After the frivolities of the festive period, the cold days and dark nights of January can feel as dull and depressing as its grey sky. Yet whilst it’s tempting to stay at home and get cosy until it all brightens up, nothing compares to a night out with friends – and with some of London’s best-loved restaurants offering great value set menus, it’s never been easier to beat the January blues without breaking the bank… TOZI RESTAURANT & BAR – 8 GILLINGHAM STREET, VICTORIA Lunch set menu: £22.95 per person Featuring some of TOZI’s most popular dishes, this set menu…
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Purple Transform, which focuses on developing AI technology to improve human outcomes, today announced it is now part of The Lister Alliance, which works with NHS Trusts, practitioners, industry, and academia to reshape the future of healthcare technology and ultimately boost care to patients across the UK. By joining The Lister Alliance, Purple Transform will explore how its innovative AI platform, SiYtE, which extracts and interprets real-time anonymised data from CCTV cameras, IoT sensors, and third-party feeds, can be applied to health and social care settings. Already widely used across the UK railway network, including as part of an initiative…
The Caxton Restaurant & Bar located within the historic St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster today announces the launch of its Veganuary menu (attached) that will be served throughout January. Vegans, and those wishing to live a vegan lifestyle for the month, can enjoy the selection of carefully curated plant-based dishes, perfectly paired with a chosen offering of vegan wines in the stylish, two AA Rosette Caxton Restaurant. Vegan Afternoon Tea is also available to book in the hotel’s award-winning Tea Lounge. Inspired by seasonal ingredients from the hotel’s very own rooftop kitchen garden, visitors can choose from a two or three-course Veganuary menu from £28 per person (two…
Shrimp Shack, a new fast casual dining restaurant centred around one of the ocean’s most abundant ingredients, will open early January in Streatham. Founded by a quad of independent business owners, Balal Aqil, Danny Caratella, Rish Gola and Raf Adam have all joined forces to bring London an unforgettable shrimp-tastic experience. Bold in flavour and kind on price, Shrimp Shack will champion this King of Shrimp in unforgettable ways. The core menu centres on a build your own experience where you first choose your size of shrimp, be that the Prince or Queen, followed by the dip – think lemon butter, garlic butter or peri-peri. And finally the seasoning – while some like it…
The UK’s iconic landmarks are stepping into the future, courtesy of Chums, Liverpool based clothing brand. In a ground-breaking campaign, Chums has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to breathe new life into five cherished landmarks, providing a fresh perspective on what these structures might look like in the contemporary era. The visionary campaign seeks to address the fading prominence of these landmarks, which were once important parts of their cities’ cultures. Over time, changing preferences, evolving urban landscapes, and the march of progress have left these once-favoured landmarks overshadowed, underappreciated, or just gone. The selected landmarks each have unique history…
How much does health insurance actually cost in the UK? And which policy is best for you, given your situation? We have all of the answers in our ultimate health insurance guide for 2024. With more and more people in the UK opting to pay for private health insurance, it can be a daunting and confusing task to pick the right policy for you. Policies vary considerably on price and coverage. Additionally, factors like your age, general health, budget, and type of coverage you require mean that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to health insurance.…
School to provide first-ever boutique style jiu jitsu experience in London, delivered by one of the world’s most influential jiu jitsu associations Alliance Jiu Jitsu, a global leader in Brazilian jiu jitsu instruction and competition, has announced its expansion into the UK with the launch of its first European flagship school in Chelsea’s Imperial Wharf, London. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Alliance Jiu Jitsu will bring its world-class training programmes, renowned instructors, and passion for the sport to an enthusiastic and ever-growing UK jiu jitsu community, which is now thought to be made up of over…
Get 2024 off to a flying start with the magically theatrical immersive dining experience at the renowned Porchester Hall in Paddington on 10th and 11th February. The all-new family dining experience in central London will transport families into a hidden world of adventure for a three-hour theatrical, all-dancing and dining experience like no other. The show begins from the moment families purchase their tickets and receive their real-life personalised scroll in the post. With two sittings at 12 and 6pm the experience features a three-course meal during a mesmerising show produced and choreographed by award-winning FacePlant Theatre. The Roc-King Club…
Lonely Londoner, David Gradon, set up a widespread project to help those in their 20s and 30s make meaningful friendships in the city In a survey conducted last year by Campaign to End Loneliness, 700,000 Londoners reported “often” or “always” feeling lonely. The report that followed noted five key characteristics that were closely associated with severely lonely people, two of which include being single or living alone; and going through significant life changes. Additionally, young people between the ages of 16 and 34 in the UK are disproportionately at risk of feelings of chronic loneliness – that’s “always” or “often”…
A new survey by Blinds 2go sheds light on Brits’ feelings during the winter season As daylight decreases during this season, many of us grapple with shifts in our circadian rhythm, and for some, the onset of winter blues is a palpable experience. In fact, 10 million UK adults struggle with seasonal affective disorder when it gets darker, with most affected Brits living in Norwich, closely followed by Sheffield, Bristol and Plymouth. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by Blinds 2go, offering valuable insights into how Brits feel during the winter months. However, you’d be glad to find out there…