‘We are not even full for Christmas’ – England’s restaurants count their lost bookings | Hospitality industry

‘We are not even full for Christmas’ – England’s restaurants count their lost bookings | Hospitality industry

Time is running out for Pascal Aussignac, chef patron of the Michelin-starred Club Gascon, as he counts down to the crucial Christmas party season. “We are not full at the moment. We... Read more »
When I was lost and angry, I felt at peace in my local Turkish baths. How sad that yet another is closing | Emma Beddington

When I was lost and angry, I felt at peace in my local Turkish baths. How sad that yet another is closing | Emma Beddington

Carlisle council has just voted to close the city’s Edwardian municipal Turkish baths “temporarily”, pending a possible refurbishment and reopening. If they do reopen, it will not be in their current form:... Read more »
East London mother who lost baby urges people to talk

East London mother who lost baby urges people to talk

A mother who lost her baby when she was 38 weeks pregnant has urged families not to “bottle up” their feelings. Gemma Parry and her partner Dean found out during a scan... Read more »
The lost children of Israel – South London News

The lost children of Israel – South London News

A major new exhibition at the Brunei Gallery aims to help Jewish migrant families uncover the fates of hundreds of children who disappeared in the early years of the State of Israel,... Read more »
Water firms in England and Wales lost 1tn litres via leaky pipes in 2021 | Water

Water firms in England and Wales lost 1tn litres via leaky pipes in 2021 | Water

Water companies in England and Wales lost more than 1tn litres via leaky pipes last year, according to the sector’s latest figures. The industry and its financial regulator, Ofwat, say the water... Read more »
The lost pubs of south east London- from Bon Bonne to the Greyhound

The lost pubs of south east London- from Bon Bonne to the Greyhound

THERE is no denying that us south east Londoners know how to have a great night out. Nowadays we have the likes of Golden Lion and George Staples which are always busy... Read more »
Wennington wildfire: Mother-of-three says she lost everything after fire tore though village

Wennington wildfire: Mother-of-three says she lost everything after fire tore though village

A devastated mother-of-three whose house was destroyed in a blazing wildfire on the hottest day in UK history has today told how her and her family have ‘lost everything’. Claire Taylor, 40,... Read more »
Lewisham locals fear pub could be lost forever unless council buys it by force

Lewisham locals fear pub could be lost forever unless council buys it by force

A South London pub could be lost forever if a council doesn’t buy it, punters have warned. The Baring Hall Hotel in Lewisham has been closed since the Covid lockdown in 2020.... Read more »
A lost weekend in London’s best cinemas

A lost weekend in London’s best cinemas

This article is part of a guide to London from FT Globetrotter A city break for film lovers: imagine that. You can tour the real locations of classic scenes, of course. But... Read more »
Parents who lost daughter to blood cancer fund research project – South London News

Parents who lost daughter to blood cancer fund research project – South London News

A mum and dad raising money for research into blood cancer in memory of their 18-year-old daughter have funded a vital new research project. Ruby Fuller, from Herne Hill, was 17 years... Read more »