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Why I live in Earl’s Court: Darjeeling Express founder Asma Khan on her evolving, multicultural London area

Chef Asma Khan has seen Earl’s Court evolve in the 30 years she has lived there. Here’s why a strong sense of connection still remains

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Eline: Family-run Franglish bar is luminous, lovely and animated by playfulness

Eline restaurant

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‘I moved out of London to the countryside... and hated it!’

Stephanie Brookes swapped the capital for a go at country life. Months later, feeling lonely, isolated and anxious, she’s heading back to town

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‘We feel for lecturers — but we want our fees back’: what students really think about the university strikes

Lecturers, librarians and administrative staff are among the 70,000 university workers set to strike for 17 days this term — so is Generation Covid right in asking for compensation? Katie Strick reports

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Why I live in Plaistow: theatre director Holly Race Roughan on her international, community-minded east London area

Theatre director Holly Race Roughan had never visited Plaistow before she chose it as a place to live. Here’s why she’s a convert

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The Lehman Trilogy’s Michael Balogun on his extraordinary journey from prison to starring in the West End

Following an ‘epiphany’ while serving a prison sentence, Balogun decided to pursue a career in acting - and became a star. Now he is about to open in an acclaimed play in the West End

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‘Exploitation is the dirty secret of higher education’: London’s university staff on why they’re striking

More than 70,000 lecturers, librarians, cleaners and other university administrators are set to walk out for 18 days between now and April. Katie Strick hears three of their stories

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Why I live in Poplar: designer Lola Lely on life in her ‘diverse, community-focused’ corner of east London

After moving three times in a year, the artist and maker had all but given up on feeling settled. Here’s why Poplar proved to be the answer

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Amanda Abbington on her West End show The Unfriend: “I’m very polite, unless I’m in the car on my own”

The actress is appearing in Stephen Moffat’s first play, a deliciously wicked look at why politeness isn’t always the best policy

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Dorothy and Marshall: Knives out for former court guilty of prioritising visual flair over flavour

Jimi Famurewa returns a damning verdict on this British bistro getting it wrong with the basics

Evening Standard

‘The people are almost Lowry-esque’: Matt Writtle’s best phone picture

The British photographer didn’t want to climb Pulpit Rock in Dorset, but his wife did

The Guardian - UK

How to sell your home fast: 10 tricks that will help get a sale at the best price in the current market

Buyers and estate agents have been bemoaning a lack of stock while house prices are forecast to fall. Amid the doom and gloom there will inevitably be some people who need to sell this year - quickly and for a decent price. Here’s how to maximise your chances

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Jimi Famurewa reviews Bouchon Racine: Room of gutsy flavours and twinkling magic

Every corner of Henry Harris’s rustic French spot hums with soul, character and intention, says Jimi Famurewa

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The therapy service for the vulnerable that ‘lets hope rush in’

On the Breadline: Therapy 4 Healing provides a range of health and wellbeing facilities, writes Josh Salisbury

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My dating life in 2022: the agony and the ecstasy

Ethical non-monogamy went mainstream, ‘feral dating’ became a thing and we all reached new heights of ‘red-flag consciousness’ — it’s been a vintage year for modern love, says singleton Lucy Holden

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Why I live in Canary Wharf: architect and designer Gabrielle Omar on why her London area has something for everyone

Architect and interior designer Gabrielle Omar bought her flat in Canary Wharf before having children. She tells Emma Magnus why it’s the perfect area for families

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Why I live in Tottenham: Pasero restaurant founder Genevieve Sparrow on her friendly, community-focused north London area

Pasero founder Genevieve Sparrow moved to Tottenham eight years ago. She tells Emma Magnus why she never wants to leave the area

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Why I live in West Norwood: Pip Lacey of new hicce hart pub on why her friendly south London area is on the up

Pip Lacey, chef and co-owner of new pub hicce hart, is fresh to West Norwood. She tells Emma Magnus why the south London area is on the rise

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The Independent UK

Schoolchildren and parents shoplifting to feed themselves and their families

Special Investigation: Headteachers and youth workers highlight an increasing hunger crisis among families living in poverty but who are not eligible for free school meals

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Poor diets ‘are leaving children at risk of fatal diseases’

Children will be more susceptible to cancer and infectious diseases without “urgent” action to ensure they eat a more nutritious diet at school, health experts have warned.

The Independent UK

‘It’s too expensive to eat lunch and feed my children’: The rise of the school food bank

Feed the Future: Demand for help putting food on the table continues to grow – hence The Independent’s call for free school meals to urgently be extended to all those in need

The Independent UK

‘I feel disgusted society would allow this’: Desperate schoolchildren and parents shoplifting to feed themselves and their families

Special Investigation: Headteachers and youth workers highlight an increasing hunger crisis among families living in poverty but who are not eligible for free school meals

Evening Standard

Stealing to eat: Hunger crisis for children not eligible for free school meals but living in poverty

As the cost of living crisis worsens, some families are being pushed to the limit. David Cohen hears about pupils stealing from school canteens and a mother of three caught with a loaf under her coat

Evening Standard

Trafalgar Square fourth plinth: Statue of Malawi’s John Chilembwe unveiled

A larger-than-life sculpture of an anticolonial hero has been unveiled as the newest artwork on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth.

Evening Standard

The five disasters that put me off dating apps forever

This month marks Tinder’s 10th anniversary, but the dating revolution it triggered hasn’t all been love and romance. And after eight years of dodgy swiping, Abha Shah has had enough. Here’s why...

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