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Six 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. Here are six to see in the Square Mile.

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Goldsmiths Fair brightens future for independent makers

All that glitters is gold (or silver) at the Goldsmiths' Fair this month where more than 120 makers will descend on Goldsmiths' Hall for a two-week showcase of the...
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Whats on around the City of London this October

The autumn calendar is heating up with a whole host of exhibitions, activities, talks, markets and events. Here's what's on in the City of London this October.
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Six 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. Here are six to see in the...
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What’s on around the City of London this week

From festivals and food to concerts and community fundraisers, these are the top events in the City of London this week.
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Alan Titchmarsh to lead annual Sheep Drive

'Ewe' will be hard pressed to find a spectacle quite like Alan Titchmarsh driving a woolly flock over London Bridge in this month's annual Sheep Drive.
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Top 5 things to see at Totally Thames Festival 2018

"The Thames has got its mojo back," according to Totally Thames Festival director Adrian Evans. Check out our guide to the month-long showcase of a London icon.
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Peter Crouch gets into position at Leadenhall Market

Former England striker Peter Crouch is easy to spot in a crowd, and football fans will have no problems picking him out in Leadenhall Market this week.
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Smithfield Market celebrates 150 years with Bank Holiday party

The Capital's oldest market is throwing its biggest birthday party over the Bank Holiday weekend. Here's what to expect as Smithfield 150 rolls into town.
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What’s on around the City of London this September

The weather is getting colder but the calendar is heating up. From festivals and food to concerts and community fundraisers, these are the top events in the City this...
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The best outdoor cinemas in the City of London

Nothing beats watching a movie under the stars on a balmy evening. Whether it’s a new release or age-old classic, get your al fresco film fix at the best...
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What’s on around the City of London this week

Summer shut down? Not our Square Mile. From festivals and food to concerts and community fundraisers, these are the top events in the City this August.
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The ultimate City summer holiday survival guide

School’s out for the summer, but if you're already hearing the dreaded chorus of “I’m bored”, check out our guide to kid-friendly activities in the City this August.
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Exhibition reveals human history of Tower Bridge

Meet the architects, engineers and workers who built London's most iconic river crossing in a new exhibition marking 125 years of Tower Bridge.
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What’s on around the City of London this month

From festivals and food to concerts and community fundraisers, these are the top events in the City of London this August.
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Dorothea Lange and Vanessa Winship click at the Barbican

Decades separate the work of photographer Dorothea Lange and Vanessa Winship, but the Barbican's summer double bill presents them as an unmissable paring.
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What’s on in and around the City of London this week

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 week.
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Guildhall School launches Chamber Music Festival

The students will share the stage with the masters at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's inaugural three-day Chamber Music Festival this weekend.
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London Shuffle Club opens in Shoreditch this week

the London Shuffle Club is bringing everybody’s favourite cruise ship pastime back with a hipster makeover and, this time, a permanent address in Shoreditch.
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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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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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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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News
Election race hots up: Meet your candidates

THE battle lines have been drawn and voters in the
By Tom Oxtoby 17th May 2017
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Residents
Middlesex Street tragedies prompt Neighbourhood Watch talks

Two recent tragic deaths in the City's Middlesex Street Estate has local resident Ian...
By Ian Mansfield 21st September 2018
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News
City Sheriffs row Thames to help ex-prisoners get fresh start

Sheriffs Tim Hailes and Neil Redcliffe hope to have left people in 'oar' after...
By Tom Oxtoby 21st September 2018
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Food & Drink
Peruvian party restaurant Coya means business in the City

Eighteen months after bringing Mayfair's glitz and glam, the cuisine of the moment and...
By Jo Davy 21st September 2018
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Entertainment
Goldsmiths Fair brightens future for independent makers

All that glitters is gold (or silver) at the Goldsmiths' Fair this month where...
By Tom Oxtoby 21st September 2018
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News
Uber Eats drivers take to streets in pay cut protest

More than 100 Uber Eats riders jammed the junction where Commercial Street meets Whitechapel...
By Tom Oxtoby 20th September 2018
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Entertainment
Whats on around the City of London this October

The autumn calendar is heating up with a whole host of exhibitions, activities, talks,...
By Tom Oxtoby 20th September 2018
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News
Corporation to tackle TfL over ‘intolerable’ Tube noise

The City Corporation has vowed to target an “ineffectual” Transport for London over Tube...
By Jo Davy 20th September 2018
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Wellness
Post-workout soreness: good pain vs bad pain

We've heard the expression 'no pain, no gain', but not all post-workout aches are...
By Ashleigh Wienand 20th September 2018
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News
Tower of London Armistice poppies funding approved

The creators of the widely-lauded installation of ceramic poppies that filled the Tower of...
By Talia Shadwell 19th September 2018
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Property
First look: Postmark EC1 and WC1 by Taylor Wimpey

Royal Mail's historic Mount Pleasant sorting office is set to become an address in...
By Jo Davy 19th September 2018
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