Top stories
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Corporation to suspend Aung San Suu Kyi Honorary Freedom
After three seperate attempts of contact Aung San Suu Kyi, the City of London Corporation have voted to suspend her Honorary Freedom of the City award.
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Sadiq Khan launches plans for London Car Free Day
The mayor has announced major plans to help Londoners ‘reclaim’ the streets and enjoy hundreds of free events for Car Free Day celebrations on 22 September.
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Autumn Racing Weekend & Ascot Beer Festival
Excitement is on tap over at the infamous Ascot Racecourse as they're preparing for the annual Autumn Racing Weekend and Ascot Beer Festival on 4 and 5 October.
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Barbican@50 Festival brings residents together
Barbican resident and City Matters contributor, Helen Hudson, brings us up to date on the major issues affecting locals, including the Barbican@50 Festival.
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Barbican residents hold protest over school bid
Residents of the Barbican Estate staged a silent protest to draw attention to their growing concerns about proposals to extend the City of London School for Girls.
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Hot new restaurants around the City of London
The City of London dining scene is hotter than ever with new restaurants and food halls continually popping up. Check out the best new eateries which came this summer.
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Top City buildings to see at Open House London
Open House London kicks off this weekend, offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the City's historic landmarks and shiny new skyscapers.
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What’s on around the City of London this week
City of London visitors, workers and residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to arts and culture events this week as we slowly settle into Autumn.
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Corporation to suspend Aung San Suu Kyi Honorary Freedom
After three seperate attempts of contact Aung San Suu Kyi, the City of London Corporation have voted to suspend her Honorary Freedom of the City award.
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Guildhall Library’s outdoor exhibition on street food
Street food experiences aren't just a new-wave craze taking over all parts of London for the city has a long and rich history of food vendors taking to its...
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Pop-up mini park to take over Bank Junction
Bank Junction will be transformed into a pedestrian oasis on September 22 for International Car Free Day with all forms of traffic being banned from the area.
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The very best dance classes around the City of London
An hour-long dance class can burn far more calories than running or swimming plus it is just much more fun as you sing along to your favourite tunes with...
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Corporation looks to use sheep to maintain Heath
The City of London Corporation looks for a bit of animal magic to maintain Hampstead Heath, possibly replacing lawn mowers with old fashioned sheep.
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