The craft beer revolution of the last decade has exploded the number of breweries in the UK, and of course the capital is the epicentre. There were fewer than 10 breweries in London in 2006 and now there are more than a hundred.
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The Hand in Hand, a glorious alehouse on the edge of Wimbledon Common. For me, this is one of the best “village” pubs in London.
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Garden gatherings are back on the agenda, and better weather means only one sort of meal – a barbecue.
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Six school girls have walked five kilometres to raise money for a deaf children’s charity. The Bromley College pupils, aged from 16 to 18, hiked around Bromley to support the National Deaf Children’s Society.
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With England entering the second phase of Stage 1 of the roadmap out of lockdown, Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners as gatherings of up to six people are allowed from this week.
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It has been widely reported that 56,000 people are still living in unsafe blocks, but this only accounts for those buildings using Grenfell-style ACM cladding. Inside Housing has estimated that the true number of people living in potentially dangerous properties is around 600,000
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The National Maritime Museum has committed to supporting seafarers impacted by the pandemic by recording their testimonies.
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Liz West’s Hundreds and Thousands will cover the glass on The Tide – a walkway on Greenwich peninsular that has a view of the Thames.
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Dulwich singer James Aaron’s single Chosen has broken into this week’s UK Soul charts at no. 10.
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Hundreds of young people from deprived areas will get hands-on experience of nature conservation, boost their job prospects and help maintain green spaces. The Urban Ranger project will give 10 to 21-year-olds from Merton the chance to take part in activities such as creating wildlife habitats and community orchards, installing ponds and managing native woodlands.
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A graphic designer has been singled out as a future high flyer, for her determination to succeed. Business founder Mona King has been featured as a ‘Woman to Watch in 2021’ by the Business Success Network in recognition of International Women’s Day.
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