Heartstopper Forever Sets July Release Date as Netflix Unveils First BTS Image
Netflix announced that the Heartstopper series will conclude with the feature‑length film *Heartstopper Forever* on July 17, 2026. The reveal, timed with the show’s fourth anniversary, included the first behind‑the‑scenes image and a retrospective video. The movie will follow Nick and Charlie as they navigate university, long‑distance challenges, and personal growth, while their friends confront evolving relationships. Written by creator Alice Oseman and directed by Wash Westmoreland, the film caps a globally beloved coming‑of‑age franchise.
From Cannes Winners to Cult Classics, MUBI Unveils Packed May Line-Up
MUBI announced its May streaming slate, blending recent Cannes award winners, curated collections, and classic titles. The lineup spotlights Diego Céspedes’s Cannes‑winning debut “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” Oliver Laxe’s Jury Prize film “Sirât,” and the concert documentary “Mitski:...
Independent Label Market Returns to King’s Cross with DJs, Live Sets and 100+ Labels
Independent Label Market returns to King’s Cross on May 9, 2026, featuring over 100 independent labels, live DJ sets, and free entry in its 15th year. The lineup includes legacy brands such as 4AD, Ninja Tune, Mute and Domino alongside emerging...
Tori Amos at the Royal Albert Hall | Live Review
Tori Amos celebrated her tenth performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, delivering a 35‑year‑spanning showcase that covered hits from her 18‑album catalog and new material from the upcoming ‘In Times of Dragons.’ The set opened with a powerful piano‑driven rendition...
Lyaness Unveils Collaboration 2.0 Menu, Blending Cross-Industry Ideas in New Cocktails
Renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known as Mr Lyan, is launching Collaboration 2.0 at London’s Lyaness on May 13. The menu features 11 new cocktails and seven updated classics, each inspired by concepts from outside the bar world such as regeneration,...
Surviving Earth | Movie Review
Thea Gajic’s debut feature *Surviving Earth* follows Vlad, a Serbian immigrant and recovering addict who works as a 12‑step mentor in Bristol while playing harmonica in a Balkan pub band. The film blends a dreamlike visual palette with a realist...
Missing Bean Coffee Roasters Unveils Trio of Ethically Sourced Spring Coffees From Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Peru
Missing Bean Coffee Roasters, an independent specialist based in Oxfordshire, has launched three new single‑origin spring coffees from Rwanda, Ethiopia and Peru. The beans are ethically sourced through direct‑trade relationships, with prices ranging from £10.50 to £16.25 (approximately $13‑$21) per...
Little Baobab Launches Monthly Senegalese Food and Music Nights at the Africa Centre in Southwark
Little Baobab, London’s sole Senegalese restaurant, has introduced a monthly Food and Live Music Night at the Africa Centre in Southwark. Each event, priced at £35 (about $45) per person, offers a buffet of traditional dishes and an acoustic concert...
The Athenaeum Hotel Unveils Intimate Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Mayfair
The Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair has launched a 90‑minute cocktail masterclass for groups of two to four, priced at £75 (about $96) per person. Participants receive a brief history of mixology and then craft a dry martini, a New Era...
Osip Announces Plot 26 Chef Collaboration Series, Launching in May with Kadeau’s Nicolai Nørregaard
Somerset’s Michelin‑starred Ososip is debuting a new chef‑collaboration series called Plot 26, kicking off on 19 May with a dinner featuring Nicolai Nørregaard of Copenhagen’s two‑star Kadeau. The event will showcase hyper‑seasonal dishes crafted from Osip’s biodynamic farms, with 28 seats priced at...
Rose of Nevada | Movie Review
Mark Jenkin’s third feature, *Rose of Nevada*, follows a mysteriously re‑appearing fishing trawler that drags two young men back to 1993, forcing them to confront a vanished Cornish community. Shot on grainy 16mm film with analogue sound, the movie blends...
Mestizo Launches Low-ABV Cocktail Menu in Partnership with Leve Agave Spirit Co-Founded by Ex-F1 Driver Nicholas Latifi
London’s Mestizo Mexican restaurant group has teamed with Leve, an agave spirit co‑founded by ex‑F1 driver Nicholas Latifi, to debut a four‑cocktail, low‑ABV menu at its Camden and Chelsea venues. Leve, distilled at 22% ABV from 100% Blue Weber agave,...
