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Rising food prices leave many Londoners relying on food banks and unable to afford healthy diet

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Leap of faith led to Iain Innes becoming one of Britain’s leading skimo stars

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London set for council election battle as opposition parties target Labour’s low turnout strongholds

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Drug-related death rates in London surge since 2011

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The staggering cost of motherhood revealed

Bar Italia in Soho - an iconic meet-up spot for bikers.
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Soho bikers fear council crackdown amid concerns over antisocial behaviour

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Why Londoners are finding Irish online casinos more appealing 

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VIDEO: First padel courts open in Sutton as part of £1 billion vision for London Cancer Hub

The first padel courts in the London borough of Sutton have opened in partnership with the London Cancer Hub. Local

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WATCH: Inside the efforts to care for London’s retired police dogs after their service ends

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Richmond the London borough where people most likely to speak to their neighbours

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Waiting lists for London social housing more than double in some boroughs  

Parent governors are missing from school leadership

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The first Ashes Test in Perth through the eyes of the South West Londoner

As tens of thousands of glum English faces sat in Perth’s Optus Stadium on Saturday evening, desperately trying to understand

Cole Palmer installation stuns fans ahead of Chelsea triumph against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge

Top Tots crowned Charlton local winners of national EFL campaign

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Record-high levels of London households in temporary accommodation

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WATCH: City of London dance group provides inclusive space for LGBT+ community

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Dr Natalie’s Top Ten Anti-Aging Tips to Stay Radiant and Youthful 

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Living in South West London: A blend of charm, community, and opportunity

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Twickenham theatre makes productions more accessible with captions

Wandsworth’s year as London’s Borough of Culture: Will it now embrace gaming?

Why the London Gaming Scene Is Growing Fast

St Mary's church in Twickenham

‘Like Usain Bolt coming for a jog’: World famous guitarist to perform at Twickenham church

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Hojicha – the roasted Japanese tea taking London’s café scene by storm

Coffee market prices have doubled and the storm is yet to hit London’s coffee shops 

The George pub on Twickenham high street

Record breaking beer range and enticing new menu: The George has had a makeover in Twickenham

The three Chilli Sauce Competition Winners, left to right: Samantha Baker-Hunter, third place with Spicy Mama sauce, Weng Woo, second place with Woo-tan Clan sauce and Dale Andrews in first place with Mango Tango sauce.

South West London turns up the heat at annual hot sauce competition

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Watch: Windsor and London protests over Donald Trump state visit 

Serena Kohar, founder of Paulena's Bakery

Meet the micro-bakery founder finding freedom at Fulham Farmers’ Market

7/7, 20 years on: Pain, memory, resilience, and a city still under threat

Southwark almshouses

Southwark’s almshouses: a legacy built to shelter

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