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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
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Marks and Spencer freezes online orders after cyber attack
Marks and Spencer has frozen online and app orders after the Easter cyber attack left customers unable to pay online. M&S has only said it was a 'cyber incident' and has not provided further details, in a statement shared on Instagram. It said: 'As part of our proactive management of the incident, we have made the decision to pause taking orders via our UK & Ireland websites and apps and some M&S International operated website. 'The M&S product range is available to browse online, and our stores remain open and ready to welcome and serve customers. We continue to manage the incident proactively and the M&S team – supported by leading experts – is working extremely hard to restore online operations and continue to serve customers well. READ MORE: 'Very warm for the time of year' - Met Office heatwave alert with temperatures 10C above average READ MORE: TfL warned 'intoxicated Tube passengers could die if improvements aren't made' 'We previously informed customers that there was no need to take any action. That remains the case, and we will let them know, if the situation changes. 'We remain grateful for the support that our customers, colleagues, partners and suppliers have shown during this time and will provide further updates, as appropriate.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by M&S (@marksandspencer) In an email to customers on Tuesday after first confirming the problem, M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said: 'I'm writing to let you know that over the last few days M&S has been managing a cyber incident. 'To protect you and the business, it was necessary to temporarily make some small changes to our store operations, and I am sincerely sorry if you experienced any inconvenience.' The company has taken actions to protect its network and has also reported the incident to data protection supervisory authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre. Shares in the company fell 4.8 per cent on Friday afternoon as a result. Stay up to date about London's hottest events, latest restaurant openings, and best deals with our Going Out Out newsletter. Sign up HERE!
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Wembley Stadium view from every seat for Oasis concert and capacity
People lucky enough to have bagged themselves tickets to Oasis at Wembley Stadium this summer can use an interactive map to see a 3D view of the stage from their seat. The UK's largest venue, with a capacity of 90,000, will be hosting the momentous Gallagher brothers reunion from July this year. Oasis will be playing the stadium on July 25, 26 and 30, August 2 and 3 as well as September 27 and 28. Included below is a venue map of the seating layout for the band's gigs later this year. Given the hefty ticket prices for the iconic gigs, fans naturally may want to know what their hard earned cash has earned them. Tickets are divided into standing, located on the pitch area of Wembley Stadium, as well as three separate tiered levels of seating. READ MORE: New South London padel venue planned with 4 courts at borough's first dedicated space for the sport READ MORE: Usher at The O2 setlist, London support act, stage times and last minute tickets The sections on the seating plan shows a dedicated area on the pitch for Floor Standing (Red). This is followed by Level 1 Seating (Blue), Level 2 Seating (Yellow) and Level 5 Seating (Green). The map shows the stadium blocks ranging from 101 to 144 for Level 1, 201 to 252 for Level 2, and 501 to 552 for Level 5. Seats are also located behind the stage, though the view could be obscured from this angle. Luckily for fans, Wembley Stadium has an interactive map which allows guests to check what their view would be from any seat in the arena. To see what your view of a concert would be like on the night, go to the page and select the music event option from the menu on the left. This will reorganise the plan to the typical setup seen for gigs at Wembley. Users can then browse the the view from each block of seats. Every area has its own dedicated visualisation to show how well the stage can be seen. While the majority long awaited Oasis comeback tour is sold out, keen fans could still get their hands on tickets through resale sites and official retailers such as Seat Unique. Resale tickets can be found through websites such as Twickets, which has been officially endorsed by the Oasis tour and Gallagher brothers. Have a story you want to share? Email Stay up to date about London's hottest events, latest restaurant openings, and best deals with our Going Out Out newsletter. Sign up HERE!
