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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

London Stadium seeks approval to host up to 24 concerts a year

The venue management company responsible for London Stadium has called on local authorities to permit a significant expansion of the site's concert schedule. London Stadium 185, which operates the fa...

Crown & Manor Youth Club repairs continue after April floods

The past twelve months have represented one of the most challenging periods in recent history for the Crown & Manor Club. While numerous hardships can emerge without warning, the establishment faced ...

Testing the new cricket cages at an arcade – surprisingly enjoyable

As a child, I always dreamed of this moment. Taking on the legendary Jimmy Anderson. My heart raced as he walked to the crease, delivered the ball, and completely dismissed me. I'll manage to get h...

Former England manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis

Former England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75, he's family has announced.

Iconic London Music Venue Conceals Secret Pool Beneath Concrete Floor

Over the years, numerous renowned performers have declared hello Wembley while surveying the famous stadium complex. However, few may have been aware that beneath their feet lay the remnants of an ad...

London’s cultural venues to receive £30m funding boost

A £30 million injection of funds will support improvements at cultural venues, museums and libraries throughout the capital, with the objective of making the arts more widely available to local commun...

Harry Redknapp says I’m A Celeb changed his life as he prepares to return to jungle

Former football manager Harry Redknapp has shared that I'm A Celeb changed his life ahead of his return.

Spotlight on The Goalposts League: putting community at the heart of football

Sky Sports have recently signed a five-year deal with the Women’s Super League, 90 per cent of schools now offer equal access to the sport for women and girls, and matches are reaching record crowds: women’s football is booming.  On the local front, the story is different, with community teams reporting that they face an ongoing battle for pitch space, […]

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Meet the Hackney school bringing the boxing ring to the classroom

Walking past the school building on Monteagle Way, one could be forgiven for assuming that the schooling within these walls would match that of the typical experience in education: the rote-learning, evening homework piling up, worrying what the ‘scary’ teacher might say if you made a mistake.   But behind these walls is a school dissimilar to most. Mistakes are encouraged, confrontation […]

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UK TV Licence charges set to rise again next month

The yearly television licensing fee is set to rise again from April onwards. From next month, the annual charge will go up by £5.50 to reach £180, as confirmed by the Department for Culture, Media an...

UK central bank announces first banknote redesign in over 50 years

The Bank of England has announced plans to transform British currency in a major way, representing the first significant change in over 50 years. Over the coming years, people in Britain will start s...

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Shrewsbury doodle boy Joe Whale to debut first major London exhibition

A teenager who once faced disciplinary action at school for sketching in class is set to unveil his inaugural major solo show in the capital this autumn. Joe Whale, aged 16 and based in Adelaide, Aus...

Hackney residents offered free coaching and half marathon entry in 2027 academy

A complimentary scheme is enabling residents of East London to accomplish the goal of finishing a half marathon. Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2027 HOKA Hackney Academy, an initiat...

56 Hackney young people receive Jack Petchey Foundation awards at Town Hall

Fifty-six young people from Hackney were recognised at a ceremony celebrating their positive contributions to education and community life. The award ceremony took place at Hackney Town Hall and hono...

Joe Whale brings Ambassadors of Feeling exhibition with 22 new works to Shoreditch venue

Joe Whale, who gained recognition as The Doodle Boy during childhood, is set to unveil his inaugural major solo presentation in the capital. The exhibition, titled Ambassadors of Feeling, will occupy...