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WATCH: Teddington walking tour shines a light on High Street’s 33 historic sites

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Life

London sisters create jewellery from forgotten technology

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Time-travel ticket: TfL celebrates 25 years with vintage train  

King Charles at Windsor Flower Show admiring a garden alongside a group of attendees.
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King Charles visits charity’s garden at Royal Windsor Flower Show

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Bold new plan for Volunteering Kingston

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Southwark’s almshouses: a legacy built to shelter

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New £30m scheme to create thousands of jobs across London

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Inspirational Kingston woman completes London to Brighton Bike Ride in handcycle

A 49-year-old Kingston woman with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) pedalled her way to success in the London to Brighton Bike Ride

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Best things to do in Kensington and Chelsea this summer

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London is the UK’s least financially-open region

London’s postcode lottery for EHCPs

Merton residents rally for better public toilet provisions 

Sport

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Women in Sport research reveals black girls are being failed by sport 

Recent data revealed the staggering disparity between the sporting dreams of black girls and their real-life opportunities in the UK.

BellaVelo cycling club members on a group ride out on a summery day.

Pedaling Past Barriers: South West London’s Largest Women’s Only Cycling Club

WATCH: Meet London’s medieval combat fighters combining martial arts with swords and shields

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WATCH: D Word 5 Conference inspiring diversity in sports media 

Stands of Trent Bridge for England vs Zimbabwe

WATCH: Zimbabwe cricket fans descend on English soil for first Test in 22 years

Life

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London beats national average for levels of regular exercise in 2024

WATCH: Covid-safe events creating community for the immunocompromised

BellaVelo cycling club members on a group ride out on a summery day.

Pedaling Past Barriers: South West London’s Largest Women’s Only Cycling Club

The New Covent Garden Market entrance runs next to the train tracks in Nine Elms, alongside a blue sky with clouds.

WATCH: New Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years in Nine Elms 

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WATCH: The decline of grassroots music venues in London and across the UK

WATCH: Kids at Roehampton music charity set to perform at Glastonbury 2025

WATCH: London Open Gardens 2025 offers rare glimpse into southwest London’s hidden spaces

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WATCH: How grassroots theatre is adapting to modern funding challenges 

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A picture of two margaritas and a promotional handout about the new wagamama menu.

REVIEW: wagamama’s delicious new summer menu

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How to store wine at home like a professional: Practical tips and tools

Espresso Martini cocktail

WATCH: Espresso Martini, what’s in a drink?

Credit: Brixton Village

Brixton Kitchen returns to find London’s next star chef

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A photo showing supporters in colourful pink t-shirts gathered for an Assisted Dying Bill demo at the House of Commons.

London’s religious and non-religious stances on the Assisted Dying Bill

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Government continues to tackle childhood obesity crisis

Waymo Driverless Taxi

Could driverless taxis be making their way onto the streets of London?

IN PICTURES: The funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican City 

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21 March 2023

The SWL football podcast – Euro 2024 qualifiers

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