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LISTEN: Britain’s bird populations continue to decline despite growing interest in birdwatching

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Birth rates falling across South East London amid housing concerns

Sara Byrne and Lottie Woad at the 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale Golf Club

LISTEN: Women in golf – participation numbers are finally starting to balance

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WATCH: Exploring the independent fragrance scene in London

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LISTEN: London’s slowest bus travels at jogging speed

Game, set, decor: How the Wimbledon Championships transform SW19

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Social media ban: A teenager who broke free from the manosphere weighs in

Is Kensington & Chelsea London’s most literary borough?

You do not need to walk far in the streets of Kensington and Chelsea before encountering one of London’s famous

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WATCH: London Fire Brigade gives advice on staying safe this summer

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South west London sees rough sleeping rise despite drop across capital

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A quiet bus, a crowded mind, and a non-contact sexual offence in broad daylight

WATCH: New urban farm project for young people develops in South London

View of Lord's ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with the flags of England and Australia on display. The skies are clear and the grass is beautifully green.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 the next chapter in growth of women’s cricket

Sophie Molineux and Nat Sciver-Brunt believe the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 marks the next chapter in the exponential

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From Craven Cottage to the card table: A weekend guide to West London

Horse racing

What makes a horse a festival specialist

How pubs dealt with England’s delayed kick off and celebrated a memorable win

England Women celebrate their Six Nations triumph (Credit: Ifiok Awak-Essien)

Average watch time of women’s sport increased year-on-year

Is Kensington & Chelsea London’s most literary borough?

Holi festival at Swiss Cottage

WATCH: Hindu festival of colour brings thousands of people together

WATCH: Pride in London 2026 attendees on why showing up matters

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Has there been a rise in cat walkers in London?

WATCH: Annual cask race returns to City of London for fifth year

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WATCH: 100 years of the Royal Ballet School celebrated at Covent Garden

LISTEN: The Irish music traditions thriving in London

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Should stand-up comedy in the UK receive more government arts & culture funding?

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Where in South West London to watch England vs Mexico… despite police chiefs’ fears

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New bakery brings fresh independent business to Twickenham town centre

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LISTEN: Hospitality leaders urge government to help struggling restaurants

Bermondsey hosts Okinawa Day for fifth year running

The mural being created, centred on iconography of London, in sight of Tower Bridge,

Guinness World Record is almost in sight for eye care charity holding live portrait installation

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London elections 2026 LIVE! Council and mayoral results as they happen

The Londoners magazine part two: From the London banana to the future of British basketball

The Londoners magazine part one: From animal testing to festive gift guides

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