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Hounslow Council is now the second in London to adopt the Right to Grow Policy 🌱

This initiative gives residents, community groups, and schools the chance to turn unused spaces across the borough into thriving green areas.

Local resident Stuart Court is already leading the way, transforming an alleyway opposite his home with the help of his neighbours đź‘Ź

The goal? To reduce fly-tipping, tackle anti-social behaviour, and turn Hounslow into a community-grown garden for everyone 🌼

https://talk.hounslow.gov.uk/g...

London Tfl fares are rising!

Transport for London's fares are going up on March 1st - here's what you need to know.

To find out more about your journey head to the TfL website:

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/new-f...

Shortage of volunteers could force this Scout group too close.

1st Cheam Scouts is at risk of closing just before its 100th anniversary.

From Cub to Group Administrator, Jonathan Long is stepping up to tackle the urgent shortage of adult volunteers and fight for the future of the group.

Head to City News to read Hollyjo Fitzpatrick's report about how 1st Cheam Scouts can be saved.

City News Christmas Rundown

It's your Christmas rundown with Hollyjo!!

Find out what stories are taking shape in London this season. 🎅

Hampstead's Awarding Winning Garden

Every week, next to St. Jude's Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb, a crew of young pioneers, armed with gloves, watering cans and a whole lot of enthusiasm, get to work.

Supported by St. Jude's Vicar, founder Dominic Rose gave City News a masterclass in gardening, with the help of some garden elves.

Highgate Cemetery

Highgate Cemetery is getting an ÂŁ18 million pound renovation, its biggest in nearly 200 years.

Supporters call it essential conservation — critics say it’s an unnecessary disruption.

I went to report on what's going on. 

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The 1st Cheam Scouts is facing possible closure. - City News

Founded back in October 1928, 1st Cheam Scouts has welcomed an estimated 2,000 children and young people. But now the club faces possible closure, just before their 100th anniversary.
Their current Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have a total of 80 boys and girls and have 55 children on the waiting list ready to join.
Jonathan Long: Group Administrator
Jonathan Long has been a part of 1st Cheam Scouts since the 1960’s. First joining as a Cub, he then started helping out at the age of seventeen and has...
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Five ways to Spend your Square Mile Lunchtime - City News

Lunch in the Square Mile doesn’t have to mean a desk sandwich or a frantic meal deal. Hidden between office buildings, there is a surprising amount you can do in under an hour and without spending a penny.
Whether you have 20 minutes or a full lunch break to play with, here are the five free activities the Square Mile provides for you.
1. Lunchtime Talks at the London Centre
Short, sharp talks that make you feel smarter before your 2pm meeting. The 30 minute lectures cover architecture, urban po...
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The properties at the heart of Epstein's London connections - City News

London has emerged as a recurring backdrop in the web of associations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. A series of high-profile locations have been tied to his social circle, alleged victims and powerful contacts.
From exclusive private residences and royal palaces to elite member-only clubs, these sites have featured repeatedly in court testimony, released documents and media investigations.
This week, Lord Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party, and the House of Lords after published U.S. emails...
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London kids are winning trophies… for gardening - City News

Every week, next to St Jude’s Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb, a crew of young pioneers, armed with gloves, watering cans and a whole lot of enthusiasm, get to work.
And this year, all that happy chaos paid off: the club has brought home multiple gardening trophies.
I chatted to some of these budding superstars to find out why they love gardening so much.
Several were big fans of eating the food they grow, there was even popcorn later in the evening!
Come rain, wind or shine, these young garde...
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Camden Council approved a 25-year “revitalisation” programme - City News

Highgate Cemetery: renewal or reverence?
For nearly two centuries, Highgate Cemetery has stood as one of London’s most famous landmarks, a Victorian landscape of angles, ivy and history. Now, this Grade I burial ground is preparing for its biggest transformation yet.
Camden Council has approved a 25-year, £18 million “revitalisation” programme designed to make the 19th-century cemetery safer, more accessible and environmentally sustainable. Supporters call it essential conservation. Critics call...