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‘May the best white man win’: aldermanic elections diversity row
The City's two new aldermen will most likely be white and male after nomination papers laid bare what some are calling “a huge diversity problem” among the City’s elected officials.
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Police ‘intervention hub’ to tackle City homelessness
Rehab support and emergency accommodation are just two of the vital services being offered at a new ‘intervention hub’ in the City. City of London Police...
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The luxury developments that double as dining hotspots
Developers are harnessing the pulling power of top restaurants to create dining destinations right on the doorstep of London's most luxurious apartment blocks.
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City sculptures accessorise the Eastern Cluster
As a new sculptures are unveiled in the Eastern Cluster, Sculpture in the City director Stella Ioannou explains why the City makes the perfect canvas for public art.
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Reader competition: Win a VIP package to City Beerfest!
City Beerfest is back bringing UK's best brews to Guildhall Yard and we've got your chance to win a VIP food and drink package for you and four friends.
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Asian investors inject record cash into City skyscrapers
Asian investors are pumping record amounts into Square Mile skyscrapers, a whopping £3.39billion over the last six months, according to new research from real estate group Savills.
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Aldgate Community Festival hailed a rousing success
Revamped Aldgate Square was a hive of activity on the weekend as a community-driven festival rumbled on over three days to mark its grand opening.
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Arepa & Co brings Venezuelan and then some to Bethnal Green
Venezuelan couple Gus and Kathe Salguero fell in love over a shared despair over London's lack of decent food from their home country. Then they opened Arepa & Co.
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What’s on in and around your City throughout July
The City calendar is always full to bursting with with festivals, exhibitions, concerts and community fundraisers. Here are the top events in the City of London this July.
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Introducing the workouts that work better together
Ahead of lululemon's Sweatlife festival at Tobacco Docks this weekend, two trainers explain why some workout combinations can be a match made in heaven.
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Go figure: Zurich Bank crunches the numbers for CSR
Sophie Timms, head of corporate affairs at Zurich UK, explains how the insurance company is busy inspiring young people to become more passionate about numbers.
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