https://annalisesmith.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Annalise SmithenFri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/europe/travel/most-beautiful-places-in-europeContributed to this list. No. 10 & 28Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/europe/travel/most-beautiful-places-in-europehttps://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/londons-best-ramen-restaurantsContributed to the Best Ramen Restaurants. No. 14Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/londons-best-ramen-restaurantshttps://www.timeout.com/birmingham/restaurants/the-best-restaurants-in-birminghamContributed to this list. No. 4Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/birmingham/restaurants/the-best-restaurants-in-birminghamhttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/damm-adds-gluten-free-daura-00-lager/718144.articleSpanish brewer Damm has added a gluten-free, alcohol-free lager to its lineup.  The new brew, Daura 0.0%, has landed in Tesco stores ahead of a wider nationwide rollout (rsp: £5/4x330ml). The 17 IBU lager is “clean and intense in aroma, [with] delicate floral tones”, according to Damm. It promises “subtle cereal and toasted notes with a smooth texture and a well-balanced bitterness”.  “We know from consumer insight that there is demand for beers that work for people managing dietary requireme...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/damm-adds-gluten-free-daura-00-lager/718144.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/eden-mill-appoints-ex-brewdog-spirits-md-as-ceo/718118.articleEden Mill Distillery has announced the appointment of former BrewDog Distilling Co MD Steven Kersley as its chief executive officer.  Kersley, who exited BrewDog last October before the closure of its spirits arm was confirmed, takes charge of Eden Mill after its purchase out of administration by investment company Ruby Capital last November.  Kersley had “over a decade of senior leadership experience in the scotch whisky and craft spirits industry”, Eden Mill said in a statement. Prior to joi...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/eden-mill-appoints-ex-brewdog-spirits-md-as-ceo/718118.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-saint-rolls-out-alcohol-free-lime-lager-with-added-electrolytes/718110.articleIndependent alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint has unveiled a beer made with added electrolytes.  Lime & Sea Salt Lager has launched via DTC and on TikTok Shop (rsp: £24/12x330ml). Single 330ml cans will land on Ocado from mid-May (rsp: £2.10).  The new beer was brewed with lime and “mineral-rich sea salt,” Lucky Saint said. This provided drinkers with “essential electrolytes including magnesium, potassium and sodium to support hydration and performance”, it added.  Each can contains 305mg p...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lucky-saint-rolls-out-alcohol-free-lime-lager-with-added-electrolytes/718110.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asahi-uk-to-support-large-scale-regenerative-agriculture-initiative/718106.articleAsahi is to fund the farming of regenerative barley at an equivalent scale to 90% of its total UK beer production. A tie-up with malt supplier Boortmalt will see Asahi UK fund the production of 3,050 tonnes of regeneratively grown barley malt in 2026. This is equivalent to 100% of the pale malt used in the production of Asahi’s local British beers, including Fuller’s London Pride, Meantime Prime Pale, and Dark Star Hophead.  However, Asahi UK will not make the claim that its UK-produced beers...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asahi-uk-to-support-large-scale-regenerative-agriculture-initiative/718106.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/pieminister-looks-to-shake-up-quiches-with-deep-dish-duo/718024.articlePieminister has moved into quiches in a bid to “attract a younger audience” to the category.  The Bristol-based piemaker has debuted “deep dish” quiches in Eggs Benny and The Swiss. Both have landed in Waitrose stores and online via Ocado, Amazon and DTC (rsp: £3.65/220g).  Eggs Benny contains free-range British ham, spinach and vintage cheddar, whilst The Swiss features emmental, potato, leeks and vintage cheddar. Both use a wholegrain seeded pastry base and are intended to be consumed as a s...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/pieminister-looks-to-shake-up-quiches-with-deep-dish-duo/718024.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/trip-eyes-booming-sleep-supplements-market-with-dream-blend-duo/718131.articleTrip has continued to diversify beyond CBD with the addition of a new Dream Blend range to tap into the “fast-growing sleep supplements category”.  Dream Blend comes in two formats – Dream Powder (rsp: £29.99/30 servings) and Dream Gummies (rsp: £24.99/60 gummies). Both have launched via Trip’s website and on TikTok shop, and will hit Boots this spring.  