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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Lifestyle

Stormy Daniels: the porn star who took down Donald Trump

Trump just became the first American president to be convicted of a crime in a historic trial 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

31 May 2024
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Winter Survival Appeal

Richard Curtis backs our appeal: 'love is London's great superpower'

The Love Actually creator and Comic Relief co-founder talks to Katie Strick about filming mishaps, awkward dating encounters and his rollercoaster love affair with our capital city as he joins our appeal

14 Dec 2023
<p>Katie Strick is the host of London Love Stories</p>
Dating

What I've learnt as the host of London's hit new dating podcast

Host Katie Strick unpacks the (surprising) lessons London Love Stories has taught her

13 Dec 2023
<p>Nigel Farage has confirmed a relationship with Laure Ferrari</p>
Lifestyle

Who is Nigel Farage's girlfriend? Inside his rollercoaster love life

The I'm A Celebrity finalist was met by his girlfriend Laure Ferrari as he exited the jungle last night — so who is she exactly and how did he manage to keep her a secret for so long? Katie Strick reports

11 Dec 2023
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Politics

Can 'relaxed' home secretary James Cleverly deliver on migration?

The former foreign secretary, 54, jetted into Rwanda this week in his new role as the man in charge of bringing down Britain's record immigration levels. Katie Strick charts his career so far

6 Dec 2023
<p>Crisis at Christmas is the country’s biggest volunteering operation</p>
Lifestyle

All the charities you can volunteer for this Christmas

Giving your time this festive season is a great way to get in the spirit and help struggling Londoners. Here's your guide to the fantastic charities you can help now

6 Dec 2023
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Lifestyle

Omid Scobie: the ex-Tabloid reporter who became 'Meghan's mouthpiece'

The royal hanger-on insists he's not friends with Harry and Meghan — so how did he find his way into their inner circle? As he speaks of receiving death threats since the release of his latest incendiary book, Katie Strick charts his rise

30 Nov 2023
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Lifestyle

How Covid changed the love lives of Londoners forever

Flatmate hookups, relationships on speed and back-to-the-'50s dating... In honour of episode four of her hit new podcast, London Love Stories, Katie Strick reports on a rollercoaster three years of romance in the capital

30 Nov 2023
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Lifestyle

Royal aides 'wiped away tears' when Meghan left The Firm, says author

Omid Scobie's bombshell new royal biography, Endgame, is published today and counters previous bullying allegations made against the Sussexes by staff

28 Nov 2023
<p>Katie Strick is the host of London Love Stories</p>
Lifestyle

Right person, wrong timing? Londoners on their ones-that-got-away

Katie Strick speaks to the experts about that often-forgotten ingredient of successful relationships — timing — in honour of episode three of her hit new podcast, London Love Stories

24 Nov 2023
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World

Geert Wilders: the 'Dutch Trump' who could be the Netherlands' next PM

The far-right populist has called for 'Nexit' and a 'zero refugee' policy, with commentators describing his victory in last night's election as one of the country's most notable political earthquakes since WWII. Katie Strick charts his eccentric life and rise to power

23 Nov 2023
<p>Paige and Rob Wilkins, stars of episode two of London Love Stories with Katie Strick</p>
Lifestyle

You had me at 999: the paramedic and police officer who met at work

Listen to episode two of our new podcast, London Love Stories with Katie Strick, to find out what happened

16 Nov 2023
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Politics

Victoria Atkins: Rishi's 'steady' new health secretary

The former criminal barrister has been described as a "new Tory talent" and seasoned junior minister who is "definitely on the left of the party". So does her appointment signal a more liberal era? Katie Strick reports

14 Nov 2023
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Politics

Suella Braverman: the most divisive home secretary in history?

The controversial MP for Fareham has been sacked by the PM following her remarks on policing this weekend's pro-Palestine protests. How did she get here? Katie Strick reports

10 Nov 2023
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Lifestyle

Locked eyes on the District Line: the couples who met on the Tube

Katie Strick hears Londoners' real-life Sliding Doors moments in honour of her hit new podcast London Love Stories, launching today

9 Nov 2023
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Lifestyle

Introducing our hit new podcast: London Love Stories with Katie Strick

The eight-part series launches on November 9, with new rollercoaster-filled episodes dropping every Thursday throughout November and December in the run-up to Christmas

2 Nov 2023
<p>Sonya Barlow, 30, says noise heightens her ADHD </p>
Lifestyle

London’s getting louder! Inside the capital’s noise pollution problem

Sirens, drilling, the screech of the Tube... The battle for quiet is an increasingly fraught one in our capital city — and it's posing an increasing threat to our long-term health. Katie Strick reports

1 Nov 2023
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Lifestyle

After months in exile, is Dominic Cummings preparing a comeback?

After months spent hiding away on a remote island, Boris Johnson's maverick former adviser is making a haunting Halloween reappearance at this week's Covid inquiry. Katie Strick asks what he's up to now

31 Oct 2023
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Politics

Crispin Blunt: the outspoken Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

The uncle of Hollywood actress Emily Blunt was arrested by Surrey police this week, saying he will "co-operate fully" with the investigation. Katie Strick charts his career so far

27 Oct 2023
<p>Michael Smith and his boyfriend Nat Asabere were taken to hospital after a homophobic attack in south London</p>
London

'It's like the 1990s’ — the rise of LGBTQ+ hate crime in London

London's queer community is reeling after the deadliest rise in homophobic attacks in a decade — so why the spike and how are LGBTQ+ people responding? Katie Strick reports

26 Oct 2023
<p>No boundaries: Shoreditch bistro Boundary serves exceptional roast dinners</p>
Restaurants

Our pick of the very best Sunday roasts in London

From cosy boozers to high-end hotels, here’s where to find the roasts with the most

22 Oct 2023