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Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best local restaurant in London has been crowned by the Good Food Guide
Congratulations to Ida in Queen's Park, which has been named the Best Local restaurant in London by the Good Food Guide. This is the 15th year of the GFG's Best Local Restaurants campaign, which sees the publication celebrate 100 cosy neighbourhood spots across the UK. According to the Good Food Guide, the list heralds 'wine bars serving sensational small plates, neighbourhood bistros breathing life into faded seaside towns, and the cherished family-run gems where you can enjoy a great meal for under £20'. The list is broken down into areas and Ida, a family-run Italian on Kilburn Lane, came up top in London. However, the overall number one was Malaysian pub residency Lucky Lychee in Winchester, which also topped the South East list. Ida opened in 2007, taking over a Grade II listed corner shop site. It is run by husband and wife, Avi and Simonetta, alongside their three children. 'The dream was to recreate the kind of simple, home-cooked Italian food you might eat at the house of your favourite aunt,' they say. The other London restaurants given the nod in the list included Time Out's current best restaurant in London, Miga in Hackney, as well as Clapton's Mambow, which topped our best restaurants list in 2024. See below for the full list of London restaurants named in the Best Local Restaurants campaign. London restaurants in the Good Good Guide's 2025 Best Local Restaurants list Ida, Queen's Park Brutto, Farringdon Chuku's, Tottenham Cinder, St John's Wood Giulia, Shepherd's Bush Home SW15, Putney Les 2 Garçons, Crouch End Lorne, Victoria Mambow, Clapton Miga, Hackney Paulette, Maida Vale Slowburn, Walthamstow The Lacy Nook, Walthamstow
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza Fully Reopened
BATU PAHAT, June 26 (Bernama) -- The entry and exit lanes of the Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza near here have been fully reopened after a temporary closure following an incident involving a drum containing hazardous and corrosive chemicals that fell off a trailer yesterday evening. PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), in a post on its PLUS Malaysia Facebook page, said that the route has been reopened and accessible to all vehicles from 2.44 am today. 'The latest update is that the incident has been resolved, and all lanes have reopened. The entry lane to Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza is now open. Traffic is under control. Please be informed,' it said in the post. Earlier, PLUS had informed via Facebook that the route was temporarily closed by the Fire and Rescue Department for safety reasons after the incident was reported at 6.41 pm. Checks conducted by Bernama at the location at 9 am found that traffic at the Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza was smooth and operating as normal. Meanwhile, Ayer Hitam Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Senior Operations Commander, PPgB Muhammad Syakir Jamal, said the incident involved a 40-tonne container lorry transporting Urea Formaldehyde. According to him, as the vehicle was negotiating a bend in front of the Ayer Hitam Toll Plaza, three of the drums fell onto the road, and one of them, with a 1,000-litre capacity, ruptured and spilled its contents. 'Initial action taken was to cover the chemical spill with soil while awaiting the arrival of the Hazmat team from BBP Larkin. 'Detection work by the Hazmat team was then carried out using a pH meter, pH paper, GFG and Gasmet devices, and the spill was contained with soil to prevent it from spreading, with the chemical then transferred to a safe location,' he said.
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens
Global steelmakers have shown "strong early interest" in buying the Whyalla Steelworks and its mining operations, as the SA government announced the opening of the sale process. In Whyalla on Tuesday, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and federal Industry Minister Tim Ayres delivered an update on their governments' $2.4 billion Sovereign Steel package underpinning jobs and economic resilience in the region. In February, the state government rushed through legislation so it could place the steelworks into the hands of administrators KordaMentha because of the mounting debts of OneSteel's owners, GFG Alliance. Earlier in 2025, GFG was laying off workers and dozens of small businesses were doing the same because they weren't being paid, Mr Malinauskas said. "Now, the steelworks is putting on staff, and suppliers and contractors are in a much better position for the future," he said. "There is still a long way to go to secure a new buyer for the steelworks, however the start of the formal sale process ... is a major milestone." As part of the support package, the federal and SA governments have jointly committed $1.9 billion to transform the operations into a commercially viable, low-emissions, "pit to port" iron and steel facility. Selected prospective buyers have been given access to a secure data room, allowing initial due diligence so parties can prepare non-binding indicative offers. A range of global steelmakers and consortia had expressed interest in acquiring and transforming the integrated operations, according to a joint government statement. BlueScope, which was appointed steelworks and mine adviser when GFG Alliance was pushed into administration in February, is considered a frontrunner. KordaMentha continues to stabilise operations, with an extra 75 staff added across core areas, including blast furnace operations, steelmaking and finishing. Senator Ayres said there was an opportunity to set up the industry and the steelworks "for decades to come". "Today's opening of the sales process represents a critical step in securing the sustainable long-term future of the Whyalla steelworks - for Australia's sovereign capability and for good jobs in the Whyalla community," he said. Recruitment is ongoing for further new roles, including in mobile maintenance and diesel mechanics, and 27 new apprentices in 2026. As part of the $100 million assistance package for local businesses, 61 SA businesses owed money by GFG have received $15 million through the Business Creditor Assistance Scheme. Fifty-seven small businesses that had lost revenue because of the steelworks' decline have received $570,000 in grants. The SA state budget in June allocated $650 million towards the overall support package. The state government was forced to scrap its pledge to build a $593 million hydrogen plant at Whyalla to help fund the package. The government also said a $30 million upgrade at Whyalla had been completed to allow larger aircraft in for faster flight times and more passengers.
Biz Bahrain
18-06-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain Airport Company Signs MOU with Artelia Airports Company, at Paris Airshow 2025, to Expand ORAT Services to Regional and International Markets
His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Bahrain, affirmed the Kingdom's strong commitment to developing its air traffic system and enhancing operational readiness in line with the highest international standards and best practices in the aviation sector. His Excellency stated that the Ministry is actively working to establish strategic partnerships with specialized global entities to support Bahrain's plans to modernize and advance the aviation sector, ensuring its sustainability and improving its overall efficiency. He added that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Artelia Airports marks a significant step in modernizing the operational infrastructure of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). It reflects the Kingdom's dedication to adopting smart solutions and modern technologies that ensure the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and fluidity in operational processes. This collaboration also underscores Bahrain's vision to position itself as a leading regional hub for aviation and logistics. This important announcement was made on the occasion of the signing of an MoU between Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport, and Artelia Airports. The MoU outlines cooperation in the field of Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) and aims to strengthen the consulting capabilities of both parties in the aviation sector. The signing took place during the Paris Air Show 2025, held from June 16 to 22. The MOU was signed in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications. It was signed by Gulf Air Group (GFG) Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jeffrey Goh on behalf of BAC and Executive Director of Artelia Airports, Mr. Philippe Martinet. The MOU aims to develop new business opportunities and cooperate in providing specialized consultancy services in the field of ORAT, by integrating the technical and operational expertise of both parties. It focuses on adopting an integrated approach that ensures early stakeholder engagement, risk identification and management, and enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability, thereby ensuring the airport's full readiness before the commencement of operational activities. On this occasion, GFG Chairman, Mr. Khalid Hussain Taqi welcomed the signing of the MOU, which comes within GFG's strategy to enhance its international presence as a leading provider of integrated solutions in the aviation sector. He added that cooperation with Artelia represents a model for the strategic partnerships that the Group is committed to employing to enhance the competitiveness of its companies and support the Kingdom of Bahrain as a regional aviation hub. He also stressed that this cooperation reflects the growing confidence in Bahrain Airport Company's operational capabilities and its potential to provide high-value airport services to global markets, noting that this MOU represents a qualitative step within the Group's efforts to diversify its services, support regional infrastructure, and actively contribute to the future development of airport operations globally. Mr. Jeffrey Goh, GFG Chief Executive Officer, expressed his pride in this cooperation, which comes within the company's vision to expand the provision of consulting services related to Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT). He noted that the partnership with Artelia Airports represents an important intersection between two institutional competencies with extensive experience in airport operation and management at the international level. He added that the MOU will enable the provision of services based on a precise operational approach aimed at improving efficiency levels and enhancing performance reliability, by engaging stakeholders from the early stages, and establishing practical frameworks for identifying and addressing operational risks, ensuring a smooth and safe transition to full operation. He highlighted BIA's experience as a role model in operational readiness and institutional integration, and the company's position as a reliable source of advanced services in the air transport sector. Mr. Philippe Martinet, Executive Director of Artelia Airports, noted that the agreement reflects the commitment of both parties to support the efficiency of airport operations globally, expressing his pride in this cooperation with Bahrain Airport Company due to its distinguished track record and extensive experience in airport operations. He said that this partnership will contribute to providing high-quality services to Artelia's partners in the aviation sector around the world, with a focus on sustainability, risk management, and achieving the highest levels of operational readiness. Mr. Martinet affirmed that this partnership represents the beginning of a strategic relationship with Bahrain Airport Company aimed at providing world-class operational readiness services to the aviation sector, based on decades of operational experience and technical knowledge, and contributing to establishing new foundations for effective airport preparation, ensuring a smooth transition to the operational phase on time and with the highest degree of efficiency.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Steel tycoon holds ‘urgent' talks to save UK factories from nationalisation
Steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta is holding 'urgent' talks to try and stave off the nationalisation of his plants in Rotherham and Bolton. Speciality Steel UK, part of Mr Gupta's GFG Alliance, told the High Court on Wednesday that it was holding 'urgent meetings' with an unnamed investor interested in taking over the business. The company, which makes speciality products, is facing the threat of being liquidated after a group of disgruntled suppliers that are owed money took Speciality Steel to court. However, in a dramatic twist that was agreed at the last moment, the creditors agreed to a delay in the proceedings to allow Mr Gupta to attempt to negotiate a sale. If deal talks fail, the threat of compulsory liquidation would be revived and the Rotherham and Bolton factories, which employ 1,450 people, could be nationalised. It is thought that ministers have not ruled out taking over the plants, which MPs have described as strategic national assets, but this would not be contemplated before insolvency. The Government recently stepped in to save bigger producer British Steel amid a row with its Chinese owners over plans to shut down the last blast furnaces at its plant in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Credit: Mark Pinder Speaking for GFG in court on Wednesday, barrister Daniel Judd told Judge Sebastian Prentis that the steel plant's owner had been working on a turnaround plan that was withdrawn last week. Since then, the company has been scrambling to examine other options. Now a 'third party investor' has emerged, Mr Judd said, adding: 'Urgent meetings have been taking place to advance this.' He added that the potential deal was also expected to benefit Speciality Steel's creditors, of which there are hundreds in total. Mr Judd told Judge Prentis: 'The business is a hugely important steel undertaking in the North East.' As a result, the judge ruled that the proceedings would be adjourned until July 16 to allow time for a potential deal to be struck. A spokesman for GFG who attended court was unable to immediately provide further details about the mystery investor. Mr Gupta's plans for restructuring Speciality Steel collapsed after he failed to secure backing from the creditors of Greensill Capital, the troubled finance provider he had previously worked closely with. The tycoon is also thought to have approached the UK Government for support but was rebuffed. The Gupta Family Group Alliance (GFG) is a conglomerate spanning energy, steel and trading, employing more than 30,000 people. Mr Gupta, its executive chairman, made a name for himself as a saviour of steel jobs by buying up troubled plants and factories around the world and vowing to revive their fortunes. He owns steelworks in England, Scotland and Wales, all of which were previously threatened with closure. But his family's business has been in trouble ever since the collapse of Greensill in 2021, which left GFG scrambling for funding. Mr Gupta also faced another blow that year when it emerged that his empire was under investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office. GFG has said it is cooperating. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
