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Sustainable grocer faces opposition to its plans to sell alcohol

Government grants to revive performance and visual arts as lockdown loosens

April is a perfect time to seek out the rich history of the Lea Valley and its surrounds

Capital’s fire service says response times in inner London ‘remain quicker’ than in outer London

Rhyl to absorb Carlton school, which is ‘very much a victim of falling rolls’, according to Cllr Angela Mason

Town Hall, developer and Network Rail can’t work out who owns a small strip of land, almost scotching a major housing development

Proposal to turn Charlie Ratchford Centre into housing voted through by planning committee

The capital might still be in lockdown, but there’s plenty of culture on show for those willing to walk

Summer show will focus on Andujar’s work with Brazil’s Yanomami people, as curator says arts audiences must ‘take on ethical responsibility’

Local health bosses claim ‘no ill intent’ as four local surgeries come under control of American insurance giant

Calls to the council about financial help have now overtaken the number about food support

Free online event on 12 April to be led by TV presenter Julia Bradbury

Despite leaning on a few tired tropes, this reimagining of a popular German fairytale offers ‘old theatre magic aplenty’

Cancer referrals now back to pre-Covid levels, but doctors fear ‘pent-up demand’ in those yet to come forward with symptoms

Voters will have to wait until 8 May as officials prioritise ‘safe and secure environment’ at ballot count

Council says stations will be stocked with hand sanitiser, screens and wipes as boroughs prepare for first vote since pandemic started

Green Party’s Siân Berry says a wage for everyone would ‘provide security to all working age people, particularly women’

Exhibition at Brunei Gallery explores stereotypical views of Muslims

Cllr Sian Berry AM and Cllr Luisa Porritt, the candidates representing the Green Party and Liberal Democrats, hit back

Operators vow to work with residents and councillors who criticised 2am closing time

Camden residents voice ‘upset’ over Farmdrop delivery warehouse

Covid arts fund to help dozens of Camden venues

From reservoirs left to nature to ghost platforms – take a walk through London’s industrial past

LTNs had ‘no impact’ on fire response times in London last year, new figures show

Contentious school merger to proceed as families boss acknowledges ‘difficulty and pain’

Mystery of Potteries Path branded ‘bloody shambles’ by councillors

Residents condemn community centre demolition as ‘massive overdevelopment’

Open air art: A handy guide to London’s best offerings

Brazilian photographer and activist Claudia Andujar set for major Barbican retrospective

NHS chiefs defend role in US takeover of GP practices as campaigners condemn ‘lack of transparency’

Rising number of residents in financial trouble is pandemic’s ‘fourth wave’, warn councillors

London Mayor candidates to debate environment issues that matter to you

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Southwark Playhouse, stage review: ‘A pleasant if not particularly original experience’

Coronavirus: ‘We’re not out of the woods with cancer treatment,’ warn medics

Announcement of London Mayoral and Assembly elections results to be delayed by two days

London elections: No plans for extra polling stations in Camden despite ‘likely queues’

Camden councillor behind push for basic income trial in London

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London Mayoral election: candidates challenge Sadiq Khan’s “two-horse race” claim

Immersive theatre company ‘delighted’ after securing spot in Stables Market