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Is the Michelin juice worth the squeeze in London?
On the face of it, London has the second highest amount of Michelin starred restaurants in Europe, behind Paris. So, surely yes.
London gained ten new Michelin starred restaurants this year.
Seven London restaurants were taken out of the guide, however, with six being due to closure.
Dosa, at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair had been open for less than a year.
So, clearly gaining a star does not give restaurants immunity from the financial perils o...

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A 2,500-luxury flat project was approved on Tuesday evening, which proposes to bring a new neighbourhood to Kensal Canalside.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea approved part of the Ballymore and Sainsbury’s application following lengthy discussion from objectors.
The 4 to 1 vote in favour of the development was met with shouts of “shame” from members of the public, as well as “you don’t live here”.
Their hybrid application was set out to include multiple separate applications, and this...

What do Freddie Mercury, John Lennon and King George V have in common? Aside from the obvious, they were all first-class stamp collectors.
The nostalgic pastime is enjoying a digital revival, embracing AI and influencers to pave the way for new generations of philatelic enthusiasts – a.k.a ‘stamp fans’.
London is the birthplace of the stamp. The ‘One Penny Black’ was printed in Whitefriars Street in 1840 and continues to be a fan favourite, with a set going up for sale later this year for £500,0...

The South London club will play AEK Lancarna in their second game of the Europa Conference League.
They will be looking to build on their perfect start with a 2-0 win, against Dynamo Kyiv last time out.
Similarly, their Cypriot opposition started with a 4-0 thrashing of AZ Alkmaar, giving this game all the hallmarks of a European classic.
They are set to play four matches in nine days, including league-leaders Arsenal this coming Sunday.
Croatian defender Borna Sosa will miss the game, due to hi...

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