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Runners of all levels and those curious enough about the Olympic Park to willingly jog to view it are welcome to sign up for a brand new run for London: the Newham London Run. This 10km run starts and finishes in Stratford Park, taking in West Ham Park, The... continue reading on Londonist

There's a new portrait in the Contemporary Galleries of the National Portrait Gallery. A pair of brothers, casually chatting together, their faces turned to each other and their bodies relaxed, exuding all sorts of 'off duty' vibes in the painting. The brothers depicted are Prince Harry and Prince William... continue reading on Londonist

Local residents and users of the Tram Depot in Clapton are fighting back against redevelopment plans that threaten to demolish the mix of small businesses and art galleries currently occupying the old tramshed originally used for horse-drawn trams. Furniture makers, fabric designers, a foam factory, car services and the... continue reading on Londonist

Hanukkah - or Chanukah as the london.gov.uk website prefers - is the eight day Jewish festival that started last Friday, marking the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabee uprising a long, long time ago. A 30 foot tall Menorah has been placed in Trafalgar Square... continue reading on Londonist

Every day until Christmas the Londonist team will be pointing you in the direction of a Christmas present that (with a bit of luck) you won't already have on your list. Climb up onto our collective lap and we'll see what we can move from our sack to your... continue reading on Londonist