Dream Powder blends tart cherry with magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, chamomile and lavender into a powder that can be stirred into water bef...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/trip-eyes-booming-sleep-supplements-market-with-dream-blend-duo/718131.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/gordons-continues-to-diversify-beyond-gin-with-ready-to-pour-spritz-duo/718064.articleGordon’s has continued to look beyond core gin for growth, adding a pair of ready-to-pour spritz serves. It has unveiled Gordon’s Spritz in Elderflower & Citrus and Watermelon & Berry flavours. They have landed in Tesco, and will be in Sainsbury’s and Asda stores from May (rsp: £10/75cl). The ready-to-pour spritzes combined “wine flavours” with the “botanical character of Gordon’s Gin” to create a “delicate, fruity and floral taste with a light fizz”, according to the brand.  Each bottle cont...Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/gordons-continues-to-diversify-beyond-gin-with-ready-to-pour-spritz-duo/718064.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/nandos-launches-viral-bukayo-saka-peri-peri-sauce-into-retail/717966.articleNando’s has launched its popular peri-peri sauce collab with footballer Bukayo Saka into retail.  The viral Peri-Peri Saka sauce, which the brand said fans had been “begging to buy” following its debut in Nando’s restaurants in 2024, has landed in Asda and Tesco stores (rsp: £4.50/500g).  It will also roll out in Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Ocado, Morrisons and Nisa in the coming weeks. The NPD, which is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher and halal shoppers, is Nando’s first collabor...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/nandos-launches-viral-bukayo-saka-peri-peri-sauce-into-retail/717966.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/wkd-launches-higher-abv-cocktail-range-for-at-home-gatherings/717999.articleWKD has added a new range of higher-abv cocktails to tap into a demand for at-home drinking. Bottles in Cheeky V and Venom have launched exclusively in Tesco (rsp: £2.60/275ml), with a trio of 330ml cans including a Blue Lagoon variant also available via Bestway (rsp: £3.10). Cheeky V will also launch in 330ml cans across One Stop and Co-op this summer. The 6.5% abv drinks were “designed to tap into growing demand for higher-abv, cocktail-style serves” while delivering “strong value for money...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/wkd-launches-higher-abv-cocktail-range-for-at-home-gatherings/717999.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/galbani-launches-burrata-minis-and-basil-infused-mozzarella-lines/718023.articleGalbani has announced the launch of Burrata Minis and Mozzarella Basil Infusion to recruit new shoppers.  The Lactalis-owned brand said the launches would bring “format innovation with elevated flavour” as well as added convenience and product differentiation.  Burrata Minis (rsp: £3.25/6x30g) are made in Italy from mozzarella filled with cream, delivering a “rich yet delicate flavour”. The brand said the SKU would give shoppers “a more accessible way to enjoy burrata in small portions, witho...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/galbani-launches-burrata-minis-and-basil-infused-mozzarella-lines/718023.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/plenish-grows-shots-lineup-with-fibre-and-high-strength-turmeric-variants/717946.articlePlenish has added Fibre and Ultra Turmeric shots to tap functional health trends.  Dosing bottles of the new flavours have landed in Sainsbury’s stores (rsp: £5.95-£6.95/420ml), with Ultra Turmeric also available in a 60ml shot format (rsp: £2.30). Both are also available via DTC. Fibre is made with cold-pressed ginger, lime and mint, and contains 5g of fibre – equivalent to 16% of the daily recommended intake for adults.  It was launched in response to growing demand for products high in fib...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/plenish-grows-shots-lineup-with-fibre-and-high-strength-turmeric-variants/717946.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/seabrook-rolls-toy-story-lentil-crisps-into-asda/717941.articleSeabrook has launched a duo of Toy Story-branded lentil crisps into Asda, as part of a tie-up with Disney’s Pixar Studios.  Multipacks in Cheesy Pizza and Wild West BBQ are in stores now (rsp: £1.65/6x17g).  The HFSS-compliant lentil-based snacks were “the perfect accompaniment” to the upcoming Toy Story 5 film, Seabrook said. “As a brand that is synonymous with laughter and fun, we know that this collaboration with Disney and Pixar will resonate with our audience, many that will have grown u...Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/seabrook-rolls-toy-story-lentil-crisps-into-asda/717941.