BEET THE JANUARY BLUES AT WAHACA Vegan specials with beetroot and mushroom – and a new cocktail menu, minus the alcohol that’s perfect for Dry January Begin the year in mindfully delicious style with new vegan specials and a collection of temptingly tasty but totally alcohol-free cocktails, making their debut at Wahaca from January 1st. Whether you’re driven by resolutions or just keen to cut back on booze and enjoy more plant-based dining in the New Year, the Mexican-inspired restaurant group’s locations across the UK are the place to go for a virtuous but mouth-watering start to 2025. A marvellously moreish…
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Gift a slice of happiness and email a Sodo Pizza gift voucher instantly to your loved one’s inbox this Christmas Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? Need a slice of gifting inspiration? Why not support local and gift a delicious meal at one of London’s celebrated sustainable sourdough pizza restaurants, Sodo Pizza? £20 vouchers and upwards are available, meaning you can gift a full meal for two from Sodo’s lunch menu with a 7-Inch pizza, green salad and soft drink per person coming in at just £10. Redeemable at Sodo Pizza restaurants located at Bethnal Green, Clapton, Deptford and Walthamstow,…
Kusch+Co is proud to announce Kanu, a stylish and innovative lounge armchair collection designed by Tomasz Augustyniak that is an oasis of smart elegance. A series that promotes a sense of calm and wellbeing, Kanu brings comfort and fosters connections and creativity, while blending style and functionality. Kanu represents sophisticated design, functional versatility, and exceptional comfort perfect for lounge areas and informal relaxation zones in offices, public spaces or residential interiors. The moulded plywood seat and back give Kanu a unique, canoe-inspired shape, which is where the chair gets its name. The collection offers remarkable design flexibility with either a…
WILL SANTA FIND US? KIDS FEAR GIFTS WON’T ARRIVE WHILE ON HOLIDAY MSC Cruises reveals a landing pad to help Santa and his reindeer deliver Christmas gifts at sea 67% of parents reveal their kids are worried that Santa won’t be able to find them to deliver their gifts when holidaying on Christmas Eve, new research from MSC Cruises reveals Rightly so, as 32% won’t be waking up at home this Christmas Day A special sleigh pad for Santa and his reindeer has been set up on the deck of MSC Preziosa, sailing from Southampton this festive season With Christmas…
By Luke Kyohere, Group Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Onafriq The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. With 2025 fast approaching, here are important trends that will shape the future of payments: The rise of real-time payments Until recently, real-time payments have been used in Africa for cross-border mobile money payments, but less so for traditional payments. We are seeing companies like Mastercard investing in this area, as well as central banks in…
It has been reported that one in three Britons plan to make New Years resolutions,* with the New Year affording us with a fresh feeling of opportunity. For many aspiring first time buyers, it is undoubtedly finding a place of their own that is at the top of their wish list for 2025. Helping people make that resolution a reality, Home X by Southern Housing is a stylish collection of apartments with residents’ amenities as part of Brighton’s Preston Barracks regeneration project. Set in the popular Brighton suburb of Moulsecoomb, the development offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and…
“These new Christmas cups are launched under our EnviroWare® brand, so it’s no surprise that alongside the fun festive design, they also score high for sustainability.” Celebration Packaging has launched a new range of EnviroWare® double-wall paper hot drink cups featuring festive green and red designs. “New for Christmas 2024, these new designs are perfect for serving up festive takeaway hot drinks,” says Celebration Packaging Managing Director Nick Burton. “Customers can choose from classic Holly Green and vibrant Santa Claus Red colours with white Christmas icons.” Delivering superior insulation and hand comfort, the cups are available in popular 8oz and 12oz sizes, with optional…
Queen Anne’s Gate is an exquisite development located in the prestigious St James’s district, at the heart of London’s cultural, political, and historic landmarks, listed with United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty. Comprising 28 apartments, the interiors are designed by David Linley’s firm, renowned for fusing striking design with exemplary craftsmanship. David himself was the son of Princess Margaret and celebrated photographer, Lord Snowdon. A further royal connection is that the building of Queen Anne’s Gate was once the headquarters of Cubitt Construction – the company founded by the family of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. This development also presents an excellent investment opportunity,…
The comforts of contemporary living and modern, sleek architecture are undeniably desirable; however, London’s charm and 2,000-year history are what makes residents proud to call it home. Combining the two, L&Q introduces one- to three-bedroom London Living Rent (LLR) apartments at Portra Rise, offering affordable rental homes in a location with deep-rooted local history. Portra Rise sits on the historic site of the former Kodak Alaris factory in Harrow. From its early beginnings in 1891, the business grew to become the largest manufacturing plant in the contemporary industrialised world, employing thousands of people for over 130 years. The factory also…
Lawyer warns tourists visiting tourist hotspots this Christmas to stay vigilant as luxury theft is on the rise As the Christmas season brings the joy of giving, it also brings thieves looking to steal your gifts. New jewelry, watches and handbags offer rich pickings for opportunistic thieves on busy highstreets, Christmas markets and nightclubs. New data reveals Rolex, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are among the most targeted brands by thieves, with Rolex accounting for 17% of total watch thefts in London. With this in mind, Dawn McNight, criminal solicitor at Lawtons Law shares her advice on how to keep your belongings safe…