Max Williams

Staff Writer

Max Williams's articles

Best job in the world: Dyro, DJ and producer

Want to know what it's like being one of the world's leading DJs? Dyro takes us into his world...

Published: Tuesday 18th July 2017

Street XO is a restaurant with a real sense of fun

The latest restaurant from Spanish chef David Muñoz has arrived in London. Max Williams samples the unique delights of Street XO

Published: Monday 10th July 2017

Terence Spencer: a new exhibition of Britain's coolest photographer

RaF fighter, War photographer, Friend of the rich and famous… Terence Spencer enjoyed one hell of a life. See for yourself at a new retrospective

Published: Tuesday 27th June 2017

Shane McGuigan interview: the champion trainer talks George Groves, Carl Frampton, David Haye and more

Over the past few months, Shane McGuigan has been in the corner for several huge fights, including Carl Frampton vs Leo Santa Cruz II, David Haye vs Tony Bellew, and George Groves vs Fedor Chudinov - in which the Londoner finally captured that elusive world title. The best young trainer in British boxing talks us through a whirlwind 2017...

Published: Monday 26th June 2017

Le Beauvallon is the spectacular Riviera hotel steeped in history

Le Beauvallon is a visually stunning private hotel on the French Rivera that has welcomed the likes of F Scot Fitzgerald, Winston Churchill, and Edward Kennedy

Published: Monday 19th June 2017

Formula E is the motor sport of the future

Thrilling, glamorous and environmentally sustainable, Formula E is motor racing suitable for the 21st century. Fasten your seatbelts...

Published: Friday 16th June 2017

Jerry Springer on Donald Trump, World Jewish Relief, and hosting the most famous talk show on TV

Jerry Springer is a television institution – even those who haven't seen his show will almost certainly know his name. We spoke to Springer about Donald Trump, his time on The Jerry Springer Show, and his parents' narrow escape from Germany in 1939

Published: Friday 16th June 2017

Andre Agassi: a celebration of the coolest tennis player of all time

Brash attitude, earring, and dizzying success – Andre Agassi was the player we all wanted to be. Let's salute the man who made tennis cool

Published: Monday 12th June 2017

Anatomy of an outfit: Jude Law in Alfie

We examine the attire of the most stylish men in cinema – and tell you how to get the look. First up, it's the incorrigible Alfie as played by Jude Law

Published: Wednesday 31st May 2017

The axeman cometh: Jimi Hendrix through the lens of Ed Caraeff

Guitarist. Rebel. Icon. Nearly 50 years after his death, the legend of Jimi Hendrix continues to grow. These photographs by Ed Caraeff capture the incomparable magic

Published: Friday 26th May 2017

Our favourite British brands of 2017

Our annual round-up of great British craftsmanship is back – ranging from intricate jewellery to epic superyachts

Published: Thursday 25th May 2017

Sir Roger Moore's ten best James Bond moments

The incomparable Sir Roger Moore has passed away. We raise a martini to the great man, and count through ten of his greatest moments as James Bond.

Published: Tuesday 23rd May 2017

“There’s some pretty deplorable behaviour" – Ed Westwick on White Gold, Gossip Girl and his dream projects

Ed Westwick has made a speciality of playing charismatic antiheroes. With his latest TV series White Gold about to launch on BBC2, British actor discusses past roles and future ambitions

Published: Monday 22nd May 2017

The new ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield is a cause for celebration in the City

Steak specialist ‘Smiths’ of Smithfield has opened another branch in Cannon Street

Published: Wednesday 12th April 2017

Ricky Whittle talks American Gods, Hollyoaks and Dream Team

Once known as a Hollyoaks heartthrob, Ricky Whittle is taking the lead role in the biggest TV show of the year. The American Gods star tells his story

Published: Wednesday 12th April 2017

How UFC London was created

In March the UFC descends on London for an event that will be watched by millions of people around the world. We examine what it takes to put on the biggest show in town

Published: Monday 13th March 2017

Sporting Heroes: Alex Thomson

Meet the man who recently scaled the 'Everest of Sailing'. We chat to British sailor Alex Thomson about life on the waves

Published: Wednesday 1st March 2017

Designer Charlie Casely-Hayford talks style, music, and the future of fashion

He’s one of Britain’s most celebrated young fashion designers, dressing the likes of Tinie Tempah, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Chris Brown. Charlie Casely-Hayford tells Max Williams about the future of fashion

Published: Monday 13th February 2017

Best job in the world: Ed Stafford, explorer

Every child has dreams of becoming an explorer – Ed Stafford actually lives his. The first man to walk the length of the Amazon tells us about his remarkable job

Published: Monday 13th February 2017
UFC Fight Night London takes place 18 March at The O2

Ready to rumble: how to organise a UFC event by two of the men who help do it

You may not have heard of James Elliott or Sean Shelby but they are two of the most important people in the UFC. As matchmaker, Shelby selects the pairings who will do war in the Octagon, while Elliott, the Vice President of UFC Europe, is responsible for organising events such as UFC Fight Night London. We quizzed the duo about their respective roles

Published: Friday 10th February 2017