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Cool off this summer with a swim in London’s docks and wharfs
At Canary Wharf there are open air performances, screenings, family events and open water swimming, while at Royal Docks there's a family lido, outdoor performances, and a Finnish sauna.
Summer In The City is Canary Wharf's mix of free activities including family movie nights, minigolf and ping pong, and open water swimming in Middle…
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London landlord plans redundancies as it dials down development
A2Dominion is planning to cut the size of its development team by around half, with around 35 redundancies expected to be made as it focuses on investing in its current stock.A2Dominion’s Deans Court development. The landlord is planning to roughly halve its development teamSharelinesA2Dominion is planning to cut the size of its development team…
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Fire destroys flat as two rushed to hospital
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called at 3.58am today (July 21) to a blaze on Forest Road in Walthamstow, which had torn through a three-storey mixed-use building, after receiving six calls about the blaze.
A flat on the second floor was destroyed by fire and two people had evacuated before LFB crews arrived.
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The ten picturesque south east London spots perfect for picnics
People love picnics because they combine the joy of the great outdoors with the pleasure of good food and even better company.
National Picnic Month in July celebrates this timeless tradition, encouraging everyone to pack a basket, ditch the screens, and embrace the simple, blissful act of dining alfresco.
1. Greenwich Park
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Concern for missing teen girl prompts wider search into South London
The Met have taken up an appeal for two missing youths following a general alert issued by Sussex Police.
That is because they believe the pair – Macey Taylor, 16, and Billy Ross, 20, have connections to Croydon.
Sussex Police posted an appeal on X, asking the pair to get in touch. It said: “Macey and Billy – if you see this, please report to…
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High LTN and CPZ coverage sees Southwark named London’s fifth best for ‘healthy streets’ –
Southwark has been named the fifth best borough in London for having ‘healthy streets’.
Boroughs were judged based on factors including the proportion of road with low traffic neighbourhoods, 20mph speed limits and controlled parking zones (CPZs).
The accolade was awarded by the Healthy Streets coalition, a group made up of…
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Dalston: Girl, 9, ‘may never speak again’ after drive-by shooting in London – as images of
A nine-year-old girl who was critically injured when a motorcycle gunman opened fire at a London restaurant "may never speak or move again" - as police released new pictures of the suspect.
Three men were also injured…
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Joe Namy’s Radio Underground goes live at Waterloo Underground station.
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Art on the Underground programme has revealed a new sound artwork Radio Underground from London-based artist Joe Namy.Joe Namy, ‘Radio Underground, 2024. Waterloo Underground station, Commissioned by Art on the Underground. Photo GG ArchardThe work has been developed following collaboration and community engagement…
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The ultimate Swiftie? Princess Charlotte wears friendship bracelets to Wimbledon – after
The Princess famously joined her father Prince William and older brother Prince George for a family outing to see the popstar perform in London last month. Sources revealed at the time that Charlotte is a ‘huge Taylor Swift fan’ and had wanted to go to the Eras tour for months before the royal family attended the concert at Wembley in June.The…
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Second child dies as police probe cause of tragic house fire
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has confirmed the death of another child who was injured in a fire in Napier Road yesterday (July 13).
The child was one of five people, including two other children and two adults, taken to hospital with injuries.
40 firefighters from across Stratford, Barking and Ilford stations were dispatched to…
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