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Ministers urged to hand Sadiq Khan control of Network Rail land in London

Handing over control of Network Rail land in London to Sadiq Khan could see 535,000 homes built around stations in inner boroughs and over a million...

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A second chance to go on the Animal Crackers walking tour

Event flyer for an Animal Crackers walking tour in Clerkenwell, featuring a QR code, booking details, and a historical illustration of a pig.

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TfL rack up £30,000 in parking fines and road charges in past 12 months

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Reform Assembly Member blasts “Victorian” conditions for London’s bus drivers

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A second opportunity to preview the Green Clerkenwell Trail

Flyer for Green Clerkenwell Trail Central Route Preview walk on 5 September, connecting six hidden green spaces with booking details and QR code.

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London Assembly urges Mayor to accelerate home retrofitting over high overheating risks

28 August 2026

Mass retrofitting of London’s overheating homes must be done quickly to avoid putting over one million children at risk of health issues, the Mayor has been warned.

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Bartholomew Fayre is back this September – the world’s oldest fair!

28 August 2026

This September, head to Bartholomew Fayre in London's Smithfield – the oldest such event in the world.

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TfL told to bear ‘massive cost’ to improve London bus driver conditions

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Travellers ‘intimidated’ by campaign to block new north London pitches

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City Hall’s housing targets incentivise small flats over family homes, Mayor warned

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‘Sadiq Khan in a dress’: London Assembly Member opens up on toxic online abuse as anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocket

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Turning the Tide – an award winning art installation comes to the City of London

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London transformed into open-air gallery for the fifth edition of London Sculpture Week

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London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns

Alt text: Flyer for "Animal Crackers: A walking tour" by Islington Museum on Sept 3, exploring animal stories linked to Clerkenwell with booking details.

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Animal Crackers – a walking tour

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Londoners wary of Live Facial Recognition rollout as Met and BTP trial operations at major shopping and transport hubs

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St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign

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London Cycling Festival brings family cycling across London

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