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$Joanna Lumley has spoken of her admiration for$

Joanna Lumley shares admiration for 'brave' female explorer ahead of plaque unveiling

$Colin the four year old lurcher came to the charity after being found running around the streets$ $Colin the four year old lurcher came to the charity after being found running around the streets$

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath dog show will help abandoned pets to find their forever homes

$Beatles biographer Hunter Davies (right) with David Stark and (behind) Rod Davis of The Quarrymen at the book launch at Funny Weather Books in Highgate Road.$ $Beatles biographer Hunter Davies (right) with David Stark and (behind) Rod Davis of The Quarrymen at the book launch at Funny Weather Books in Highgate Road.$

Dartmouth Park

The Beatles biographer launches new book about Fab Four's early life

$Ronnie Scott and Sonny Rollins - Ronnie would have turned 100 in January 2027 and there are events and concerts to mark the anniversary$ $Ronnie Scott and Sonny Rollins - Ronnie would have turned 100 in January 2027 and there are events and concerts to mark the anniversary$

Entertainment

World famous jazz club marks founder's 100th birthday with a special gig and events

$Gracie's Hampstead is painted a 'joyful' sunshine yellow$ $Gracie's Hampstead is painted a 'joyful' sunshine yellow$

Food and drink

The Aussie-inspired brunches at new Hampstead cafe 'are packing in the customers'

$The Brandy Melville store at 57 Hampstead High Street is now permanently closed.$ $The Brandy Melville store at 57 Hampstead High Street is now permanently closed.$

Business

Teen fashion store Brandy Melville closes in Hampstead - but new paint job underway

$North African restaurant Milah has now opened in Flask Walk Hampstead in the site vacated by long-standing Mediterranean eaterie La Cage Imaginaire$ $North African restaurant Milah has now opened in Flask Walk Hampstead in the site vacated by long-standing Mediterranean eaterie La Cage Imaginaire$

Business

New Moroccan restaurant opens after six month refurb at Bridget Jones filming site

$An aerial view of Neighbourhood Square in Brent Cross Town which has just announced three new businesses moving in.$ $An aerial view of Neighbourhood Square in Brent Cross Town which has just announced three new businesses moving in.$

Brent Cross Town

Family-run cafe and post office to join Gail's in new Brent Cross neighbourhood

$A sign outside the fomer Cote Brasserie at 83-84 Hampstead High Street teases the arrival of$ $A sign outside the fomer Cote Brasserie at 83-84 Hampstead High Street teases the arrival of$

Business

'Something special' is coming to former Cote Brasserie site in Hampstead

$The Hampstead Heath conker championships are back this year on October 4.$ $The Hampstead Heath conker championships are back this year on October 4.$

Hampstead Heath

The conker championships are back on Hampstead Heath and they are free to enter

$The Liberty Bell which was cast in Whitechapel hangs in Philadelphia and is visited by millions each year as a symbol of American independence.$ $The Liberty Bell which was cast in Whitechapel hangs in Philadelphia and is visited by millions each year as a symbol of American independence.$

History

The derelict London bell foundry which cast an icon of American freedom and Big Ben

Sport

$Arsenal manager Renee Slegers ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.$

Arsenal FC

Renée Slegers believes Arsenal's "mentality” secured the win over HB Køge

$Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross (left) is tackled by HB Koge's Jereko during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.$ $Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross (left) is tackled by HB Koge's Jereko during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.$

Arsenal FC

Steph Catley "proud" of the performance by "amazing" Kyra Cooney-Cross

$Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey scores their side's first goal of the game from a penalty during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.$ $Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey scores their side's first goal of the game from a penalty during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, London. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2026.$

Arsenal FC

Mariona's added time penalty sees Arsenal scrape past HB Køge 1-0

$Arsenal's Declan Rice (left) and Kai Havertz react after the Premier League match at Vitality Stadium, Brighton.$ $Arsenal's Declan Rice (left) and Kai Havertz react after the Premier League match at Vitality Stadium, Brighton.$

Arsenal FC

Arsenal’s attacking dynamics still a problem against Brighton

Sport

Lewis and Phillips show great potential

Education

North London Grammar School celebrates another year of rising GCSE results

$L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)$ $L-R: Daphne (pupil at Anson Primary School), Nick Hoare (Store Manager), Martin Hastings (CEO, Leyland), Simon Pile (Headteacher, Anson Primary School), Mira (pupil), Natasha Bisnath (Deputy Store Manager), Naivasha Elworthy (Head of Marketing)$

Business

London schools invited to compete for share of £10,000 makeover prize

$Sarah Sackman KC MP on a visit to a local school$ $Sarah Sackman KC MP on a visit to a local school$

