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Big Mamma Group are known across London for their OTT Italian restaurants; Gloria, Carlotta, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario and Jacuzzi – pictured above. They’re now set to launch the UK's very first non-London restaurant, with the trattoria-inspired La Bellezza set for Birmingham. There's no official opening date yet,...

Big Mamma opening first UK restaurant outside of London

Jackson Mclarty set up the UK’s first Black-owned restaurant directory in the summer of 2020. A mid-pandemic plan to bring more attention to local food and catering businesses, Black Eats LDN was an instant success. Less than a year later, Jackson was already hosting live events, putting on the first Black Eats Fest in Hackney, involving a selection of drool-worthy street food traders from across the capital. The next festival takes place September 14-15 and will be bigger than ever, moving to Woolwich Works to accommodate more vendors, and with live music thrown into the mix too.

An expert guide to the best Black-owned restaurants in London

Calling all lovers of the caffeinated shaken, not stirred. Of the ‘wake me up and fuck me up’. Of the glorious, soft, sweet, energising goodness we call the espresso martini. Legend has it the iconic cocktail was created in the ’80s by London bartender Dick Bradsell, who also...

An espresso martini festival is coming to the UK this month – and our mouths are watering

London has got all sorts of fascinating disused railways. There’s the Victorian Necropolis Railway that used to transport dead bodies out of London, the short lived Crystal Palace Pneumatic Railway, and the Mail Rail, an erstwhile train service that once ferried all of London’s post around the city. And did you know that you can actually ride the Rail Mail in an experience organised by the Postal Museum? Here’s everything you need to know about the train ride.

You can ride this tiny Underground train in London that’s not the tube

While most of Tokyo’s biggest summer festivals have come and gone, that doesn’t mean the city will be quiet until autumn leaves roll around. This is, after all, Tokyo, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. This September 6-8 weekend, there’s an interesting mix of events happening...

3 exciting festivals happening in Tokyo this September 6-8 weekend

We all know Sydney and Melbourne – they’re the go-to cities for any traveller touching down in Australia. But once you’ve ticked off all the bucket list items – we’re looking at you, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House – where to next? Sure, you could continue adventuring along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, or wind your way up the coast to Brisbane – but why not shake things up? Ditch the crowds and head to these lesser-known, yet equally awesome cities in Australia.

The 10 most underrated cities in Australia (according to an Aussie)

Every so often, Sanrio joins hands with a popular brand to create a co-branded collection, and Singaporeans go wild each time – take the recent McDonald’s Hello Kitty collab, for example. Ironically, it’s always adults that are rushing to snag these cartoony goods for themselves, but that just goes to prove the timelessness of Sanrio’s very cutesy appeal. It’s now time to gear up for yet another mad rush this September, as Starbucks Singapore is soon dropping their latest Hello Kitty collection to commemorate the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

A Hello Kitty Starbucks collab will drop in Singapore this September with cute merch and themed menu items

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Could sweltering London Underground platforms soon be a thing of the past? It’s been reported that temperatures on the tube have soared to as high as 31C in the past year. And Londoners can’t handle the heat. So, TfL has started trialling ‘state-of-the-art’ air cooling technology at five stations. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it could one day be rolled out on the trains too, but TfL would need to secure some serious funding first.

These five London Underground stations are trialling air conditioning

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It's been two years since actress Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer in 2022 at just 71. She blazed her way to fame with her big break as Vulcan Starfleet Lt. Saavak in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn (1982) and sealed her stardom with her Emmy-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in the last six seasons of Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Cheers'/'Star Trek' Actress Kirstie Alley: 2 Years After Her Tragic Death From Cancer

If things were beginning to sound quiet on the Melbourne-Sydney rivalry front, prepare for some noise. The Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2024 (ARWU) has been published, and in turn the best university in Australia has been revealed. Drumroll, please... The University of Melbourne has again been crowned Australia's...

This is officially the best university in Australia, according to a new global ranking

Taiwanese restaurant mini-chain Bao are set to open up a brand new spot. Bao City will launch on September 26 at Bloomberg Arcade in the Square Mile, joining other Bao outlets in Borough, King’s Cross, Soho and Marylebone, alongside the two branches of Bao Noodle Shop in Shoreditch and Battersea.

A brand new branch of Bao – complete with karaoke – is opening

After years of campaigns and fundraising, Snowdonia National Park Authority has officially approved the expansion of the beloved Bala Lake Railway. Speculative work on extending the 156-year-old line has been going on for 10 years and over that time Bala Lake Railway Trust has managed to raise a whopping £4 million to make it happen. The plans have now got the go ahead. after an initial proposal was rejected in April last year.

This popular heritage railway line is getting extended

Back in February, plans were revealed for a brand new city to be built connected to the new Western Sydney (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport. The huge new CBD – the first major city to be built in Australia in more than 100 years – is set to feature more than 10,000 new homes and more than 36 hectares of public open space, including a huge NYC-style central park. Today, more details on what we can expect at Bradfield City Centre have been released, as the masterplan has been given the tick of approval.

REVEALED: The master plan for Western Sydney's huge new garden-filled CBD

Athletes eagerly awaiting the chance to compete in the Swim Grand Prix 2024 can now prepare their gear and finalize the last details, as their opportunity has arrived. Registrations are now open for what promises to be a major open water swimming festival, taking over the waters of Cascais for an entire weekend.

Swim Gran Prix comes to Cascais for a weekend of competition

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Food Network chef Esther Choi will show off her Korean cooking skills when she opens Mokbar (which has three locations in New York City) in Las Vegas this fall. While there are still plenty of great buffets in Las Vegas, the food hall has become a worthy, sometimes upscale alternative for those looking for a quick bite on the Strip. Choi bringing Mokbar to the Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace is evidence of just that.

Esther Choi is bringing Korean cuisine to this Vegas food hall

The ever-youthful Barbie turns 65 this year and its working with Krispy Kreme to dole out some celebratory sweet treats. This September, head down to any Krispy Kreme outlet in Singapore to snag three new Barbie-themed donuts. These confections are all dressed in colours and decorations inspired by the fashionable doll's fabulous world – think pink, sparkles, and Malibu blue.

Krispy Kreme just dropped a fabulous Barbie-themed donut collection in Singapore

Amid our planet’s climate chaos, one artist imagines a sea of hope. Opening on September 21, Cesar Jung-Harada: An Ocean City Imagined at ArtScience Museum offers a glimpse into a future where humanity thrives alongside nature. Dive into life-sized models of cutting-edge ocean technologies, crafted by Cesar Jung-Harada, the...

Step into a futuristic floating ocean city at ArtScience Museum’s upcoming exhibition

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A free festival celebrating south-east Asian culture is coming to London next weekend

Looking for something fun to do next weekend? A massive festival celebrating all things south-east Asian is coming to Battersea Power Station, and tickets are free....

A free festival celebrating south-east Asian culture is coming to London next weekend

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