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Tips for London cyclists staying on the bike beyond summer

Sarah Flynn from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has teamed up with Beryl to bring a guide for Londoners looking to keep riding through autumn and winter.

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Fitness tips from artificial intelligence personal trainer

Not everyone can afford a full-time personal trainer, so how can you tell if your exercise routine is helping you achieve your fitness goals – or potentially doing more...
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Tips for maintaining your fitness motivation

Keeping your fitness goals throughout winter is super tough but Agne Stalaucinskyte from No 1 Fitness has given us some tips on how to stay motivated.

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Barbers talk mental health in the City of London

The Lions Barber Collective uses the opportunity of a regular haircut to start conversations about mental health - reaching people doctors may not get to see.
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Tips for London cyclists staying on the bike beyond summer

Sarah Flynn from the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) has teamed up with Beryl to bring a guide for Londoners looking to keep riding through autumn and winter.
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Burnout syndrome is a sign we’re working ourselves to death

Dr Akash Patel from London’s MyHealthcare Clinic offers his insight into the issue of burnout syndrome, outlining the steps each person can take to live a less stressful life.
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NHS England lags behind rest of UK for preventative HIV medication

NHS England still lags behind rest of UK for preventative HIV medication as other regions in the UK offer greater access to important drugs like PrEP.
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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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Tried & Tested: The Ironmonger Row Baths Spa

With their prices being so reasonable, you've got to explore the vast underground thermal spa facilities at the Ironmonger Row Baths Spa and get a treatment too.
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Corporation has important role to play in preventing HIV

Chairman of the City’s health and wellbeing board, Marianne Fredericks, talks about the Do It London campaign aimed at reducing new HIV cases in the Capital.
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Tried & Tested: The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel spa

The St Pancras Hotel Spa is one of the very best wellness-focused spa facilities in London, with incredible treatments, luxury design and super friendly service.
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The top Pilates classes in the City of London

Long mistaken for a lie-down in Lycra, Pilates is now beloved for its full-body benefits and fast results. Here are the top reformer Pilates classes in the Square Mile.
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Men in the capital are failing to visit their GP

In light of this year’s Men’s Health Awareness week, Dr Akash Patel of MyHeathcare Clinic puts the spotlight on London men and examines why they are avoiding a trip...
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How to stay fit throughout summer in London

Summertime is usually made for drinking out in the park and going out on weekends but it's also the best time to get back into your usual fitness routines.
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Tried & Tested: BLOK’s boutique gym in Shoreditch

BLOK, the Clapton-based ‘award-winning fitness meets art, design and fashion’ boutique gym has recently opened its doors on the border of Shoreditch and the City.
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Royal support free mental health texting service

The UK’s first 24/7 text service for people in crisis has received funding by the Royal Foundation allowing it to expand its operation across the entire country.
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Fitness Tried & Tested: Ten Health Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates promises to reverse the negative side effects of all that time spent parked on our backsides - and tone them in the process.
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Tried & Tested: The Curtain Spa in Shoreditch

The Curtain hotel and private member's club in Shoreditch has become a top meeting place for London creatives but few know of their small underground spa.
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The Business Healthy Challenge hits the City

The Business Healthy Challenge is encouraging workers in the Square Mile to get out of the office and focus on becoming fitter through some friendly competition.
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Do IV vitamin drips just give you expensive pee?

Intravenous vitamin drips have become all the rage in quick-fix wellness circles, but the science doesn't seem to support the claims these companies are making to clients.
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Tried & Tested: Personal Training at No. 1 Fitness

The No. 1 Fitness trainers go above and beyond to help their clients reach their personal goals, either during one on one sessions or in small groups in the...
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Tried & Tested: deep cleansing facials at ANAMI

The team at ANAMI specialise in creating highly personalised facial treatments for Londoners who need a help improving the health and look of their skin.
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Tried & tested: hot yoga classes by Fierce Grace

Fierce Grace is refreshingly void of yogis who care more about how they look and what they're wearing, offering a space for people to simply workout without judgement.

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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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Record numbers hailed at Safety Thirst awards

A record 72 licensed City of London premises were recognised at this year’s Safety...
By Ben Brown 5th December 2019
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Food & Drink
City spots rank in top food waste fighting businesses

Ahead of Small Business Saturday on the 7 December, the world’s largest food waste...
By Andrew Zuccala 4th December 2019
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20p rise to the London Living Wage unveiled

Unlike the legal minimum wage, the Living Wage Foundation sets a separate hourly rate...
By Jessie Mathewson 4th December 2019
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Food & Drink
The best festive afternoon teas in the City of London

A whole host of luxury hotels and restaurants all around the Square Mile have...
By Andrew Zuccala 3rd December 2019
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Labour wins City of London seat with 47% of vote

The Labour Party has won the council by-election in the City of London ward...
By Ben Brown 3rd December 2019
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Shopping
The UK’s best membership gifts for Christmas

People have increasingly started to embrace the purchasing of memberships and subscriptions as Christmas...
By Andrew Zuccala 2nd December 2019
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Unmesh Desai on homelessness in the Square Mile

City & London East Assembly Member, Unmesh Desai, talks about the steps being taken...
By Unmesh Desai 2nd December 2019
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Man shot dead during terrorist attack on London Bridge

The Capital's bridge has been closed to the public since this afternoon, and the...
By Jessie Mathewson 2nd December 2019
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Entertainment
St Paul’s lit up by William Blake art installation

Tate Britain collaborated with St Paul's Cathedral to light up the famous dome with...
By Andrew Zuccala 28th November 2019
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Purdah explained ahead of British General Election

The run up to the General Election is a time of intense campaigning for...
By Jessie Mathewson 28th November 2019
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