Mark Hedley

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

It takes a lot to impress the discerning crowd at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. But when Mercedes-Maybach unveiled its new SL 680 Monogram Series last summer, caps were duly doffed. The new model was the talk of 2024’s Monterey Car Week for good reason: it’s the first time that Maybach has produced a sports car. Already renowned for its luxury saloons and SUVs – the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, S-Class, and EQS SUV – the SL 680 is Mercedes-Maybach’s vision of the perfect sports car.

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

“Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” my 11-year-old son asked me. “Can we pleeease have a pool table for the garden?” I duly asked my wife. We both knew what the answer would be. But thanks to Cornilleau, I had an ace up my sleeve. “But what if it also doubles up as a designer outdoor dining table?” Eyebrows were raised. Cornilleau 1, wife 0. When it comes to games furniture, Cornilleau is the senior pro.

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

There’s a quiet confidence about Peter Fraser – the kind that comes not from flash or fanfare, but from decades of coaxing greatness from the soil underfoot. As winemaker and general manager at Yangarra Estate Vineyard in McLaren Vale, Fraser has crafted more than just wine – he’s stewarded a legacy. Voted Winemaker of the Year in 2016 and at the helm of one of Australia’s top-rated wineries, Fraser’s accolades are many, but it’s his philosophy that leaves the lasting impression.

2 months ago | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

My wife has incredibly high standards. (I must be the exception.) So given she decides to book at Tribe London every time she stays in town, I knew it must be good. Some context: we live in Yorkshire, but she works in banking – so Canary Wharf often comes a calling. Tribe London is the only hotel located within the Canary Wharf estate itself, just a few minutes’ walk from the Tube, DLR and Crossrail stations – and crucially, her office. My main reason for staying there?

Mar 6, 2025 | squaremile.com | Mark Hedley

Tissot knows all about good timing. Case in point: the Swiss brand has managed to launch a new solar-powered watch on the sunniest week of 2025. So, while we dust off our lawnmowers and pack away the thermals, what has Tissot been hiding under its sleeve? The new PRC 100 Solar – and it’s quite the piece of kit. Solar watches as a concept are nothing new; the world's first solar-powered watch was developed by an American engineer named Roger W Riehl back in 1972.