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London cafe wars: Daisy Green owner breaks silence amid ‘David and Goliath’ takeover row

Prue Freeman has faced backlash and legal action since Daisy Green’s takeover of Hoxton Beach was announced

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Couple launch judicial review over 'unfair' takeover of Hampstead Heath cafes

The couple have now formally notified the City of London Corporation that they intend to seek a judicial review

Evening Standard · Feb 2

‘Small mercies’: north London cafe evictions paused after legal challenge

City of London Corporation accused of lack of transparency in retendering process that handed contracts to Daisy Green

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Anger as four Hampstead Heath cafés replaced despite backing from Benedict Cumberbatch

The City of London Corporation has confirmed four popular cafés will be taken over by Daisy Green, despite opposition from residents, campaigners and celebrities

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025

Youth Group on Forever Young at 20 and gen X middle age: ‘Angst doesn’t go away just because you get older’

As the band return with their sixth album, Big Whoop, frontman Toby Martin reflects on fatherhood, mortality and their love-hate relationship with their biggest hit

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025