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Evening Standard
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
The best Chinese restaurants in London, from A Wong to the Sichuan
There is, appropriately, a quartet of Four Seasons across central London, including the Queensway original and two outposts on Gerrard Street, all instantly recognisable by the burnished chunks of roast duck and pork hanging in the window for which the chain is justly celebrated. But this tiny Wardour Street branch is our favourite. The belly pork just seems that bit crisper, the char siu a tad juicier, the duck fat slightly more luscious, while the handful of tables means things never get too rowdy and make it somewhere to know when you just fancy a solo set lunch deal of roast meat on rice and a scroll though the news. A side order of ginger and garlic oil is essential while there are also the usual crab and lobster plates, bowls of viscous soup and blandly reassuring bean curd dishes, plus esoteric specials of griddle-cooked pig's trotter and poached sliced beef in hot chilli oil – but really, if you're not here for the roast meat, you're in the wrong restaurant. If you can't get in here, head down to the Hippodrome (no, seriously, do), where their sister restaurant is: Chop, Chop. Chop, Chop truly is excellent, with stylish surroundings, warm staff, and an excellent range of drinks. It's Four Seasons luxe, really.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Montreal's Hippodrome to be transformed into modular housing for the homeless
Once complete there will be 28 rooms including two units for couples at Montreal's old Hippodrome site. (Matt Grillo/CTV)
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic city centre venue where BBC legends once starred ‘to be demolished' after 110 years
The building was set to be refurbished STAGE EXIT Iconic city centre venue where BBC legends once starred 'to be demolished' after 110 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ICONIC city centre theatre is being demolished after a series of arson attacks. The venue has hosted Morecambe and Wise along with some of Britain's all-time greats of the stage. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The venue is in the centre of Derby Credit: BPM 7 The hippodrome has suffered three fires in just 32 days Credit: Spotted Alvaston-Original 7 The venue was used as a bingo hall until 2007. when it closed Credit: Theatres Trust/David Marsden The Derby Hippodrome is being demolished, despite the historic building's Grade II protected status. Derby City Council said it had to use emergency powers to make the site safe after damage from a series of arson attacks. The building was set ablaze on Friday last week, with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service confirming on Monday that this was done deliberately. This was the third fire the theatre has suffered in just over a month, with incidents in mid-April and early May causing significant damage to its structural integrity. On Sunday, contractors began the process of demolishing the Hippodrome. The theatre is over a hundred years old, having been erected in 1914, and seats over 2,000 spectators. It spent the first 20 years of its life as a cinema, before Morecambe and Wise appeared in the panto classic Babes in the Wood in the 1950s, when it reopened. The venue played host to other national treasures, such as singer George Formby and comic Frankie Howerd. Until as late as 2007, the structure was still being used as a bingo hall, before closing its doors to the public. In February, the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust announced its ambition to compulsory purchase the site and renovate it as an alternative music venue. Wrecking machines move in to demolish 'ghost town' Scots estate dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' These hopes were boosted by The Theatres Trust (TTT) recently awarding a grant to the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust to advance this work. But tragically, these hopes seem to be in vain, as the council has said it does not yet know if any of the red brick theatre can be saved. Its Public Safety chairman, Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, said: "At the end of the day, we have a responsibility to keep residents safe. "I understand there are people upset because it is a Grade Two listed building but ultimately you must compare that with the possible loss of life if it comes to collapse." The council said the roof of the building, next to Macklin Street, was destroyed on Sunday, and one of the Hippodrome's walls was demolished. This work was done to "level the basement" so that machines can move further into the site and destroy other parts of the structure. While necessary for public safety, the demolition has caused a great deal of upset among local bodies and residents. TTT Chief executive Joshua McTaggart said: "Derby Hippodrome had an irreplaceable social and cultural heritage, much of which is now likely to be sadly lost. "But this is about more than just heritage. 'Until this recent series of fires, there was still a realistic opportunity to save parts of the building and bring it back into use as an independent music venue." Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust added: "This marks the final chapter in a long and troubled history that has ultimately led to the loss of a building of significant historic and architectural value." Derby Hippodrome is owned by a foreign finance firm. The public have been asked to stay away from the demolition site to enable works to take place. 7 The hippodrome is more than 100 years old Credit: Alamy 7 The Hippodrome wears the scars of its recent fires Credit: Alamy 7 The demolition site is closed off from the public Credit: BPM
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Demolition begins at fire-damaged Hippodrome
Demolition work is under way at a former theatre in Derby that was badly damaged in a fire. Derby City Council said it had used emergency planning powers to send contractors in to deal with the remains of the Hippodrome in Green Lane. Firefighters were called to the building to deal with a blaze on Friday. On Sunday, a spokesperson for the city council said the demolition had been ordered over concerns about the safety of the property. The contractors are set to return to the site to continue the demolition during the week, the spokesperson added. The theatre dates back to 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in 2007. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict theatre Derby City Council
BBC News
18-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Demolition begins at fire-damaged Hippodrome theatre in Derby
Demolition work is under way at a former theatre in Derby that was badly damaged in a City Council said it had used emergency planning powers to send contractors in to deal with the remains of the Hippodrome in Green were called to the building to deal with a blaze on Sunday, a spokesperson for the city council said the demolition had been ordered over concerns about the safety of the property. The contractors are set to return to the site to continue the demolition during the week, the spokesperson theatre dates back to 1914 but was last used as a bingo hall before it shut in 2007.
