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Must-read articles
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London news
- We've been talking to Green mayoral candidate Sian Berry. And here's why we won't be talking to George Galloway.
- Catch up with what else has been going on in the mayoral election build-up.
- The British Transport Police are closing their dedicated sex offences unit.
- You've got until 18 April to register to vote in the mayoral election.
- Croydon Council has given permission to build a school on a site that breaks air pollution limits.
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Things to do
- Head out of zone 1 and explore these places in south east London, south west London, north east London and north west London.
- Huzzah! Udderbelly's coming back to South Bank — and so's the purple cow.
- Napkins at the ready — a week-long BBQ ribs festival is coming to Brixton.
- The world's biggest river festival is returning to London — find out how you can get involved.
- Your kids will feel like king of the castle at Hampton Court Palace's new garden.
- Join top authors for a celebration of London literature.
- A whole host of comedians are lined up to make you giggle in church.
- Where to hear classical music in London.
Did you know...
- ...that you can dine in the House of Lords? Here's how.
- ...these secrets of Harrods?
- ...about these old market barrows in Brixton Market?
- ...how much it costs to pee at London's train termini?
Top reviews
- EXHIBITION: Thought-provoking exhibitions asks: what good is the green belt? ★★★★☆
- EXHIBITION: Stepping into this exhibition is like seeing the Soane Museum as Charlotte Bronte would have seen it ★★★★☆
- FOOD: Damien Hirst's Pharmacy restaurant is back — but is it any good? ★★★☆☆
- ART: National Portrait Gallery is displaying portraits of Russian cultural greats on loan from the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow ★★★☆☆
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