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Shopping13Card 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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Shopping245Quarter 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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Shopping363Goldsmiths’ 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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Shopping559Bikes, 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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Shopping639Rebel 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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Shopping724Natoora 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...
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Shopping975Valentine’s Day flower deliveries get a clean air makeover
You can usually expect the air to smell pretty sweet on Valentine’s Day, but this year a City florist is doing one better, delivering bouquets using the Square Mile’s new bike delivery scheme to help tackle toxic pollution. Smithfield-based florist Longmans,...
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Barbican interiors expert shares her style tips
Life in the landmark Barbican Estate has long been a subject of fascination for those on the outside of its fortress-like facade, but interior designer and resident for more than 20 years Michele Haynes can sum it up in one word.
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Shopping795This pop-up shop will sort all your Secret Santa problems
Christmas in London brings with it time-honoured traditions like festive sandwiches, mulled wine, and racing around town to try and tick all the items off your shopping list before the calendar strikes 25 December. There are partners to ‘surprise’ with items they have...
By Kate Oglesby
