazilian actor Quelin Sepulveda, who’s joining the cast for the second series to find out the gossip. We can’t wait.           DON'T PUT TOMATOES IN THE FRIDGE... …and other top tips for storing your fruit and vegetables, so they last longer, courtesy of Abel & Cole.         FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS       Fried chicken goes fancy at The Standard hotel, which has teamed up with Morley’s on a fun pop-up. 7 August – 3 September               The world’s largest art festival has kicked off in Edinburgh. Here’s what to do and see at this year’s Fringe.   Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week at InterContinental London Park Lane, which has teamed up with Yardley on a fragrance-inspired offering.         Prince William has joined forces with Sorted Food to create a burger using Earthshot Prize-winning ingredients – why not give the recipe a go?       King’s Cross Summer Sounds returns to London with 12 days of music, dance and performance from across the globe. 9 – 20 August         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       First look at Sex Education season 4     7 royal recipes to try this weekend           Best flower markets in London   What is strawberry skin?                         Win A TEMPUR® Mattress Worth £2,419 Good news: we’ve teamed up with premium mattress brand TEMPUR® to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an incredible TEMPUR® mattress of their choice worth £2,419, up to King size, to ensure you enjoy your best sleep ever.                         Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39               Copyright © 2023 Country & Town House  Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom