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What to eat, drink and do in London this weekend (July 19-20)
Welcome back to The Slice! Ice cream is having a comeback… and if the last heatwave is anything to go by, you'll definitely want to cool down with these. There's ice cream and wine for you sophisticated bunch, olive oil and ice cream in leafy Notting Hill, and soft serve with crispy chocolate feuilletine at Chestnut Bakery… oh-so-chic! It's also South Asian Heritage Month, and we're trying two incredible restaurants to celebrate – Nepalese restaurant The Laughing Yak and Indian restaurant Trishna. As well as a free exhibition celebrating Southall and how the community has battled against discrimination. Read on for a whole range of recommendations for 19-20 July in London, handpicked as always by The Slice. The Slice is your weekly guide to what's happening in London, so if you're looking for restaurant reviews, drinks deals or just a great new exhibition to visit on a rainy Saturday in the capital, we've got you covered. Click here for this week's edit of the best things to do in town. The Slice newsletter also a brand new look! We'll still be in your inbox every week, bringing you all the very best things to eat, drink and do in the capital. So if you want get the next edition before anyone else, sign up here! If you want to do it all on the cheap, you can also find our latest batch of exclusive hand-picked offers in partnership with Time Out here. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are 15 of the best activities, dining, and drinking spots in the capital. By Martina Andretta In a city overrun by muted palettes and industrial-chic interiors, stumbling into The Laughing Yak feels like being let in on a brilliant secret. This tiny Nepalese restaurant isn't just colourful – it's a full-on sensory jolt. A maximalist dreamscape of shiny crockery, cloud-like pendants, dog-shaped chopstick holders and Nepalese string puppets that swing cheerfully. It's weird, whimsical and totally wonderful – and somehow, it's been flying under the radar during its first year in Dalston. The food is every bit as lively as the decor. I came for the momos, which were juicy and comforting, but not even close to stealing the show. The channa chatpate – a crunchy salad of puffed rice and potato, dressed with yoghurt and tamarind – is tangy and addictive. The thali plates (with meat, fish or veggie options) cover all the bases, giving you a chance to taste a selection of dishes. But a public service announcement: do not skip dessert. The gulab jamun – soft, spongy doughnuts with pistachio candy floss, cardamom toffee sauce and clotted cream ice cream are dangerously good. One of my favourite finds of the year. Nibbles from £5.90, thukpa from £12.90. 499 Kingsland Rd, Dalston, E8 4AU . Book here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇮🇳Trishna (@trishnalondon) By Beatrice Aidin In Medieval times, 'a moment' was considered 90 seconds. In Marylebone at Michelin-starred restaurant Trishna, I tasted the tenderest coconut salmon encased in a green curry leaf, which was so exceptional I had, well, a moment. I was sampling the summer menu Taste of the Western Ghats, the mountainous range in southern India full of biodiversity where Trishna's cuisine hails from. I kicked off with a Chilli Konkan Cooler from a cocktail collaboration with sustainable Diaspora Spice. For obvious reasons, beef is seldom served in Indian restaurants, yet beef short rib coconut fry features as a nod to the Syrian Christian community in Kerala – a rich delightful surprise. It comes with dal, potatoes, rice and naan, as does the Goan prawn biryani, packed with luscious crustaceans. Sorry Charli XCX, this year I'm calling it Ghat Summer. Until 31 August. 3 courses, £50; 4 courses, £55. Available from 12-2:30pm and 5-6:15pm. 15 Blandford Street, London W1 3DG. Book here It's almost time to raise a (pint) glass at London's Craft Beer Festival. With over 100 breweries serving up over 800 different beers (all included in your ticket), beer lovers will be in brew heaven. There's some impressive food to help you soak up all that ale, including epic ramen from Bone Daddies and tasty fried chicken from Chick N' Sours. Grab your tickets! By Sarah Hooper At Hidden Grooves, the devil is truly in the detail. A well thought-out selection of 1970s tracks and meticulously curated knick-knacks provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail with a few appetizers – I recommend the crispy dates with stilton & bacon (trust me, it works). The drinks are as creative as the décor. Each is based on an album from Virgin Records in the 1970s, ranging from Peter Gabriel to Phaedra. 