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It’s official: 5 of Britain’s happiest places to live are in London
Clapham Junction and Bromley are among the Guardian’s pick of the country’s happiest places to live
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Spectacular new images have been revealed of the Barbican’s upcoming £240 million makeover
The Barbican’s ‘renewal’ project is expected to begin construction in 2027 and be finished by 2030 – in time for its 50th anniversary
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How to enter the 2026 Hackney Half Marathon: price, date and what you need to know
Tempted to take on the 13.1 mile race around east London next year? Here’s how you can secure a spot
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Brockwell Park festival organisers say that events will go ahead this summer despite High Court ruling
What’s going on with Mighty Hoopla, Field Day and Cross The Tracks in the south London park?
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Legendary north London cafe Norman’s is closing
After five years, the Archway greasy spoon will be serving its final fry-ups on June 8
Travel
London travel disruption this week: full list of TfL tube and train closures for May 19-22
All the disrupted services on the Central line, Lizzie line and Overground you should look out for over the next four days
Music
Tyler the Creator at London’s O2 Arena: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
The US rapper’s Chromakopia world tour is in London this week for three shows
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It’s official: 6 of the UK’s dirtiest beaches for water quality are near London
A new report has used Environment Agency data to dish out ‘Brown Flag Awards’ for beaches with poor water quality
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Kurt Cobain’s $6 million guitar is going on display in London for the first time
‘Kurt Cobain Unplugged’ at the Royal College of Music Museum will also feature Cobain’s moth-eaten old cardigan
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Five of the best free things to do in London this weekend
A riverside village fete, Hackney Half afterparties and free haircuts from a celebrity barber are among the capital’s top free things to do this weekend
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