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As the nights get darker, UN Women UK is sharing advice on making public spaces safer for women

UN Women UK’s Right to Move campaign returns on 25 October, with simple steps anyone can take if they see someone being ...
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It will snow in Covent Garden every day from 4 December — here’s everything you need to know

From 4 December, daily snow flurries will fall in Covent Garden every hour on the hour, from midday until 9pm.
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Meet William Willett: the Chislehurst builder who invented daylight saving time after a dawn ride in Petts Wood, and died a year before it became law

Ahead of the clocks going back this weekend, it's time to find out how exactly the concept of 'daylight saving time' came to be.
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25 years ago Anne Hathaway discovered she was the princess of Genovia in the hit film ‘The Princess Diaries’ – next month you can see the iconic film on the big scree…

Cast your mind back to 2001, and one of the year’s biggest movies: The Princess Diaries. Starring Anne Hathaway and Julie ...
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In the early 80s, a Savoy bartender inspired Frank Sinatra’s favourite London stage ritual; over 40 years later, his music returns to an award-winning Soho club

Raise a glass to Sinatra and Armstrong at London’s Phoenix Arts Club on 12 November. Enjoy a live jazz tribute with 20% off ...
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State pension is set for a 3.9% increase from April 2027 – the full new state pension will exceed the £12,570 personal allowance for the first time

Pensioners are on course for a 3.9% state pension rise next April, after the final piece of the triple lock puzzle fell into place. The increase will take the full new state pension above £13,000 a ...
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A huge stretch of Oxford Street will close to all vehicles later this week and many major London bus routes are being diverted over the coming days – here’s what you need ...

When is Oxford Street being pedestrianised? From October 26, the Oxford Street pedestrianisation project will enter its ‘live testing phase’. This will mark the start of a phased delivery programme to ...
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FKA Twigs will curate and headline London’s Meltdown Festival in 2027

FKA Twigs is announced as curator of Southbank Centre’s Meltdown 2027, with the first Hometown Meltdown bringing Jamie Cullum ...
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Four Tet will make his debut at London’s beloved GALA festival for 2027 – and tickets go on sale next week

GALA Festival 2027 is coming to Peckham Rye Park with Four Tet, DJ Harvey, Shy FX, HAAi and more. Here’s the first lineup and ...
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Almost 200 years ago, construction began on what would become the Elizabeth Tower – now you can explore the inside of the iconic British landmark and see Lond…

These Big Ben tours allow you to climb up the inside of the Elizabeth Tower and see London (and Big Ben) from a whole new ...
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97 years ago, construction began on London’s iconic Battersea Power Station – almost a century later, the Grade II* listed landmark has welcomed over 50 million visitors ...

When you think of iconic London buildings and sights, there are a few that are globally recognised. I’m talking, of course, about the likes of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, ...
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In 1663, London’s oldest theatre was built under a Royal Charter from the king; today it’s one of the most haunted theatres in the UK and is home to a very well-dressed …

London's oldest theatre has been showing guests a good time for almost four centuries - and it's just been named one of the ...