Lauren O'Callaghan (pictured, here) has been appointed digital editor at The Handbook following Astrid Carter's relocation to Glasgow. Lauren joins from the Express where she worked for 6 years, most recently as head of lifestyle, travel & finance, and will manage both the in-house and freelance editorial team on delivering a new content strategy for the online luxury title. 

Astrid will continue to produce weekly drops for The Handbook as contributing fashion & lifestyle editor and will be responsible for compiling the 2022 Christmas Gift Guide edit. Astrid's contact email remains the same, please reach out directly for her updated address details. 

The Handbook also announces the appointment of Erica O'Hara as features writer & partnerships manager handling food, drink and destination advertorials across the luxury platform. Erica works remotely and can be reached Mon-Thurs.

Finally, Charlene Teressa joins as editorial & research supporting the team with call-ins, product edits and story uploads across all site verticals.