Dopamine Dining: Rosa’s Thai Is Offering the Antidote to British Weather in Tower Bridge
Rosa’s Thai is debuting a limited‑time "Sunshine Hit" dining experience at its Tower Bridge venue from April 22‑28, 2026. Guests will enjoy a 90‑minute slot at tables equipped with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lamps that simulate natural sunlight, paired with...
Spanish Culinary Stars Line up for Spain Fusion: The Premium Experience in Manila
Spain Fusion: The Premium Experience will convene top Spanish chefs—including Albert Adrià, Ricard Camarena and Chele González—at The Westin Manila on April 20, 2026. The invitation‑only, five‑hour program features showcooking, masterclasses and a wine panel aimed at showcasing premium Spanish...
Designer Yixuan Wang Invited to Collaborate with AFA Academy of Fine Arts
U.S.-based AFA Academy of Fine Arts announced its 2026 plan and has tapped internationally‑acclaimed designer Yixuan Wang to lead its visual design and brand communication. Wang, a recent iF Design Award winner for the pediatric device concept Breezy, will create...
Why Friction-Free Messaging Automation Beats Dedicated Retail Apps
Retail brands are abandoning costly native apps as consumer app fatigue rises, opting instead for messaging‑based commerce. Chatbots and AI‑driven assistants run on standardized APIs, letting retailers launch features instantly without app‑store approvals. The approach slashes development and maintenance expenses...
Dal Fiorentino Brings Signature Schiacciata to Notting Hill with Latest London Opening on Westbourne Grove
Dal Fiorentino, a Florentine‑inspired lunch concept, opened its fifth London restaurant on Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill. The outlet serves daily‑baked schiacciata flatbread sandwiches, offering more than 15 meat, vegetarian and vegan varieties prepared to order. Founded in 2022 by...
Reservations Open for MA/NA, a New Japanese Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Mayfair
London’s Thesleff Group has opened reservations for MA/NA, a new Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar launching on May 6, 2026 in Mayfair. The concept, inspired by the Japanese notion of mana, moves from a formal dining room serving certified Kobe...
New Neighbourhood Comfort Food Restaurant All Roads Opens in Brixton
Hospitality duo Malika Green and Paschelle Brown are launching All Roads, a 35‑cover neighbourhood restaurant in Brixton on May 6, 2026. The venue marks their first permanent location after three years of sold‑out supper clubs across London. The menu draws on Caribbean...
Hackney Art Week Returns for 2026 with Expanded Borough-Wide Programme
Hackney Art Week returns for 2026 with an expanded, borough‑wide programme running June 4‑14. The free festival will feature over 60 artists across 50 venues, turning galleries, cafés, pubs and street corners into creative spaces. Opening night at the Rose Lipman Building...
Jorja Smith Steps Into Spy Mode in Cinematic Video for Price of It All
Jorja Smith has dropped a cinematic, spy‑themed video for her new single “Price of It All,” which serves as the lead track on the “Bait” Inspired‑by soundtrack for Prime Video. Directed by KC Locke, the visual mirrors the series’ blend...
The White Lotus Heads to the French Riviera as Season Four Begins Filming
HBO’s acclaimed series *The White Lotus* begins filming its fourth season on the French Riviera, with locations spanning Cannes, St Tropez, Monaco and Paris. The narrative will unfold against the backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival, following a new cohort of...
Ashcombe X Carousel Returns for 2026 with Exclusive Fire-Led Dining and Star Chef Line-Up
London’s Carousel collective will host its third Ashcombe Estate pop‑up this summer, offering fire‑cooked tasting menus across 22 weekends from May to September. Each Saturday night, 20 guests will dine at the custom WildKitchen outdoor kitchen, followed by a two‑night...
Grain Opens in Holborn with Mediterranean-Inspired Bowls
Independent restaurant Grain opened at 272 High Holborn, London, serving Mediterranean‑inspired grain bowls built around saffron rice, tri‑colour quinoa and grain lentils. The menu features seven signature bowls, a build‑your‑own option, and filled sourdough pitta and bagel items, with all...
Grief and Mystery Collide in Trailer for Indie Noir I’ve Seen All I Need to See
A new trailer for the indie noir *I’ve Seen All I Need to See* showcases a ghost‑story‑infused, non‑linear drama about an actor confronting her sister’s violent death. The film, written and directed by Zeshaan Younus, has already secured the Grand...
