Emma Loffhagen

ABOUT

Emma Loffhagen is a reporter and feature writer at the Evening Standard. She is also a frequent columnist, and covers a range of topics including culture, social justice, lifestyle, travel and politics. Her work ranges from reporting on refugee camps across the world on women's access to education to long-reads on the impacts of AI on dating. ... MORE

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Emma Loffhagen is a reporter and feature writer at the Evening Standard. She is also a frequent columnist, and covers a range of topics including culture, social justice, lifestyle, travel and politics. Her work ranges from reporting on refugee camps across the world on women's access to education to long-reads on the impacts of AI on dating.

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Events and Things To Do
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The forgotten racial history of Notting Hill Carnival

As the city prepares for the return of the beloved street party, Emma Loffhagen explores its painful roots

21 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

I didn't look in a mirror for a week – it was liberating

After a long weekend without a mirror at Glastonbury left her feeling refreshed, Emma Loffhagen decides to try and replicate the experience in her day-to-day life

17 Aug 2024
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TV

Perk up: The Friends Experience comes to London

Despite first airing three decades ago, the sitcom continues to be wildly popular – now fans can go into the world of Friends and its iconic sets in the capital

16 Aug 2024
<p>Imane Khelif has been at the centre of controversy (John Locher/AP/PA)</p>
Lifestyle

Imane Khelif: the boxer who's filed a lawsuit against JK Rowling

After finding herself at the centre of a gender storm during her Olympic boxing run, Imane Khelif has now filed a lawsuit which names JK Rowling and Elon Musk. Emma Loffhagen reports

15 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

How dangerous is Elon Musk really?

The X/Twitter owner has become notorious for peddling harmful misinformation on social media — then came the Donald Trump interview. Emma Loffhagen charts Musk’s journey from tech bro to disinformer-in-chief

13 Aug 2024
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TV

Daddy Issues on BBC Three: Aimee Lou Wood shines in this sharp comedy

This classic British comedy offers a timely reminder to use protection this Brat girl summer.

13 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

'I was on an ADHD waiting list for five years'

After a recent investigation found that some areas in the UK have ADHD diagnosis backlogs that would take eight years to clear, Emma Loffhagen speaks to some of those on the frontline

12 Aug 2024
<p>While Justin Timberlake was once a universally beloved boyband sweetheart and became the king of pop, his name now comes with a heavy helping of baggage</p>
Lifestyle

Where did it all go so wrong for Justin Timberlake?

As he touches down for the UK leg of his tour, Emma Loffhagen charts JT’s mighty fall from Hollywood heartthrob status

8 Aug 2024
<p>Nuala, 25, owes just over £93,000 in student debt, and has yet to start paying it off</p>
Lifestyle

'The system is rigged': meet the graduates crippled by student loans

A recent report found that almost two million UK graduates owe £50,000 or more in student loans. Emma Loffhagen speaks to young people struggling to pay their extortionate debts

7 Aug 2024
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Music

Wilderness festival review: a magical weekend

Think Saltburn, but far more wholesome...

6 Aug 2024
<p>Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States looks on during the women's 400m hurdles, round one on day nine of the Olympic Games in Paris</p>
Olympics

Why do runners wear arm sleeves at the Paris Olympics?

Viewers might have noticed the accessories being worn by athletes at the track and field events

5 Aug 2024
<p>Police on patrol in Croydon during the riots in 2011</p>
UK

What were the 2011 London riots and why did they start?

The far-right unrest rocking England’s cities has reminded many of the chaos that was unleashed after police shot dead an unarmed man 13 years ago

5 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

Meet the London mums behind a new app revolutionsing sexual health

Georgia Di Mattos and Bianca Dunne have launched a new app called Zults to help polyamorists and people in open relationships look after their sexual health. Emma Loffhagen meets them

2 Aug 2024
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Lifestyle

From Brat Summer to the Summer of Love – summer trends through history

As some are pronouncing Charli XCX’s Brat Summer dead, we take a look at the cultural trends that have taken over summers throughout history. Emma Loffhagen reports

30 Jul 2024
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World

Uber launches luxury Ibiza yacht experience for £169

Next month, holidaymakers on the Balearic Islands can get a glimpse of celebrity luxury by renting out an Uber-branded Sunseeker Yacht

29 Jul 2024
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Travel

I went on a matriarchy tour of Sicily and came back inspired

A new matriarchy experience at Rocco Forte’s luxury Sicilian properties aims to explore the forgotten history of women-led traditions on the island. Emma Loffhagen checks in

28 Jul 2024
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Lifestyle

The drama between Ice Spice, Central Cee and Madeline Argy explained

TikTok influencer Madeline Argy has kicked off a social media storm after accusing her on-again, off-again boyfriend Central Cee of cheating on her with Ice Spice. Emma Loffhagen dives into the drama

26 Jul 2024