Junior doctors walk out across SW hospitals, heat‑alert in place across London and Korean BBQ.

🇬🇧 SW News

SW London Hospitals Brace for Strike

Resident doctors across South West London NHS hospitals will strike from 7 am on 25 July until 7 am on 30 July, potentially disrupting emergency and non‑urgent care. NHS bosses urge patients to attend scheduled appointments unless contacted and seek alternative care via NHS 111 or GPs. Source

SW London Musician Convicted for Cyberflashing

Ben Gunnery, a violinist from Vauxhall, was found guilty of cyberflashing after sending explicit images to fellow musician Anna Downes. She says police delays left her feeling ignored. Gunnery received a two-year community order. Source

Pub Bag Swipe Caught on CCTV

A notorious bag thief, Sid Rebai (36), has been jailed for 2½ years after being filmed using his foot to drag away a backpack from an unsuspecting drinker outside a pub in the City of London. Plain‑clothes officers swiftly arrested him and returned the bag within minutes. Source

Northern Line Fatality at Charing Cross

A person was tragically hit and killed by a southbound Northern line train at Charing Cross at around 08:35 on 22 July 2025. Emergency services responded swiftly, the incident is not being treated as suspicious, and disruption remains major. Source

London Faces Possible Heatwave Alert

The Met Office has issued a yellow heat-health alert across London and the South East, warning of rising temperatures from mid‑July onwards. The region is now over twice as likely than usual to see a hot summer- stay cool and hydrated out there. Source

Immersive Amazement Park Coming

A world‑first Amazement Park is opening at Westfield London in summer 2026. Created by Wake The Tiger team behind Boomtown Fair, it’ll transform 80,000 sq ft of KidZania into a multi‑sensory art maze. Expect light, sound, storytelling and sustainability at its heart. Source

🎉 Upcoming Events 

3-day festival of art & whisky

Art and whiskey. Match made in heaven. Enjoy fine whiskies and gins at Crane Court Gallery's Spirit of Art Festival to celebrate the opening of its Square Mile Summer Exhibition. Source: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spirit-of-art-an-unmissable-3-day-festival-of-art-whisky-tickets-1450112829509 

SECRET CINEMA DOES GREASE

Grease is the word down in Battersea Park, as Secret Cinema's latest venture recreates the world of Pink Ladies and T Birds. Immerse yourself in the halls of Rydell High alongside Danny and Sandy.

Indie Trio Night

Catch Last Apollo, Family Stereo and Bellzzz live at Windmill Brixton on Wednesday 30 July, doors at 7:45 pm. Tickets are just around £5- £6 for this intimate indie‑pop/folk showcase in Brixton’s beloved live music venue. Source

Belfast Noise‑Rock Debut

Belfast quartet Stratford Rise make their London debut at Windmill Brixton on Thursday 31 July 2025, doors at 19:30. Expect visceral, theatrical math‑psych rock with support from Slowhandclap and Thorby. Tickets around £9-£10, 18+ only. Source

Bible Club Night

Bible Club returns to Windmill Brixton on Friday 1 August at 8 pm. Hosted by Adam Brennan (Fat White Family), the bill features DBA! (urgent guitar pop), Ethereum (glitzcore), Drift (industrial‑ambient) and Golden Toad (wonky swamp‑pop), with midnight karaoke afterwards. Tickets just £5, 18+. Source

Queens of Afrobeats Night

Brixton Fridays: Celebrating the Queens of Afrobeats hits The Blues Kitchen on Friday 1 August, doors at 20:00. A femme‑powered evening with live sets dedicated to Tyla, Ayra Starr, Tems and more, plus DJs spinning hip‑hop, R&B and Afrobeats until 3 am. From £5, 18+ only. Source

✨ Hidden Gems

(Click each title to see them on Google Maps)

Libano Restaurant Balham

Libano on Balham High Road is a buzzing Lebanese spot offering generous platters of mezze, charcoal grilled shawarma, kafta and shish taouk. BYOB, halal, veggie‑friendly and known for warm hospitality and authentic flavours- perfect for group feasts or casual meals.

Hana Korean Restaurant

A family‑run Korean gem on Battersea Rise, Hana has been serving up bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi pancakes, fried chicken and hotpots for years. Generous portions, gluten‑free and vegan options, homemade sauces and welcoming service make it a local favourite.

Gaya Korean Restaurant

Tucked in Raynes Park, Gaya serves homey, authentic Korean comfort food- from sizzling barbecue meats to seafood pancakes, stews and bibimbap. Generous portions, friendly family-run service and standout sides make it a local favourite with stellar reviews.