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The black and white image shows a man sitting in a restaurant on his own. He sits opposite two empty chairs.

How one man hopes to tackle loneliness by filling empty chairs in pubs across London

After losing his friend Rob, 29, to suicide, Dean Perryman decided very early on to use the complexity that surrounded

Some hard cheeses stacked outside a cheese shop. Credit: Jonny Singh

WATCH: It’s National Cheese Lovers’ day, but what’s your favourite?

If you’re feeling bleu and you need a bit of lactose love in January, this week is a chance to

Desks and chairs in an empty school classroom.

Record levels of childhood homelessness in London hitting education

Schools and teachers are struggling to support children living in temporary accommodation, as childhood homelessness hits record levels in London.

Band performs in front of packed crowd at Half Moon Putney

Half Moon Putney and the decline of London’s live music venues

The Half Moon Putney is an iconic London live music venue, but the live music scene in the capital is fading away

Christmas tree and market stalls

Rising prices affecting spending habits at Christmas markets

High prices at Christmas markets are putting customers off spending money this year. Stall operators at the Trafalgar Square Christmas

Thames fish biodiversity rising but sewage can slow recovery

WATCH: Sounds of solidarity: London concert raises funds for Ukraine’s music students

A picture of Tower bridge with crowds of people in the sunshine. Photo by Alin Gavriliuc on Unsplash

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

Sign welcomes people into a church.

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

London Underground Tube Train

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

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

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