The award-winning Tequila joins forces with the cult East London sandwich shop for a flavour-first fiesta – with a free El Rayo Tequila Tonic can with every sandwich order. To toast National Tequila Day on Thursday 24th July, El Rayo – the award-winning modern Tequila brand – is teaming up with cult Hackney sandwich shop Rogue Sarnies for the store’s first-ever collaboration. On the menu is a one-day-only, Mexican-inspired sandwich, called The El Rayo ‘TBC’, it features crispy pressed pork belly glazed in smoky salsa roja, refried pork fat pinto beans, melted mozzarella, crunchy white cabbage, guaca salsa, BBQ pineapple…
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Universities across the UK are undergoing a significant transformation in how they manage their catering operations, according to a new report from leading catering consultancy The Litmus Partnership. Titled ‘Business Models in HE Catering – 2025 Update’, the report captures evolving trends and challenges within higher education catering, based on comprehensive survey data from institutions nationwide. The findings highlight the profound impact of financial pressures on catering services and the strategic responses universities are taking in response. Among the most striking insights, 69% of universities report a catering deficit in 2025, which has increased from 56% in 2017. For some…
21 Female Artists Launch New Exhibition With a Mass “Die-in” on Shoreditch High Street This July, renowned photographic performance artist Stephanie Leigh Rose also known as her artistic alter ego STEFDIES brings a radical and celebratory new exhibition to BOXPARK Shoreditch. STEFDIES With Friends: THE AUDACITY – The Female Gaze & Taking Up Space is a bold group show featuring work from 21 UK-based female-identifying artists, unified by a shared mission: to unapologetically take up space. Running from 4 to 27 July, the exhibition is a living, breathing feminist ecosystem melding large-scale visual art, performance, workshops, yoga, and mother-friendly community…
A Multi-Sensory, All-Women Art Takeover at Boxpark Shoreditch Public Exhibition: 4-27 July 2025 This July, renowned photographic performance artist STEFDIES (Stephanie Leigh Rose) brings a radical and celebratory new exhibition to Boxpark Shoreditch. STEFDIES With Friends: THE AUDACITY – The Female Gaze & Taking Up Space is a bold group show featuring work from 21 UK-based female-identifying artists, unified by a shared mission: to unapologetically take up space. Running from 4 to 27 July, the exhibition is a living, breathing feminist ecosystem-melding large-scale visual art, performance, workshops, yoga, and mother-friendly community programming into a space of creativity, healing, and joyful resistance. The show’s signature event, a…
The London Cabaret Club, London’s longest-running cabaret, turns up the heat this summer with the return of Copacabana – a fan favourite party bringing the rhythm of Rio to the heart of Bloomsbury. Running from 3rd July to 27th September 2025, this colourful, high-energy production transforms the 1920s art deco Bloomsbury Ballroom into a sun-soaked playground of samba, feathers, and spectacle. In three scintillating acts, audiences will be transported from the golden sands of Rio to the bright lights of New York, blending tropical beats, flamboyant costumes, and bold, Brazilian spirit. Expect high-energy dance numbers, live music from an electrifying…
With experts predicting a mass return to the office in 2025*, convenient transport links are becoming a top priority for property-seeking commuters in Greater London. East Croydon’s railway station, along with its exceptional public transport services, makes the area a convenient place to live for those looking for easy access to central London. L&Q at Queen’s Quarter is located just an eight-minute walk from East Croydon Station, where journeys to central London take from just as little as 14 minutes. Buses and trams also bring many of the local area’s busiest employment spots within easy reach. The latest release of…
This season, Italian gelato meets the serene world of matcha as Badiani 1932, the legendary Florentine gelato brand, partners with premium ceremonial-grade matcha specialists OMGTEA to launch an innovative, limited-edition matcha gelato, just in time for the summer season. Now available in select Badiani shops in London & Brighton, the collaboration features a carefully curated selection of matcha drinks, affogatos and desserts that blend Italian indulgence with the clean, earthy depth of Japanese matcha. The hero of the menu? A brand-new OMGTEA Gelato, made using 100% organic matcha, which can be enjoyed on its own or as part of Badiani’s…
Something borrowed, something bubbly Just in time for peak wedding season, DASH Water – the makers of deliciously simple, real fruit-infused soft drinks – is popping the question: “Will you let us bring the bubbles?” Introducing “I Do, With DASH” – a new feel-good campaign giving soon-to-be-wed couples the chance to WIN a 48-can Pick & Mix of DASH for their big day. Whether it’s to stock the reception bar, fill the fridge the night before, or keep guests refreshed the morning after, DASH is here to add a little sparkle to the celebrations. Running from 9th – 16th June, the competition invites couples getting…
As homeowners across the country roll up their sleeves for spring gardening and landscaping projects, property disputes expert Elliott Brookes, Partner, Property Disputes Team at B P Collins, is urging the public to take proactive steps to avoid falling out with their neighbours. The guidance has been shared following GTSE’s guide to Garden Projects and Planning Permission. From hedge height dramas to creeping tree roots, garden-related disagreements are among the most common causes of tension between neighbours, but they don’t have to be. Taking a thoughtful approach when making garden changes and having awkward conversations upfront can reduce conflict later down the line. Elliott…
Books are no longer just a holiday read for taking to the beach. Brits are increasingly choosing book-inspired breaks for their summer trips, selecting destinations based on themes from Hogwarts to Holmes. With BookTok booming and digital detoxes trending, “lit-trips” (literary-themed getaways) are a new but growing travel trend for 2025. To help readers plan their next page-turning adventure, coach travel experts FlixBus analysed Google search and social media data across 67 of the top “bookish” destinations around the UK, before ranking the destinations based on overall popularity and growth in interest. Here are the top 8 must-visit literary hotspots to visit this…