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London Mayor welcomes plans for tourist tax despite warnings from hospitality sector

The London Mayor welcomed government plans to allow regions to impose a tourist tax on overnight stays, despite opposition from

Sign welcomes people into a church.

See it, pray it – sorted! The church now opening next to platform 2 at Clapham Junction

Worshippers are celebrating a new church in Clapham. Clapham Junction Church is open for Sunday services and Wednesday Bible study

London Underground Tube Train

Women-only tube carriages: more than 13,000 sign petition in favour

A petition calling for Transport for London (TfL) to introduce women-only carriages on the London Underground has gained over 13,000

A chess board with pieces in a circle and a fallen King in the middle. Photo by Felix Mittermeier on Unsplash

London chess clubs create new communities as more people get on board the ancient game

London Chess clubs are riding a wave of new members and interest with women and LGBTQ+ players leading the way.

Adrian Simpson alongside Ukrainian troops holding British and Ukrainian Flags

The Brits helping deliver aid to Ukraine in their spare time

While governments debate strategy and sanctions, a quiet army of British volunteers have found their own ways to help keep

Diwali: The Hindu festival with a twofold meaning for temples in south London

Protest groups condemn Home Secretary’s plans to give police power to shut down repeat protests

Woman in black hoodie standing at a paint station

Twickenham businesses celebrate Diwali

Sober rave ‘The House of Happiness’ takes on Halloween

Protestors next to St Margarets roundabout with school students

Twickenham school protest: Families demand TfL address safety concerns at ‘dangerous’ crossing

Eel Pie Records vinyl shop's vibrant front

Punk enthusiast spins the record on vinyl in the digital age

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