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/walls-adds-uk-first-high-protein-sausage-roll/717875.articleWall’s Pastry has introduced what it claims is the UK’s first high-protein sausage roll available in retail.  Wall’s Pastry High Protein Sausage Roll – which the supplier said was the result of a year of product development – has landed in Tesco and Morrisons stores (rsp: £1.50/120g).  It contains 16g of protein and just 303 calories per roll.  The NPD was aimed at recruiting young and health-conscious shoppers looking for a convenient chilled pastry snack without “compromising on flavour”, a...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/walls-adds-uk-first-high-protein-sausage-roll/717875.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/truestart-adds-espresso-coffee-concentrate-to-tap-booming-iced-coffee-demand/717908.articleChallenger brand TrueStart Coffee has moved to take advantage of “booming” demand for iced coffee with the launch of its first coffee concentrate. It will roll Espresso Coffee Concentrate (rsp £6.50/one litre) into Asda stores from next month. The NPD will also launch via DTC and on Ocado on 5 May.  It contained the equivalent to 20 espressos and could be used to make café-quality “iced coffee or coffee-based cocktails at home”, TrueStart said.  Iced coffee was moving from a seasonal to every...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/truestart-adds-espresso-coffee-concentrate-to-tap-booming-iced-coffee-demand/717908.articlehttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/the-gym-kitchen-launches-high-protein-ready-to-eat-meat-quartet/717897.articleThe Gym Kitchen has rolled a new range of ready-to-eat, high-protein meats into Tesco. The four-strong range, called Ready-To-Eat Meats, arrived in stores on 13 April. It comprises Tikka Shredded Chicken, BBQ Shredded Chicken, Hot Honey Ham and Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs (rsp: £3.25/160g). Each contains up to 36g of protein per serving.  Ready-To-Eat Meats were designed to be the “perfect protein addition” to a salad or sandwich but could also be eaten straight from the pack without additiona...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/the-gym-kitchen-launches-high-protein-ready-to-eat-meat-quartet/717897.articlehttps://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/yeyes-noodle-dumpling-sohoIf you’re anything like me, your Instagram feed is overwhelmed by influencers promoting the hottest new Chinese restaurants in London. In a saturated Soho, places like these now have to work harder to cut through the noise. But Ye Ye’s on Wardour Street ditches the theatrics. Instead, it leans into a homely, slightly weathered charm – offering genuinely tasty, bang-for-your-buck food. Ye Ye’s – meaning grandfather’s in Chinese – is an inviting testament to its family-friendly name. Founder Jian...Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/yeyes-noodle-dumpling-sohohttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/the-10-downing-street-garden-will-open-to-the-public-for-one-day-this-summer-heres-how-to-visit-041726London Open Gardens will see 120 exclusive green spaces open up in the city this June, including Keir Starmer’s gaffIf you’re one of those nosy Londoners who likes to look through people’s living rooms and right into their gardens as you walk past houses, this one’s for you. In June, you’ll get the chance to snoop around Keir Starmer’s backyard as part of a city-wide event. The 2026 edition of the annual London Open Gardens will feature guided tours of 10 Downing Street’s garden. That’s right,...Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/london/news/the-10-downing-street-garden-will-open-to-the-public-for-one-day-this-summer-heres-how-to-visit-041726https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/a-new-15-million-train-station-will-boost-access-to-one-of-britains-greatest-national-parks-041726It’s (nearly) time to lace up those hiking boots, because a new station near Dartmoor National Park is opening this summerIt’s all well and good saving the Instagram reels of the UK’s best hidden hiking gems, but if your only method of travel is public transport, it’s usually too much of a faff to actually get to those trails. However, in good news for non-driving hikers wanting to explore Dartmoor, you’ll have more transport options from this summer. A £15 million interchange is expected to op...Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/a-new-15-million-train-station-will-boost-access-to-one-of-britains-greatest-national-parks-041726https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/this-underrated-british-museum-is-getting-a-game-changing-refurb-041626A North Yorkshire institution best known for its Anglo Saxon treasures will receive hundreds of thousands of pounds for a revampIf you’re a real Anglo-Saxon nerd, you’re probably familiar with Kirkleatham Museum, which is near its namesake town in North Yorkshire. The institution claims to host the most important Anglo-Saxon burial discovery in northern England. And in exciting news for medieval history aficionados, Kirkleatham is set to benefit from a £272,000 grant. According to Redcar and Cl...