Kidnapping, Secrets and Romance Collide in First Look at Ester Expósito’s Drawn Together
Prime Video unveiled a first look at *Drawn Together*, a Spanish‑language thriller starring Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego García. The film follows a wealthy young woman kidnapped and later released, who is assigned a bodyguard, sparking a tense romance amid...
“Life Is Never Black and White – It’s a Kaleidoscope”: Agnieszka Grochowska on Brother at Kinoteka Film Festival 2026
Polish drama *Brother* premiered at London’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival 2026, offering a gritty portrait of a working‑class family under pressure. The film follows 14‑year‑old Dawid as he protects his younger brother while coping with an absent father and a...
Mint | Show Review
BBC’s new series Mint, directed by indie filmmaker Charlotte Regan, arrives on iPlayer on 20 April 2026. Set in Grangemouth, Scotland, the show subverts classic crime‑family tropes by foregrounding a tender, Romeo‑and‑Juliet‑style romance. Emma Laird stars as Shannon, the daughter of a...
The Blue Trail | Movie Review
Gabriel Mascaro’s new film *The Blue Trail* follows 77‑year‑old Tereza on a daring quest to fly before a forced relocation to the mysterious Colony. Set against Brazil’s Amazon rainforests, the story blends a subtle dystopian bureaucracy with vivid, mythic visuals....
Colours of Time | Movie Review
Cédric Klapisch’s new film *Colours of Time* weaves two timelines—a 19th‑century Parisian art scene and a present‑day family gathering in Normandy—using art as a subtle backdrop rather than the focal point. The story follows ancestor Adèle’s quest for a vanished...
Rosa’s Thai Celebrates Songkran with Bangkok Trip Giveaway and Special Menu for April
Rosa’s Thai is marking Thailand’s Songkran festival with a UK‑wide promotion that includes a prize draw for a round‑trip flight and five‑night stay in Bangkok, two limited‑edition dishes, and daily free Pad Thai giveaways at three locations. Diners who book and...
Michelin-Starred Chefs Tom Brown and Arturo Granato to Join Forces for Exclusive Galvin La Chapelle Dinner This May
Michelin‑starred Galvin La Chapelle will host a one‑night collaborative dinner on 27 May, pairing chef‑director Arturo Granato with rising star Tom Brown. The £125 (~$155) tasting menu blends Brown’s Cornwall‑inspired seafood with Granato’s Mediterranean‑infused dishes, with an optional £75 (~$93)...
Thirty7 to Celebrate English Rosé Producer The Heretics with Special Dinner and a Party
London’s Thirty7 restaurant is staging a ticketed dinner and party on May 7, 2026, titled “The Heretics Get Out of Hand.” The event celebrates its multi‑year partnership with English rosé maker The Heretics, featuring a three‑course menu paired with the winery’s...
Silva Appoints Charlie Dilworth as Head Chef to Lead Anniversary Menu in Mayfair
Silva, the Mayfair Mediterranean restaurant celebrating its first anniversary, has hired 29‑year‑old Charlie Dilworth as head chef. Dilworth arrives from a Michelin‑starred background, most recently senior sous chef at Lita, and will debut a new menu on 28 April. The refreshed...
1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen Reopens Atop John Lewis Oxford Street for Summer Dining and Drinks
The 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen has reopened on the roof of John Lewis’s flagship Oxford Street store for the summer season. Operated in partnership with hospitality group Benugo, the venue offers an al fresco dining experience featuring Mediterranean‑inspired sharing plates and...
The Royal Horseguards Hotel to Reopen Summer Terrace with New Menu and London Eye Views This Month
The Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster is set to reopen its summer terrace on April 13, 2026, operating daily from noon to 10 p.m. The outdoor venue offers alfresco dining with unobstructed views of the London Eye and a dog‑friendly policy....
Honest Burgers Teams up with Sauce Shop for Limited-Edition Maple Cajun BBQ Burger and Wings
British chain Honest Burgers has partnered with condiment maker Sauce Shop to roll out a limited‑edition Maple Cajun BBQ burger and wings across all 45 UK locations until May 11, 2026. The menu item features smoky bacon, American cheese, buttermilk‑fried...
