Bridget Galton

1 day ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

Amid a summer of huge festival appearances, and an autumn tour of the US, the band have announced they will play the 1,500-capacity Electric Ballroom on July 17. It's not the first time they have appeared at the venue, with one fan capturing a previous gig in 2022 when they released their self-titled debut album.

1 day ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Bridget Galton

Now, after holding a weekly vigil - and listing the Black Cap as an Asset of Community Value to save it from redevelopment - campaigners are "excited" that the £2 million refit is finally underway. The project to reopen it as an LGBT and performance venue with B&B accommodation had been delayed by major structural issues - then squatters broke into the derelict pub. But with builders now back on site, owners Kicking Horse Three are hoping to welcome their first punters in six months' time.

1 day ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

After honing his Gallic classics for seven years at the NW5 bistro, Louis has taken over the kitchen at its new little sister a few miles away. French Society occupies a slim site in Mill Lane, yet somehow they have managed to carve more than 30 covers out of the restaurant, pavement terrace and a cute little snug. With its distressed walls, green-tiled bar, white curtains, and traditional brasserie tables, we could be in an outer Parisian arondissement rather than a north west London suburb.

2 days ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The chic light-filled zen-like sanctuary in Erskine Road swiftly became a magnet for celebrities including Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Geri Halliwell and Rachel Weisz. When they fought a battle with developers who wanted to turn it into flats, the petition was signed by Sir Paul McCartney, Sadie Frost and Jamie Oliver, with retail guru Mary Portas claiming Triyoga’s loss would cause a “spiral of decline” in the area, and Sir Paul calling it "an unforgiveable mistake".

3 days ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Red Lion & Sun was honoured at the 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards which took place last night at the Big Penny Social in Walthamstow. Organised with Pub & Bar magazine they recognise the very best of the UK’s pub scene with 13 regional winners selected and the overall pub winner of the year awarded to The Bull in Charlbury. It's the latest accolade for publican, Heath Ball and caps a busy year for his team, who recently took on The Angel Inn as a sister pub in Highgate.