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• Wild Things: Don't take trees for granted

  27-04-2025 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Wild Things columnist Eric Brown discovers a new identification guide devoted to educating about trees and disclosing how important they are to both wildlife and humans.
  
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• The Highgate poet who saved a London train station and had a pub named after him

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Highgate born and bred Sir John Betjeman campaigned to save St Pancras station and earned himself a statue, and a pub named after him.
  
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• Former boxing champion facing 'fight of his life' to hold fundraiser in Romford

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Boxing legend Charlie Magri is set to hold a fundraising event at Worldwide Signings in Romford Shopping Hall following his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
  
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• Bromley named fifth most peaceful place to live in England

  24-01-2026 13:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  New data has revealed that Bromley is among the most “peaceful” places to live in England.
  
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• Mitcham ‘paedo tourist’ was to travel abroad and pay to rape six-year-olds

  24-01-2026 12:59 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A Mitcham man has been jailed for life after arranging to travel abroad and pay to rape children.
  
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• Dozens of firefighters battle data centre fire in east London

  24-01-2026 12:59 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Dozens of firefighters have battled a fire in the basement of a data centre in east London.
  
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• Plans for Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge closure tonight CANCELLED

  24-01-2026 12:34 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A planned road closure has been cancelled due to the ongoing closure of the west (left) Dartford Tunnel northbound.
  
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• Supermarket makes cheeky offer to supply McDonald's hash browns after £1.99 outrage

  24-01-2026 11:10 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain Iceland has made an offer to supply McDonald's with hash browns after criticism online for a single item being priced at £1.99
  
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• LIVE updates as major road closed through park for crash investigation

  24-01-2026 10:37 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A major road is closed in east London after a crash with an investigation underway. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as New Cross road blocked days after fatal crash on same street

  24-01-2026 10:33 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A2 New Cross Road is currently blocked eastbound following a crash, with queueing traffic building in the area.
  
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• How a future folk music legend transformed British theatre

  24-01-2026 07:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  New audio drama "Theatre Workshop" tells how Ewan MacColl and Joan Littlewood’s Salford company shaped British theatre. Features "Dirty Old Town".
  
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• The once derelict land that is now a green haven helping young people into work

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Gardening writer Ruth Pavey on Harington, the first project of its kind in London to offer horticultural training and a pathway into employment for young people with learning differences.
  
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• The Notting Hill pub with live music, DJ sets and a swanky invite-only upstairs

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Good Oak in Notting Hill is reimagining west London nightlife with live music, DJ sets and an invite-only upstairs space focused on culture, conversation and community.
  
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• The green Hertfordshire town featured in TV and film that you can get to by Tube

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Just 20 minutes from London by Tube is a Hertfordshire town where three rivers meet that has been featured in films like Indiana Jones.
  
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• Social enterprises can win up to £24,000 in Dragon's Den-style event

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Social enterprises in East London can apply for Investec Beyond Business 2026, offering up to £24,000 funding, expert mentoring, and start-up support.
  
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• Santa's sleigh celebrates 60 years in Sutton and Cheam

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Cheam and Sutton Rotary celebrates 60 years of Santa Sleigh, raising £1 million for Sutton and Cheam charities.
  
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• Pre-loved prom dresses to be given out in Brentwood this March

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The Baytree Shopping Centre's Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up returns to Brentwood in March, offering free prom outfits to teens. Donate dresses, suits and accessories.
  
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• Popular lifestyle brand finally announces opening date of newest London store

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene is set to open the doors to its new Islington store next month.
  
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• New Camden Council boss meets children at award-winning community centre

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Camden Council CEO Jon Rowney visits The Winch in Swiss Cottage to learn how the award-winning community centre supports families, youth and wellbeing.
  
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• Much-loved football pitch gets full makeover with brand new surface

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Whittington Park in Islington unveils a new artificial football pitch, boosting facilities for Islington Borough Ladies FC and local teams.
  
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• 'I crossed London for a bowl of legendary ramen and I wasn't disappointed'

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Ivan Ramen has just opened their first bricks and mortar restaurant in Clerkenwell so we went along to try the Netflix chef's legendary noodle bowls.
  
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• Households to see energy bills fall with new heat network

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Brent Council approves £36m South Kilburn District Heat Network to cut energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and support residents amid cost of living crisis.
  
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• Historic hamlet just 1 hour from London you’ve never heard for a peaceful wander

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  The hamlet of Cow Roast in Hertfordshire is just one hour from London and is perfect for a peaceful wander.
  
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• From club kid to cultural icon - Paris Hilton documentary hits London screens

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Paris Hilton’s new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir, is screening in cinemas across London, exploring her life, influence and return to music.
  
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• Canalside bar overlooking market set to reopen after refurb

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Lockside in Camden is sprucing up its terrace overlooking the famous market and is set to reopen this weekend, with a launch party on February 5
  
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• Brixton blood donor centre changes more than 50k lives in its first year

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  More than 17,000 Londoners donated blood at Brixton’s NHS Blood and Transplant centre in its first year, saving 50,000+ lives and aiding sickle cell patients.
  
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• All the writers and events at the upcoming Deptford Literature Festival

  24-01-2026 06:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Deptford Literature Festival 2026 returns to Deptford Lounge, Lewisham, with talks, workshops, readings and events for all ages. Local authors, diverse stories.
  
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• Former councillor living in Enfield admits drugging and raping wife over 13 years

  23-01-2026 20:18 via london-now.co.uk
  
  A former councillor now living in Enfield has admitted drugging and raping his wife over a 13-year period in Swindon.
  
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• Five sentenced after man left paralysed in violent London shooting

  23-01-2026 19:16 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Five people have been sentenced after a violent shooting in Canning Town that left one of two brothers with life-changing injuries.
  
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• Harry Styles 'honoured' to be joined by Shania Twain for London tour dates

  23-01-2026 18:20 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Harry Styles has said he is 'amazed' and 'honoured' to be joined by Shania Twain at Wembley on his Together, Together tour this summer.
  
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