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/this-underrated-british-museum-is-getting-a-game-changing-refurb-041626https://www.timeout.com/london/news/more-wild-cows-are-now-roaming-south-london-heres-where-you-can-see-them-040926Citizen Zoo released more Sussex cows into London on April 2. Unless you find yourself in the middle of Tolworth’s fields, you probably won't encounter them..Three Sussex cattle were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields, the first large-scale rewilding site in southwest London, last Thursday, April 2. They join the three Sussex cows that were released in February by the Deputy Mayor of London, Mete Çoban. The release is part of the Wild Tolworth project, run by Citizen Zoo in collaboration...Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/london/news/more-wild-cows-are-now-roaming-south-london-heres-where-you-can-see-them-040926https://www.timeout.com/london/news/london-is-getting-a-mind-boggling-new-illusion-museum-040826The Museum of Illusions will land on Tottenham Court Road this May, following the popularity of its first UK outpost in ManchesterIs your Instagram feed full of influencers hanging off of ceilings? Well, don’t be fooled, they’ve probably just paid a visit to the Museum of Illusions. Despite having nearly 70 locations worldwide, there’s currently only one in the UK, and that’s in Manchester. That is, until May. Good news for London-dwellers – the museum brand is opening a second British branch fo...Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.timeout.com/london/news/london-is-getting-a-mind-boggling-new-illusion-museum-040826https://gtfomag.com/the-bug-bb-housing-crisis/As Londoners struggle to find decent housing, the city’s insects face a crisis of their own. With natural habitats disappearing, bug hotels are meant to offer refuge, but without the right design, they may be doing more harm than good.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://gtfomag.com/the-bug-bb-housing-crisis/https://gtfomag.com/gen-z-flocks-to-birdwatching/The hobby has found a new audience thanks to avian apps.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://gtfomag.com/gen-z-flocks-to-birdwatching/https://gtfomag.com/london-climbers-are-taking-the-concrete-jungle-literally-how-do-you-like-to-urban-climb/We’ve all seen Alex Honnold free soloing Taipei 101. But have you ever considered  having a go yourself? On a MUCH smaller scale, of course…Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://gtfomag.com/london-climbers-are-taking-the-concrete-jungle-literally-how-do-you-like-to-urban-climb/https://disegnojournal.com/newsfeed/the-nook-glasgow-samhTucked away behind the pale green wire-framed windows of a Grade B-listed Thomson, Sandilands and MacLeod building in Glasgow is The Nook – the first of a new series of mental health hubs for Scotland. Behind those green windows, round, yellow-stemmed tables congregate at the entrance to the building, accompanied by glossy wooden chairs. Against a two-tone wall of blue-lilac and pale peach, the room unfolds into a series of loosely defined areas that can support different visitors, and render me...Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://disegnojournal.com/newsfeed/the-nook-glasgow-samhhttps://read.firstnews.co.uk/2025/12/25/fried-chicken-for-christmas/content.htmlForget pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and stuffing. Japan celebrates Christmas with a party-sized bucket of KFC chicken! Beginning in 1974, eating KFC at Christmas has grown into a national tradition in Japan, with an estimated 3.6 million families tucking in. Lots of theories surrounding the origins of this tradition exist, including the manager of Japan’s first KFC, Takeshi Okawara, overhearing a Western visitor talking about having turkey for Christmas. To boost sales, Okawara introduced...Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://read.firstnews.co.uk/2025/12/25/fried-chicken-for-christmas/content.htmlhttps://read.firstnews.co.uk/2025/12/24/surfs-up-santa/content.htmlDid you know that Christmas lands right in the middle of the Australian summer? Rather than snuggling up and drinking hot chocolate in front of the fireplace, people down under often head to the beach and cook Christmas dinner over the barbecue. Every year, typically on Christmas Eve, Australian beaches host ‘Santa surfing’ events. Hundreds of surfers take to the waves dressed as Santa to raise money for charity. To make the most of the sun, Australians traditionally celebrate with a beach ba...Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://read.firstnews.co.uk/2025/12/24/surfs-up-santa/content.html