“We Were Defending the Underdogs a Lot of the Time”: Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe on Zero Stars
TLC UK’s new travel series *Zero Stars* premieres on 12 April 2026, starring comedians Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe. The duo visits destinations that have earned the lowest online reviews, delivering a comedic take on bad hotels, food and attractions. The launch...
Cannes 2026 Reveals Official Selection with Almodóvar, Farhadi and Travolta in the Mix
The Cannes Film Festival announced its Official Selection for 2026, running May 12‑23. The Competition slate features new works by veteran auteurs Pedro Almodóvar, Asghar Farhadi and Hirokazu Kore‑eda, alongside rising talents such as Lukas Dhont and Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Opening the...
Tigermilk to Launch Flagship Spitalfields Restaurant with 280 Seats and Grand Latin American Design
Tigermilk, the Latin American‑inspired brasserie group, will open its largest restaurant to date in London’s Spitalfields on April 30, 2026. The flagship venue at the London Fruit Exchange offers 280 seats across two floors, including 230 indoor places and a 50‑cover terrace,...
Monaco Celebrates Record 14 Michelin Stars as Principality Hosts Historic Awards Ceremony
Monaco hosted the 117th Michelin Guide France & Monaco ceremony, marking the first time in over 120 years the event was held outside France. The principality now boasts 14 Michelin stars across nine restaurants within just over two square kilometres....
Crust Bros and Daffodil Mulligan Unveil Limited-Edition Guinness Rarebit Pizza for April
Neapolitan pizza chain Crust Bros has teamed with Richard Corrigan’s Daffodil Mulligan to launch a limited‑edition Guinness rarebit and sugar‑pit‑cured bacon pizza, priced at approximately $23, available at all Crust Bros venues throughout April. Each pizza sold contributes £1 (about $1.30) to the...
Petersham Nurseries Announces Chelsea Flower Show Debut and Spring Programme for 2026
Petersham Nurseries will make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2026, presenting a house‑plant studio inspired by its Richmond conservatory. The garden centre is also launching a spring menu featuring asparagus, peas, broad beans and herbs...
Florence Korea Film Fest 2026: The Mutation | Movie Review
Korean director Shin Su‑won’s sixth feature, *The Mutation*, won Best Feature Film at the 24th Florence Korea Film Festival. The road‑movie follows Se‑oh, a Korean man whose genetic mutation gives him a Black appearance, and woodworker Sora, who is coping...
Japanese Dual-Concept Ramen and Handroll Bar to Open Tomorrow in Soho
Chef Teddy Lee is launching a two‑floor Japanese venue in Soho on April 3, 2026. The ground floor, Maki & Ramen Soho, serves classic comfort dishes like tonkotsu ramen, sushi rolls and cocktails across 110 seats. The upper floor, Maki Nori, offers...
The Sloane Club Opens Doors to Public for First Time with New Café and Wine Bar in Chelsea
The Sloane Club, a historic Chelsea private members' club, is launching its first public venue, Café 1922, on April 7, 2026. Located on Lower Sloane Street, the all‑day café and evening wine bar offers handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and a...
Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder Lead Jane Schoenbrun’s Eerie New Horror Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
MUBI has released the first look at *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*, a new horror film directed by Jane Schoenbrun and starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder. The story follows a young director reviving a struggling slasher franchise,...
Michael B Jordan and Juno Temple Trade Places in Netflix’s Wild New Animated Comedy Swapped
Netflix unveiled the trailer for *Swapped*, an animated comedy debuting on May 1, 2026. The film follows a woodland creature voiced by Michael B. Jordan and a majestic bird voiced by Juno Temple who magically exchange bodies, sparking chaotic, comedic adventures. Directed by...
John Travolta Takes to the Skies with Directorial Debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach at Cannes 2026
John Travolta will debut his first feature as director, *Propeller One‑Way Night Coach*, at the Cannes Premiere strand of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film, based on a children’s book he wrote in the late 1990s, follows a boy’s...
Urban Greens and Kricket Team up to Launch Limited-Edition Indian-Inspired Salad Across London
London’s fast‑casual salad chain Urban Greens has partnered with Indian restaurant group Kricket to debut a limited‑edition Kricket Salad. The dish, inspired by achaar pickles and channa pulao, will be sold at all six Urban Greens locations from early April...