Antonia Bentel

Desire has left the apps and gone to the boozer. A dispatch on how London's pubs have become the city's theatres of desire. Thursday, seven o’clock, Hackney. The Spurstowe Arms by London Fields is already wedged. Pints of Guinness settle in neat little parliaments; the glasswasher’s cycle ticks like a metronome. Abartenderchalks a menu – FROZEN MARGARITAS £10 – TOMATO ANCHOVY PIZZA £16 HOT HONEY + £1 – 2 HOUR WAIT – and hangs it above a pile of lime wedges sweating in a plastic tray.

What are the best free things to do in Paris? The good news is that you don't have to break the bank to enjoy Paris — there is plenty to experience for those travelling on a budget. You can find refuge from the buzzing streets with walks down the Promenade Plantée or stroll through the bustling organic farmer's market on Boulevard Raspail and even window shop at Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen. Even a few museums and galleries, including the excellent Carnavalet and Petit Palais, are free to visit.

Whether you've moving house, received a leafy housewarming gift or impulse-bought some fresh herbs at the grocer, it is impossible to escape the inevitability that is repotting your plant. Whilst notoriously a tricky task, choosing the right pot for your plant is important for their health – and, not to mention, essential for those seeking to upgrade their plants' external aesthetics. How do I know if my plant needs repotting?