Lewisham charity tackling food poverty and loneliness
A Lewisham-based food charity is helping tackle food poverty and loneliness in the borough.
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Wandsworth Council and housing association launch youth support housing scheme
Wandsworth Council and housing association, Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) have joined forces to create a new supported housing scheme that will help the borough’s youth on their journey towards independent living.
West London clinics deemed the worst for ear-wax removal
The Integrated Care Boards (ICB) within North West London and South West London were revealed as two of seven areas in England which do not commission ear wax removal services on the NHS at all.
Catering company and Feltham Prison join forces to prepare prison-leavers for life outside of prison
A luxury catering company and a Feltham prison are working together to prepare inmates for life outside of prison, lowering reoffending statistics through their outreach program.
Over the Summer of 2023, HMP/YOI Feltham (Feltham Young Offenders Institution) opened their cafe behind bars, where the food is prepared by young inmates and served to the prison staff.
London-based catering company Social Pantry is founded by Alex Head, who has hired prison-leavers since 2015, now runs the cafe behin
Over the Summer of 2023, HMP/YOI Feltham (Feltham Young Offenders Institution) opened their cafe behind bars, where the food is prepared by young inmates and served to the prison staff.
London-based catering company Social Pantry is founded by Alex Head, who has hired prison-leavers since 2015, now runs the cafe behin
January Debt: New Years greetings with increased household debts
As the new year starts, many households may be greeted with financial strife with increased household debts in January after Christmas festivities.
According to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the analysis of official statistics shows that in 2024 household unsecured debt is forecast to rise by 11%.
Upholding the whimsy of winter festivities can cost a pretty penny, with not only expectations of seasonal gifting but also higher energy bills from heating and boiling, coupled with rising expense
According to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the analysis of official statistics shows that in 2024 household unsecured debt is forecast to rise by 11%.
Upholding the whimsy of winter festivities can cost a pretty penny, with not only expectations of seasonal gifting but also higher energy bills from heating and boiling, coupled with rising expense
Delhi Social: Twickenham gains a brand new authentic Indian Restaurant
Flavours that transcend beyond geography, with due diligence of panache and flair in presentation without sacrificing the substance of dishes, and hospitality that makes you feel at home: Delhi Social at Twickenham has arrived and certainly made its mark.
Delhi Social opened its doors to diners in mid-December 2023, soft-launching with the promise of authentic Indian Food from the food capital of India: Delhi.
The restaurant’s head chef and owner Manish Sharma, 41, who previously worked at Lon
Delhi Social opened its doors to diners in mid-December 2023, soft-launching with the promise of authentic Indian Food from the food capital of India: Delhi.
The restaurant’s head chef and owner Manish Sharma, 41, who previously worked at Lon
The cost of living crisis leaves university students feeling hopeless
The reality of the rising cost of living in London has left many students feeling hopeless as they attend university.
With inflation soaring in the last two years, the prices of groceries, travel and rent have risen massively and wages and student funding have struggled to keep up.
Although the rising cost of living is a national conversation, the catastrophic impact of the issue, specifically on students, is one to take great note of.
Tom Allingham, the communications director of Save The St
With inflation soaring in the last two years, the prices of groceries, travel and rent have risen massively and wages and student funding have struggled to keep up.
Although the rising cost of living is a national conversation, the catastrophic impact of the issue, specifically on students, is one to take great note of.
Tom Allingham, the communications director of Save The St
WATCH: Disabled attendees disappointed at MCM Comic Con London
Many disabled attendees were left disappointed as they voiced their concerns on how MCM’s disability access fell short this year at Comic Con London despite attempts made by MCM to improve accessibility.
London Zoo Hosting Christmas Sleepover Nights this December
The London Zoo welcomes adults and families as it sets out to celebrate Christmas with its very own Christmas sleepover.
Deptford Pub hosted 27th Annual Pickle Festival
The 27th Annual Pickle Festival took place in Deptford‘s Dog and Bell pub on Saturday 11 November 2023. Participants were instructed to bring their best batch of home-made pickles preserves, chutneys or spicy hot sauces to be considered by judges.
Kolae: New southern Thai restaurant opening in Borough Market
Borough Market is gaining a brand new southern Thai restaurant this autumn.
Andy Oliver, 41, chef-owner of Som Saa, a northern Thai restaurant, is soon to open Kolae at the end of this month in Borough Market.
Kolae, coined by Oliver as the sister restaurant to Som Saa, is focusing more-so on grilled and spicy dishes along with relishes, soups, pickles and ferments regional to the South of Thailand.
He is adamant about how the sub-regional cuisine of Thailand varies and the importance of repr
Andy Oliver, 41, chef-owner of Som Saa, a northern Thai restaurant, is soon to open Kolae at the end of this month in Borough Market.
Kolae, coined by Oliver as the sister restaurant to Som Saa, is focusing more-so on grilled and spicy dishes along with relishes, soups, pickles and ferments regional to the South of Thailand.
He is adamant about how the sub-regional cuisine of Thailand varies and the importance of repr
Humble Haitian restaurant in East Acton hotspot for celebs
From Ed Sheeran to Jamal Edwards...A Haitian restaurant in East Acton has garnered a glowing reputation from a myriad of celebrity customers.
The Wave is setting a refreshing example in Bristol's food industry
Investigation/Sting Operation | The issue of toxic work environments and staff mistreatment in the food industry is getting more attention now than ever. Saiba goes undercover to investigate how Bristol’s own 'The Wave' is a leading example in dismantling this industry standard.
Busker's Banquet: Gig Review And Conversations With Fritillaries And Hesta Banks
Croft Food Editor Saiba shares her experience and thoughts from the Buskers Banquet supper club in Bristol and highlights her conversation with Musical Artists playing the venue: Hesta Banks and Fritillaries. Reviewing the entertainment for the night.
Local And Affordable: A Guide To Bristol's Best Independent Grocery Shops
Bristol's best greengrocers and stores that can supplement your usual supermarket grocery run, helping you to shop locally and find the freshest fruit and veg on offer.
