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By Community Correspondent Shoppers in Central London got more than they bargained for today — thanks to a surprise social experiment marking Random Acts of Kindness Day. A group of Londoners were each handed £100 and given just two hours to carry out as many spontaneous good deeds as possible. The
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By Charities Correspondent A striking rooftop display in West London is once again drawing attention to the growing issue of food insecurity across the capital. Vanguard Self Storage has renewed its support for food redistribution charity The Felix Project by placing one of its distinctive delivery vans on the roof
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By Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Young people across Haringey are set to benefit from an inspiring new chapter as Haringey Music Service establishes its permanent headquarters at Alexandra Palace. The long-term partnership will provide access to rehearsal, performance and learning spaces, including the Transmitter Hall and Creativity Pavillion. Haringey Music
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By Health Correspondent Upgraded ambulances with new design features to improve patient comfort and to help clinicians move people more easily during treatment are joining London Ambulance Service’s fleet ahead of winter. The 60 upgraded light-weight Ford ambulances are going out on the road in the coming weeks and
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By Community Correspondent Emerge Cookery School is delighted to announce the opening of their newly refurbished catering kitchen in Camberwell, south London. The bright and welcoming premises, located between Camberwell and Walworth, comfortably accommodates up to 30 people for public and private classes. Co-founders, Shannon McAuliffe and Ruby Hazel created
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By Community Correspondent In May last year crew member Mark, who works as a session musician, had been moving boats with friends on the Thames while off-duty when he heard a pan-pan call on the radio. A woman had been found face down in the water, unconscious and not breathing.
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By Jill Dando News Carnaby Street has a bold new soundtrack — and a message the world needs to hear. For the next three weeks, a strikingly colourful piano designed by celebrated British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE will be open for the public to play at Kingly Court, offering
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By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming milestone celebrated on World Hunger Day, The Caring Family Foundation and The Felix Project have announced the delivery of one million meals to families and children across London since launching their partnership in November 2024. This extraordinary achievement has already reached more than
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, a special Poetry Slam event will take place on Thursday, 15th May, from 6 to 9 PM at Trinity Buoy Wharf in Poplar, London. The evening promises a vibrant mix of poetry, community, and the creative arts, offering an
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By Jill Dando News The Natural History Museum has announced an 11% increase in visitors from 2023, making it the second most visited UK attraction last year, according to The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). * August was the Museum’s busiest ever month with 766,081 visitors - boosted
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By Jill Dando News * In response to the cost of living crisis, Legacy Youth Zone, part of the Onside Network of Youth Zones in the UK, has been given funding from Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) to provide free hot meals this winter starting from January 2025. * Legacy Youth Zone previously
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World Exclusive by Jill Dando News Mr Speaker has been quizzed inside the House of Commons by Jill Dando ‘good news’ journalists The brilliant Mr Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle was this week interviewed in a world exclusive by Jill Dando Journalists inside the House of Commons. Some 12 good news
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Although the original site has since closed, Cheyne continues to provide help to children and young adults with cerebral palsy. They do this mainly in the form of grants to individuals, and to organisations that provide supportive services. Their aim