'Punk Punch', based on the Sex Pistols' 'God Save The Queen' is a refreshing twist on a spicy margarita. The mango and chili agave give a smoky spice that's just right, but if you're looking for a standout drink, the star is 'The Decanter'. Based on 10CC's Original Soundtrack, the self-described twist on an Old Fashioned is an absolute knock out. The smoked decanter adds drama, but the thyme and croissant syrup make it a drink that's hard to forget. Reasonably priced, unique, and perfect for date night. Signature cocktails from £15, wine from £10, small plates from £8. 45 Curtain Rd, Hidden Grooves, EC2A 3PT. Book here. Best for: the ultimate dinner party dessert As far as ice cream combinations go, this one is the trendy new kid on the block. Citizens of Soil are enhancing the sweet goodness of vanilla soft serve with rich extra virgin olive oil as part of the Olive Oil Clubhouse, the UK's first ever olive oil bar. In collaboration with ice cream legends Happy Endings, make your choice between vanilla soft serve or chocolate sorbet. Citizens of Soil pop-up. 2 Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill. 19-29 July. No booking needed, just turn up. Best for: feeling grown up Whether you're after ice cream, wine, or both, The Dreamery the chicest spot to unwind and escape the heat. Flavours are experimental and ever-changing, so expect surprises and maybe even find your new favourite. The hand-painted ceiling is breathtaking, making it hard to leave. Be ready to queue for a bit, but it's absolutely worth the wait. The Dreamery, Islington. Ice cream from £4. Wine from £7.50. Walk-in only. Best for: le chic! Chestnut bakery is oh so chic, with their brand new soft serve combo. If you've never had feuilletine before, it's made up of caramelised crêpes, giving whatever you serve it with the perfect crunch, and that extra je ne sais quoi. Alongside it is their creamy soft serve making for a dream combination. Choose from two flavours – vanilla (vg) or chocolate, topped with feuilletine or pistachios. Only available at their Covent Garden branch. £4.50. Just turn up. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on 20 July, Chin Chin Dessert Club in Soho has created this one-of-a-kind chestnut mushroom sundae. If that tickles your fancy, the first 50 customers each day on 19-20 July will receive a free sundae. You can also get your hands on a free pack of Haagen-Dazs Stickbars in all major UK supermarkets, from 17-20 July. Get your coupon here. To mark South Asian Heritage Month, Gunnersbury Park & Museum is hosting a free exhibition. Co-created with the Southall community, offers an inspiring story of how hope and creativity drove Southall's resistance against hate. Find out more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thamarai (@ The London Indian Film Festival is in London for its 16th edition this year. Taking place at BFI IMAX, look forward to the best of South Asian arts and culture – from The Mahabharata to Village Rockstars 2, shining a light on the many challenges facing young people in rural India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHE'S A BALLER! (@shesaballer) A 37 minute lunch club by Gosh! is shining a light on the importance of a good lunch and proper nourishment. Forget supper clubs, this is an event that invites you to take some time away from your busy working day (and get a free lunch). 17 July. Get your tickets here. A wine festival lands at Hackney Bridge this weekend to celebrate 100 years of Rioja. Plus experience live demos from star chefs José Pizarro and Omar Allibhoy. Get your tickets here. Fancy winning a once in a lifetime trip to Japan? Shoryu is offering guests who order their new set menu the chance to win return flights to Japan worth up to £1,000. The £28pp Yamakasa set menu, featuring bright, summer dishes like the Yuzu Paitan Ramen, is available nationwide until 31 August. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SPEEDBOAT BAR (@speedboatbar) A second branch of Thai-Chinese eatery Speedboat Bar is now open at The Electric in Notting Hill. Expect punchy dishes and established favourites like the Tom Yam Mama noodles. The Chaat Championships are back at Cinnamon Bazaar. Think you can eat 50 colourful Pani Puris as fast as you can? Take on the challenge – if you manage to pull it off, win a year's worth of chaat! 