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Ghosts, local stories, human fountains and memories were brought to weird life in Battersea Park last week.

Council to impose ‘tax on fun’ at Battersea Adventure Playground

We’ve followed, photographed and mapped the Great Rumble Hunt route through south-west London, as described in Michael de Larrabeiti’s children’s adventure.

A fantastic and hugely fun way to get fit that basically amounts to… playing. Hurrah! But be warned: it will make you want to run away and join the circus.

Ghosts are about, and some have dogs. Magical water features are created by human fountains.

Self appointed “innovative new food emporium”, Bennett Oyster Bar & Brasserie, opened this week at Battersea Square offering seafood, “traditional British fayre”, fine wine and Champagne, fresh flowers, organic fruit and veg and a variety of fresh baked goods.

The Mayor does the honours opening a blooming lovely new garden for Battersea Park.

Attend a Reel London Film Screening of “Southern Comforts – South London in archive film” on Friday 18 February between 1-4pm; a free drop in event at the London Metropolitan Archives.

London Aussies – your country needs you. To go to the polls. It’s been busy in Battersea today, with a hotel fire and a street stabbing. Harden’s report that London restaurant prices are finally being reigned in. Don’t read this if you are about to …

The carnival is coming to town. Northcote Road, to be exact. This Sunday, the much-loved “boutique” street of Clapham Junction will be overcome with markets, live music, fairground rides and, of course, a carnival parade. They’re catering for everyone with antiques alongside bouncy castles; but …