90% of London families gifting a connected device for Christmas in Tier 4
New research by BT Full Fibre has revealed that 90% of Londoners are planning to gift a connected device as they get set for a Christmas in Tier 4.
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British beer drinkers will pay more beer duty than the entire annual bill for 19 European countries
The UK will be expected to pay over £300m on beer duty this December, which is more than the entire annual beer duty bill for 19 other European countries, despite 85% of UK pubs being unable to open this Christmas.
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Top 10 most-hated Christmas gift hamper items revealed
Coronavirus restrictions this Christmas means gifts are more important than ever before but a new report has revealed the top 10 most-hated hamper items to avoid gifting this year.
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Research finds Brits are adopting the Scandinavian ‘hygge’ lifestyle to overcome winter blues
The survey of 2,000 Brits conducted by One Pol found that more than half of those polled admitted to needing comfort more than ever this year, with 67% feeling this year has been mentally tough.
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The Ivy in the Park
Once upon a time Canary Wharf was solely for business folk, jollying it up at lunchtimes and after work. Weekend visits felt like entering a ghost town but that’s all changed.
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Christmas cheer for cheese lovers
Make a cheese lovers’ Christmas Day with a Cheddar hamper from Somerset producer, Wyke Farms.
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One in five Brits ditch traditional turkey for plant-based Christmas dinner
New research has revealed that one in five Brits are embracing a plant-based Christmas dinner this year, with mushrooms being the most popular alternative to traditional turkey.
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Don’t worry, be app-y at Wheatsheaf
As London’s famous market looked bursting at the seams, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we are not in the middle of a pandemic.
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Cricket history to relative obscurity
Ned Willsher changed the way cricket was played when his determination to bowl over-arm eventually prevailed.
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Comedian Joe Pasquale joins famous faces in Christmas film to raise money for NHS
Famous faces are starring in a Christmas film written in one week and filmed in 12 days, after a string of cancellations for its playwright Michael Head.
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Was he blind or was it murder?
Former soldier Arthur Meader was adjudged not fit to serve after his sight began to deteriorate amid the First World War. He was helped by a blind charity and married – but his wife led a double life in the West End.
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South London Film Festival
A new film festival is celebrating South London’s community of creatives and film-makers. The South London Film Festival is set to open next Sunday at 7pm and will showcase some of the best short films made this year.
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Music Academy offers online Christmas concerts
World Heart Beat Music Academy welcomes you to a truly magical online Christmas Concert consisting of two special, live-streamed performances filmed from our academy direct into your living room.
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Plumber releases single to help the homeless
A chance encounter has led to mild mannered Pimlico plumber Greg McGrath releasing a charity version of the yuletide classic ‘White Christmas’ to raise money for a homeless charity.
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Christmas single released by siblings to raise money for charity
A singer has released a charity single with her brother to raise money for those going without food and family this Christmas.
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Make Christmas as special for our pets as it is for us
For many of us, the challenges of 2020 has meant Christmas has come even earlier this year. But our pets can find the festivities unsettling; so how can we make sure they enjoy the Christmas period as much as we do?
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Covid Crisis Tier 3: Councillor Jack Hopkins, Lambeth Council Leader
Following a dangerous increase in Covid-19 infections we are now in Tier 3: Very High alert restrictions until further notice.
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Comedy Club 4 Kids at Greenwich Theatre
“A highlight for children… giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club” The Guardian
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South London Film Festival attracts some big star names
A new film festival is celebrating South London’s community of creatives and film makers.
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Siblings release Christmas single to raise money for local charities
A singer has released a charity single with her brother to raise money for those going without food and family this Christmas.
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Lewisham Hospital sets up appeal for clothes for patients leaving the wards over Christmas
An NHS charity has set up an appeal for online donations to help buy warm clothing for patients for when they leave hospital.
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Lewisham special needs teacher goes her own way to publish book – and raise money for charity
A children’s author is giving the proceeds of her debut book to foodbanks after growing up in poverty.
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Great food at The Old Frizzle
The Old Frizzle in Wimbledon celebrated the end of lookdown 2.0 by opening its Raclette Bar pop up. With travel plans on hold, there’s no need to head to Val d’Isere.
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