Nando’s takes flight by offloading GBK to South African restaurant chain September 1, 2016 One of the original purveyors of the upmarket burger has been sold to the owner of 1980s stalwart Wimpy for 2.1bn rand (£109m). In a deal that really cut the mustard South African fast food group Famous Brands bought Britain's Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) as it saved nearly a fifth on the price due to the weaker pound in the wake [...]
Southern Rail strike travel disruption: Everything you need to know August 8, 2016 Commuters across the south east who usually travel into the capital are preparing for a week of misery as Southern Rail staff begin a five day strike starting today. The week-long industrial action has come after weeks of disruption as a result of a revised timetable which cut more than 340 trains and with the further threat of strike action [...]
Three at 3: The three stories you need to read right now August 12, 2016 It’s Friday afternoon – so why bother trawling the internet for something to read? We’ve done the legwork for you, and put together the top three stories of the day in bite size form, just to make your life that bit easier. Check out our three at three. Here kitty, kitty: Cats are taking over [...]
London commuters face transport delays due to 24-hour bus strike September 12, 2016 Commuters in London are facing delays today due to a 24-hour bus strike. Workers from Tower Transit, which operates around five per cent of London bus routes, began their strike at 00:01, and the industrial action is set to continue until 23:59. The staff are members of the Unite union, and previously led industrial action [...]
Transport for Lovin: London’s Speed Date Express made its first journey this morning August 10, 2016 Too busy to find love? Never fear: dating site Match.com has unveiled its new "Datemaster" bus service which allows time- (and love-) starved Londoners to speed date during their morning commute. The double decker bus has been designed for guests to enjoy their journey "in a manner rarely associated with the stresses and strains of the typical daily commute" [...]
Fire at Gatwick train station causes travel disruption for holidaymakers July 26, 2016 A fire on the tracks at Gatwick station has caused travel chaos for holidaymakers and commuters in south London and the south east, with several delays and no trains running between Gatwick Airport and Brighton. One Twitter user captured this footage of the blaze: Fire on the electrical cables @ outside Gatwick station #gatwickexpress #southernrailway.com pic.twitter.com/ywIs0a7xz0 — [...]
BT has been ordered to pay an £8,000 fine for dangerous roadworks June 28, 2016 British Telecom (BT) has been told it must pay more than £8,000 for "dangerous and disruptive roadworks", in its 37th prosecution since 2010. Transport for London prospected BT for the poorly managed roadworks, leading BT to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 22 June. The BT offences, which took place on the Transport for London Road [...]
That cat picture Tube advertising takeover is happening – here’s where, and when August 12, 2016 Remember that crowdfunding campaign which sought to replace all advertising on the Tube with pictures of cats? It's happening, people. In September. At Clapham Common (Cat-ham Common?) station. It's going to be paws-itiviely brilliant. Read more: Sigh. Yes, the Treasury has a cat The organisation behind it, the Citizens Advertising Takeover Service (yep – Cats), [...]
Fire on the tracks at Vauxhall Station is causing travel chaos still causing disruption – and it’s going to last for the rest of the day May 5, 2016 A fire on one of London's busiest commuter routes, which caused major disruption during morning rush hour today, is expected to continue to play havoc with people's commute well into the evening. Passengers were being warned that journeys would be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised as a result of the fire at Vauxhall [...]
Interiors: We pick our top five exhibitors at Decorex 2016, London’s 39-year-old interior design festival September 23, 2016 London Basin Company When interior designer Anna Callis couldn’t find painterly handfinished porcelain basins for her commissions, she and her daughter Nathalie decided to have them made. The results she now sells online are eyecatching, exotic, high-quality porcelain washbasins, for around £600. Made in the home of porcelain, China, in 8-10 weeks, each of the 10 [...]