22 July-3 August. £10 to enter. Hong Kong street food spot Mammy Pancake has made its way to London. And to celebrate the launch, they're giving away 100 free bubble waffles at their new Notting Hill branch. To redeem it, just follow them on Instagram and show them your screen in-store. Annual festival Hyper Japan is here, the UK's biggest and boldest celebration of Japanese culture. Look forward to music performances, Studio Ghibli merch and incredible Japanese food to indulge in. By Courtney Pochin For diehard fans of the book, this musical adaptation won't hit all the right notes. It's closer to Baz Luhrmann's vibrant movie than F Scott Fitzgerald's icon of modernist literature. More Trending But if you're a West End fan looking for a fun night out, this show delivers pure entertainment. It's got dazzling vocals, more sequins than a Taylor Swift concert and Corbin Bleu from High School Musical. Yes, some of the story's subtle complexities are lost in translation – Nick and Jordan are reduced to a comedic double act, Gatsby isn't such an enigma and Daisy is pitiable. Separate the show from its source material and you'll have a fabulous time… just don't take your English teacher. View More » The Great Gatsby. London Coliseum. 16 May-7 Sept. Tickets from £20. Book here. Until September 7, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane is hosting a Gatsby themed afternoon tea, complete with savoury treats like the Gatsby Club sandwich and the Rockefeller Smoked Salmon Tart, as well as picture perfect desserts like the Lemon & Jazz Meringue Pie and Daisy's Tropical Choux. 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Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment brazen woman is confronted by passerby as she huffs from a balloon in parked car whilst surrounded by gas canisters
A brazen woman has been spotted huffing balloons in a parked car covered with gas canisters. The incident occured in Southall, West London and the woman was seen in the driver's seat of a grey Peugeot with a balloon in her mouth and appeared unfazed that passerby's could see into the car. Click to watch the moment above.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Evicted family struggling with unfit flat
A woman who has been evicted from her home in Ealing where she was living with her disabled daughter and son says she is now struggling in temporary "inaccessible" says the one-bed flat on the first floor of a house in Southall is not wheelchair accessible for her six-year-old daughter, Victoria, who has Phelan McDermid Syndrome which means she has difficulty walking and a developmental also means they now have a 90 minute journey on two buses to get to Victoria's Council said it was working to find more suitable accommodation but said it was at the "sharpest end of the national housing crisis". Kinga says her daughter has trouble accessing the bathroom because it is not accessible for her. 'Aren't enough homes' After they were evicted from the property in Ealing, Kinga said they spent two nights of sleeping on her friend's floor before they were placed in the flat in Southall. Despite this, Kinga says she was told by Ealing Council the family needed to be homeless before they could be re-homed."I think the council as soon as they have an eviction notice, they should start working on it instead of the process being that you need to be homeless before they start on finding somewhere for you," she told BBC London."When I first came here I said it's not suitable for a wheelchair, there are so many stairs, it's so hard."The first night she woke up banging her head on the walls."I'm sleeping in the same room as my 19-year-old son too - we don't have privacy or anything."Ealing Council says it is sorry about the challenges facing this family and that it is looking for an accessible property for a statement, a spokesperson added: "We are at the sharpest end of the national housing crisis, and with almost 7,000 local families on the waiting list for social housing, there simply aren't enough affordable homes in the borough for everyone who needs one."We are working hard to drive down the numbers of people in temporary accommodation and getting families into more suitable accommodation instead."
