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Shopping325Leadenhall Market has big plans for the new year
The retailers at Leadenhall Market are putting masterplan into action, aimed at making the historical space into even more of a London household name.
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Shopping465The ultimate Leadenhall Market Christmas gift guide
Christmas shopping can be a huge pain, but thankfully Leadenhall Market is full of brilliant shops selling all kinds of high quality products to City of London folk.
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Shopping560City of London Police issues ‘Christmas bargains’ warning
Fake hair straighteners, smart TV boxes and hair dryers are all potential fire risks if they overheat and cause a blaze, City of London detectives have warned.
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Shopping641Card Aid pop-up store now open in the Square Mile
Card Aid, an initiative of the Charities Advisory Trust, will be selling Christmas cards at Cheapside’s St Mary-le-Bow Church throughout the festive season, giving all proceeds to charity.
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Shopping638Quarter of all Londoners have been a victim of fraud
While one in four received the full amount back from their bank, the average amount recovered was just £48, leaving the typical person in London £636 out of pocket – £83 more than the national average.
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Shopping642Goldsmiths’ Fair a showcase for ‘community’ of makers
Self-taught silversmith Samuel Waterhouse explains how the Goldsmiths' Fair brings a community of makers together to celebrate their craft and learn from each other.
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Tips to take your balcony garden to new heights
Spring has officially sprouted in London, and if your green thumbs are beginning to twitch, don’t be put off by lack of space. A little creativity and the right advice can transform any corner of your urban jungle into a vibrant garden, just ask
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Shopping682Bikes, books and bending: get crafty at Barbican Make!
Ever since its refurbishment in 2016, the Barbican Centre’s shop has become a cultural destination in itself, offering the design-led gifts inspired by the artistic programmes and iconic architecture. Now, culture vultures have another reason to hit the gift shop on...
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Shopping774Rebel Rebel florist springs into Spitalfields
THEY say January feels like the longest month of the year, but it’s March that we start wondering whether winter might actually last forever. But if you need some reassurance that warmer weather is just around the corner, take a wander through Old Spitalfields Market,...
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Shopping845Natoora brings fresh produce back to Spitalfields
IT has been more than 25 years since the last of the fruit and vegetable traders moved out of Old Spitalfields Market in Horner Square and into the far less cramped confines of New Spitalfields Market, five miles east...
By Jo Davy
