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Camden Market tops a poll on London's best food hotspots - but which stalls to try?

Camden Market has topped a poll of London's food hotspots - beating rivals Borough Market and Old Spitalfields.

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Al Murray, Jen Brister and others to perform for GOSH at Alexandra Palace

Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, Mock the Week star Jen Brister, among comedians raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital at Alexandra Palace on May 14.

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Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement

It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.

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'We talk about embracing cultural diversity but fine parents who observe it'

Crouch End Festival director Chris Arnold argues that rigid school attendance policies in Haringey fail to reflect the realities of multicultural family life and risk sidelining cultural identity.

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'The simple steps you can take to make Hampstead stay green, leafy and lush'

Andrea Lally Kukrika of Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum reflects on how residents can protect biodiversity, highlighting local planning, environmental stewardship and simple actions that help safeguard wildlife and sustainable neighbourhoods.

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Labour MP urges cabinet ministers to 'challenge Keir Starmer by Monday or I will'

MP Catherine West has said that if no one challenges Sir Keir as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.

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Chris Packham attends London event on response to the climate emergency

Dorothea Hackman reflects on the National Emergency Briefing and the seven actions we can all take to confront the climate crisis.

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Is the Great British love affair with property finally on the rocks?

Trevor Abrahmsohn, managing director of north London agents Glentree Estates, on the problems besetting the buy-to-let property market.

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Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment

Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.

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'A hideous pile' - London's first high-rise building now lost forever

London's first high-rise building - Queen Anne's Mansions - lasted just 100 years but was widely disliked, including by Queen Victoria. The Lost London book looks back at its history.

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The school where staff and children found 'the perfect way' to help hospice

Sarum Hall School pupils and staff raise more than £12,500 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice through creative fundraising and community events.

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E-commerce ‘wizz’ reveals how to make sellable products in 60 seconds

An e-commerce ‘wizz’ creator has gone viral, showing how anyone can make a product idea in under 60 seconds.

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Inside the dispute that led to strikes at Great Ormond Street Hospital School

George Binette reports on the strike dispute at Great Ormond Street Hospital School and the sacking of union rep Kate Williams.

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Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business

Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business – but lack of money is the real stumbling block, according to research.

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Woman who fled Nazis and rebuilt life in London prepares to turn 100

The family of a woman who rebuilt her life in London after fleeing the Nazis are appealing for her to receive 100 cards on her 100th birthday coming on June 21.

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UK bedding company that supplies Argos and Very enters administration after 150 years

Bedding company Airsprung, based in Trowbridge, has entered administration after more than 150 years, resulting in 71 job losses.

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UKHSA issues UK hantavirus update after outbreak on cruise ship

Two confirmed cases of the virus have been reported among UK citizens, and a third suspected case has been identified on Tristan da Cunha.

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New private school seeks famous names who made Hampstead what it is today

Alleyn's Hampstead is opening in September and wants to name the four houses after notable people who made Hampstead what it is today.

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Free massages and fitness classes in Kensington this wellness week

Free massages and boxing classes are available as part of High Street Kensington ’s Wellness Week from May 11 to 17.

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Superdry co-founder James Holder sentenced to 8 years in prison for rape of woman

The co-founder of clothing company Superdry has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of raping a woman in 2022.