BBC News
18-06-2025
- BBC News
Wiltshire Council issue £2k fine for abandoned car on A303
A man has been fined £2,869 after abandoning his car on the side of a dual carriageway along with a note saying it had broken Lopes, of Park Avenue in Southall, London, left his untaxed Skoda Octavia parked on the edge of the A303 near Cholderton, Wiltshire, in July 2024. Wiltshire Council posted a seven-day abandoned vehicle removal notice on the windscreen of the vehicle but the owner failed to Martin Smith said dumping a vehicle is taken very seriously as it risks attracting "vandalism and rubbish" and costs the local taxpayer money to have it removed. Officers called the phone number left on the note and spoke to a man who identified himself as the owner. He stated he would be moving the vehicle within 24 officers returned two days later the vehicle was still abandoned, untaxed, covered in debris and showed evidence of rusty brake was also contacted by Environmental Enforcement Officers and notified of the charges involved in reclaiming the vehicle, and the disposal costs if not reclaimed. Mr Smith, cabinet member for highways, street scene and flooding, said the council's enforcement officers investigate every report of abandoned vehicles. "Most are removed by the owners when we contact them," he said."We want to take responsibility for the environment and protect Wiltshire's beautiful countryside and scenic views. "Abandoning a vehicle is not only a criminal offence, but it can also attract vandalism and rubbish, potentially having a negative effect on our visitors and residents. "I hope this case shows that we take the abandoning of vehicles seriously and will act to deter people from considering doing this in the future."
The Guardian
11-06-2025
- The Guardian
Natalie Shotter killing: officers face proceedings over alleged safeguarding failures
Two Metropolitan police officers are facing misconduct proceedings over an alleged failure to safeguard a woman raped and killed in a park, after a watchdog overruled a decision not to hold a disciplinary hearing. The family of Natalie Shotter have welcomed the decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as 'another step on the road in the fight for justice for Nat'. Shotter, 37, was found dead on a bench in Southall Park, west London, just before 6am on the morning of 17 July 2021. In October 2024, Mohamed Iidow was convicted of the NHS worker's rape and manslaughter, in a highly significant ruling that found oral rape as a cause of death. He had pleaded not guilty but chose not to give evidence in his defence. It is alleged that the evening before Shotter was found dead, one of the officers now facing disciplinary proceedings was approached by a member of the public who told them that a woman in the park was in a vulnerable situation. The officer and a colleague were nearby dealing with a separate incident. The officer advised the member of the public to call the police for additional support. The IOPC director David Ford said: 'After careful consideration of the evidence, we have decided two Met police officers should face a misconduct meeting for allegedly failing to safeguard Ms Shotter. On the previous evening, one of the officers was notified by a member of the public that a woman was in a vulnerable situation. The following day, Ms Shotter was, sadly, found dead in the park. 'The constables – who were both probationers – are alleged to have failed to properly risk assess, document or to take any real action in relation to the information reported to them.' Shotter's family made a complaint to Scotland Yard about the actions of the two officers. The Met investigated the complaint and concluded that both officers should be subject to unsatisfactory performance procedures rather than face disciplinary proceedings. Ford said: 'We were asked by Ms Shotter's family to review the force's handling of the family's complaint and, in June 2025, we disagreed with the Met's decision. We have directed them to arrange a misconduct meeting for the two officers, who have a case to answer for an alleged breach of the police professional standards of behaviour relating to duties and responsibilities. 'It will now be for the panel to consider the evidence and determine if the case is proven and, if so, decide on the most appropriate outcome.' Shotter's mother, Dr Cas Shotter Weetman, a lead advanced cardiology practitioner for the NHS, welcomed the IOPC decision. 'We are enormously happy about this decision. Common sense has been shown here. I know Nat would be delighted about this. It's another step on the road in our fight for justice for her,' she said. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion In a separate case, PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao, 32, pleaded not guilty to two charges of misconduct in public office at Westminster magistrates court in August 2024. He is due to stand trial at Southwark crown court later this year. The charges relate to the inappropriate possession and sharing of images concerning the alleged rape of one woman and the rape of another. One of the women was Shotter. The officer was suspended from duty after his arrest in September 2022.