Education

500,000 more children eligible for free school meals as new term begins

$Aidan Sproat-Clements is the founding head of Hampstead Alleyn's which opened this month across three sites - with ages ranging from 2-16.$ $Aidan Sproat-Clements is the founding head of Hampstead Alleyn's which opened this month across three sites - with ages ranging from 2-16.$

Education

Hampstead's newest school to honour who's who of past residents in house names

$University College School believes that learning how to make wise, independent decisions is itself a core academic discipline (Image: jimpix.com)$ $University College School believes that learning how to make wise, independent decisions is itself a core academic discipline (Image: jimpix.com)$

Education Matters

University College School (UCS)

Preparing pupils to make wise decisions in a world shaped by artificial intelligence

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Business

London schools invited to compete for share of £10,000 makeover prize

Sport

Strong performances and new personal bests close out season at Parliament Hill Track

$Maribou State$ $Maribou State$

Entertainment

Band play emotional final set before indefinite hiatus

$Queenswood Medical Practice, based at 151 Park Road, Hornsey, is urging people across the local area to get their blood pressure checked this September$ $Queenswood Medical Practice, based at 151 Park Road, Hornsey, is urging people across the local area to get their blood pressure checked this September$

Health

Medical practice urges people to get blood pressure checks

$Locksmith Animations, a London-based global animation studio, has donated pictures to the Royal Free Charity’s art collection$ $Locksmith Animations, a London-based global animation studio, has donated pictures to the Royal Free Charity’s art collection$

Art

Animation studio donates artwork to Royal Free Hospital

London Calling

$Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.$

London Calling

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

$Thousands are expected to pack the street outside the legendary Jazz club on August 1 for a day of free music$ $Thousands are expected to pack the street outside the legendary Jazz club on August 1 for a day of free music$

London Calling

World famous jazz club Ronnie Scott's 'opening to everyone' with free street party

$I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.$ $I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.$

London Calling

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

$I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight$ $I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight$

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

$Johannes Radebe and the cast of Kinky Boots The Musical$ $Johannes Radebe and the cast of Kinky Boots The Musical$

London Calling

Kinky Boots The Musical: Strictly's Johannes Radebe is the star of the show

National Sport

$Anthony Gordon after England’s semi-final exit (Bradley Collyer/PA)$ $Anthony Gordon after England’s semi-final exit (Bradley Collyer/PA)$

Sport

Anthony Gordon on Argentina pain and why England can’t match Spain on the ball

$Chelsea’s manager Sonia Bompastor on the touchline during the UEFA Women’s Champions League, league phase match at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday September 23, 2026.$ $Chelsea’s manager Sonia Bompastor on the touchline during the UEFA Women’s Champions League, league phase match at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, London. Picture date: Wednesday September 23, 2026.$

Sport

Sonia Bompastor unsurprised by stern test Chelsea faced in defeating Austria Vienna

$Cristiano Ronaldo says he considered retiring from international football after this summer’s World Cup (Niall Carson/PA)$ $Cristiano Ronaldo says he considered retiring from international football after this summer’s World Cup (Niall Carson/PA)$

Sport

Cristiano Ronaldo explains decision to continue international career aged 41

$Rossa Ryan guided Poppy Fox to victory (Mike Egerton/PA)$ $Rossa Ryan guided Poppy Fox to victory (Mike Egerton/PA)$

Sport

Poppy Foxy captures valuable Goodwood prize

$Connections with Ballygunner Castle (PA)$ $Connections with Ballygunner Castle (PA)$

Sport

Ballygunner Castle gives Willie Mullins back-to-back Kerry Nationals

$Jarrad Branthwaite has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for Nations League games against Spain, Czechia (twice) and Croatia (Bradley Collyer/PA)$ $Jarrad Branthwaite has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for Nations League games against Spain, Czechia (twice) and Croatia (Bradley Collyer/PA)$

Sport

Jarrad Branthwaite says ‘holistic approach’ to recovery led to England recall

$Love Me Tender made a very impressive hurdling debut (PA)$ $Love Me Tender made a very impressive hurdling debut (PA)$

Sport

Love Me Tender makes big impression on hurdling bow

National News

$Data suggests that more than one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure (PA)$ $Data suggests that more than one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure (PA)$

News

High blood pressure: Only half of people ‘treated by GP have it under control’

$Education Secretary Lucy Powell meets students studying construction at Harper Green School in Farnworth, Bolton, on GCSE results day. Picture date: Thursday August 20, 2026.$ $Education Secretary Lucy Powell meets students studying construction at Harper Green School in Farnworth, Bolton, on GCSE results day. Picture date: Thursday August 20, 2026.$

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