Award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and culinary personality Dipna Anand, best known for her Brilliant group of restaurants, has embarked on a new venture at her own local by leading the kitchen at The Plough in Norwood Green. Recognised for her expertise in blending Indian and British culinary traditions, Dipna and her family are dedicated to preserving The Plough’s legacy and honouring it as a beloved local institution, bringing continuity whilst also introducing her signature touches to its delicious British pub fare. Dating back to 1349, The Plough stands as a historic Grade II listed establishment, originally built as a…
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Colourful Home Trends Homeowners and interior enthusiasts searching for the perfect balance of bold colour and sophisticated design can now explore new, vibrant ways to update their living spaces. Instead of reaching for a paintbrush, we look at how accessories, flooring and rugs can help add instant colour or provide the perfect supportive canvas for colourful schemes. Choosing the Right Canvas left Impressive, Soft Oak Natural laminate from £27.99 per m2 middle Bloom, Sea Breeze Oak Beige vinyl floor from £47.99 per m2 right Impressive White Varnished Oak laminate from £27.99 per m2, Quick-Step Wood-style floors remain a classic choice,…
Philip Colbert The Battle for Lobsteropolis The Lobster Man Returns! Pop artist Philip Colbert takes on artificial intelligence with a new battle scene series at Saatchi Gallery. International pop artist Philip Colbert will return once again to the Saatchi Gallery, the museum where he first introduced his paintings to the art scene. The Battle for Lobsteropolis will run from 29 November – 13 January, will feature six large scale hunt paintings and sculptures. Famed for his hyperpop-style history paintings, Colbert continues his iconic series of battle scenes. In this major solo exhibition, Colbert’s lobster embarks on a journey through time,…
(Left to Right: Mr. Thanasit Khunplome and Mr. Yuthachai Charanachitta) ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading management company for hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences in Southeast Asia, has signed an agreement to manage Amari The Tide Bangsaen. This property, which is a significant transformation of The Tide Resort, and has been reimagined as Amari The Tide Bangsaen, is set to reveal its new look in the second quarter of 2025. Located in Thailand in the Chonburi Province, a region poised for significant economic growth, especially in tourism, this property reflects Amari’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in Thailand’s most promising…
A comedy about the extraordinary lengths one man is prepared to go to in order to unmask the anonymous sender of a knowingly disgusting present… Written by Dave Florez | Directed by Adam Meggido Park200, Park Theatre, 22 January – 1 March PRESS NIGHT: Tuesday 28 January, 7pm “Dizzyingly brilliant. His writing is fresh, funny and achingly beautiful.” The Scotsman (on Hand Over Fist by Dave Florez) When Colin opens up an unexpected mystery package, a cake box from his favourite patisserie, and what’s inside turns out to be very much not a cake, it begins a series of events that take him deep…
The Spring 2025 season of theatre with the theme “regeneration” will present three shows across theatres in North London The season includes Oh My Pain, My Beautiful Pain!, an exposé on the use of trauma in the creative industries, Acid’s Reign, a musical queering and querying the climate crisis, and Puppy, a sex-positive, female-centric comedy about dogging Relish Theatre will use the rep theatre model with the aim to make producing multiple new theatre works more viable for independent theatre companies “Hyper imaginative, highly original, a promising new company” The Scotsman Relish Theatre has announced their Spring 2025 season of three queer works across theatres in North London. Adopting…
Most dangerous areas in London for pedestrians Westminster is London’s most dangerous area for pedestrians. Kensington and Chelsea ranks second with Camden being the third most dangerous area. Overall pedestrian casualties rose from 14,244 in 2020 to 18,667 in 2022, an increase of 31% over 2 years. Westminster is the most dangerous area of London for pedestrians, with the most casualties per 100,000 of the population between 2013 and 2022. Research by automobile experts at Ovoko analysed data from the UK’s Department for Transport to identify the areas in which the most collisions that involved pedestrian injuries occurred between…
Bluewater has announced that global fashion brands, Bershka and Pull&Bear, will be opening the doors to their first Kent-based stores at the shopping centre on Thursday 21st November. The duo of Spanish brands will each be occupying 10,000 sq ft units, with a combined footprint of 20,000 sq ft. Both stores will be located on the Lower Rose Gallery, between Claire’s and Office. The Bershka store will bring together the brand’s three lines – Bershka, BSK, and Man – while the Pull&Bear branch will stock the full collection of menswear and womenswear. Bershka was founded in 1998 to cater for adventurous…
A FESTIVE FEAST THAT GIVES BACK: BOURSIN® CARE-STAURANT CHARITY POP-UP OFFERS FOUR-COURSE CHRISTMAS MEAL FOR JUST £5 To celebrate the start of the Christmas season, Boursin® is launching the ‘Care-staurant’, a limited-time festive pop-up dining experience in the heart of London on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December. In support of the charity FoodCycle*, guests will enjoy a four-course, restaurant-quality meal for just a £5 donation, which Boursin® will triple to provide meals for those in need**. Inspiring unity through the warmth and simple pleasures of shared food and community spirit, the Christmas dining experience will serve up a modern twist on…
Essex firm Sybron, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, has been awarded the world-renowned Ecocert certification for its natural cleaning product range, SyBio, under the Ecodetergent certification. The accolade is a major achievement for Sybron – based at Crammond Park in Harlow – as it is also the first UK distributor of commercial cleaning products to achieve the certification. Recognised as the world-leading specialist in the certification of Natural & Organic sustainable practices, Ecocert advances sustainability through its Ecodetergent certification programme, ensuring that products are both naturally derived and eco-friendly.…