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Local News · City of LondonThe Owl pub in Loughton reopens October 27 after £500,000 refurb
The Owl pub in Loughton is set to reopen on October 27 following a significant refurbishment costing nearly £500,000. Sanjeev Guram, director of CDZ Inns Ltd, has taken over the management of the historic venue, which is located in Epping Forest.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Lifestyle & Food · CamdenHampstead chef wins rising star award for gluten-free pizza
DiJoN Bascombe, who opened Hampstead's first gluten-free pizza hatch in October 2025, has received the rising star award at the 2026 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards. The awards celebrate Black and ethnic minority talent in the UK's hospitality sector.
Camden3 min readTrust 72 · Craft 72 · Hype 15
Business · LondonWhitbread closes seven Bar + Block restaurants in London on 3 September
Whitbread will shut seven Bar + Block outlets in Aldgate, Hammersmith, King’s Cross, Paddington, Southwark, Sutton and Wimbledon on 3 September. The move begins a five‑year plan to close 261 restaurants, save £250 million and reshape the group into a hotel‑focused business.
London3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 80 · Hype 28
Council & Politics · CamdenLincoln Arms pub lost £40,000 after Camden Council rejected outdoor tables
The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross has seen its revenue drop by up to £40,000 during summer 2026 after Camden Council refused its application for six outdoor tables. The council cited concerns over pedestrian access and a fire exit serving a neighbouring property.
Camden3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 32