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
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Waitrose convenience store's plan to sell booze 24/7 in posh London neighbourhood sparks noise fears
Plans to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at a Waitrose convenience shop have concerned council officers, who said the South London store could become a magnet for late-night revellers. Wandsworth Council's noise team claimed local residents could be disturbed if Little Waitrose, at the Shell petrol station on Queenstown Road, in Battersea, is allowed to extend the hours it sells alcohol. Shell UK has applied to sell booze 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at the shop, which would allow customers to buy alcohol in store and delivery drivers to collect orders for residents. The venue can currently sell booze from 6am until midnight on Sundays to Thursdays, and up to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. The council's noise team objected to the plans, after raising concerns neighbours would be disturbed if the shop became one of the few in the borough able to sell alcohol around the clock. A letter from Robert Newby-Walker, Senior Environmental Services Officer, said: "Shops, stores and supermarkets selling alcohol can act as a magnet for people leaving other licensed premises to 'top up' their consumption. READ MORE: Secondary school places: London borough where children least likely to get first choice READ MORE: Police name Lewisham 'murder victim' as Eltham man appears in court "The particular client group seeking to buy alcohol for consumption off the premises in the early hours of the morning, therefore, differs from those seeking to buy other goods. Noise from revellers in the street, from people smoking outside premises on the public highway, or noises associated with comings and goings, where this can include third-party delivery riders as well as direct customers, cannot be controlled by the applicant nor by any other effective means other than by limiting the general hours in which premises can operate." But barrister Sarah Clover, representing the applicant, stressed the shop would not become a magnet for late-night revellers. She said the plans aimed to make life more convenient for passing drivers, at the council's licensing hearing on February 26. Ms Clover said: "This is all about insulating from loss of trade because people cannot get what they expect to get. People get confused when they are allowed to go in to buy some crisps and a packet of tea and some nappies or something, but they can't pick up a bottle of wine which is there… so they boycott that place and they go to somewhere else." She added the shop had no record of complaints, despite already having permission to stay open and sell non-alcoholic items 24 hours a day. The council's Licensing Committee will publish its decision on the plans in the coming days. Got a story? Email Stay up to date with London's most exciting events, newest restaurants and latest deals with our What's On newsletter, Going Out Out. You can sign up HERE .
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
London sweeps British Kebab Awards with 10 wins for top restaurants and takeaways
We all know London does kebabs well but now eight city spots can officially say they are the best of the best. The 13th annual British Kebab Awards saw takeaways, restaurants and chefs from every corner the capital take home top gongs for their high-quality food and dedication to the industry. Taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel yesterday (February 25), it was a big night in particular for Enfes Ocakbasi in Green Lanes, which was crowned Best Newcomer just three months after opening. It and sister restaurant of the same name in Enfield specialise in charcoal grilled meats served alongside Turkish spirit Raki. Not content with just one award, North London also received prizes for best regional restaurant, best shawarma, best takeaway, best supplier/manufacturer and chef of the year, with full details listed below. Each category was awarded by a panel of judges made up by the likes of restaurateur Mustafa Topkaya, Unite's Steve Turner, radio host Lucy Horbin and Sharon Hodgson MP. READ MORE: Enjoy 90 days of deals on your favourite dishes and days out with tastecard READ MORE: Marks and Spencer's £30 beauty box includes a full-size Clinique eye serum worth £35 They couldn't decide on London's best takeaway so both Hackney's Best Turkish Kebab and Wallington's Wallington Express are now proud titleholders. Overall, it was a successful night for 26 hospitality venues from as far away as Glasgow, Dorset and Liverpool, as well as Southwark, Whitechapel and Knightsbridge. Ibrahim Dogus, founder of the British Kebab Awards, said: 'The winners of the 2025 British Kebab Awards show the strength of the industry, with great restaurants, vans and takeaways in every corner of the nation. Chefs are constantly reinventing and refining the classic kebab, meaning there's something new from each one of this year's worthy winners. 'This year's winners represent everything that makes the British kebab industry special - diversity, quality, tradition, and innovation, and we're proud to be highlighting the leaders in this great industry." Here's all the London restaurants, takeaways and chefs that won big at the British Kebab Awards: Best kebab restaurant in North and West London WINNER Melissa's Restaurant (Edgware) Best kebab restaurant in South and East London WINNER - EV Restaurant (Southwark) WINNER - Efes Restaurant (Whitechapel) RUNNER UP - Lara Grill (Dagenham) Best kosher shawarma restaurant/takeaway WINNER - MAZAL (Camden Town) Best newcomer restaurant in London WINNER- Enfes Ocakbasi (Green Lanes) Best takeaway in London WINNER - Wallington Express (Wallington) WINNER - Best Turkish Kebab (Stoke Newington) Chef of the year WINNER - Mazlum Demir of SkewdKitchen (Barnet) Fine dining restaurant WINNER - The Mantl (Knightsbridge) Supplier and manufacturer award WINNER - Best Catering (Tottenham) Stay up to date about London's hottest events, latest restaurant openings, and best deals with our Going Out Out newsletter. Sign up HERE!
