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The plunge pools changing tents and saunas would be installed on a patch of lawn near the car park at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath.

Hampstead Heath

Pop-up saunas and cold plunge baths planned at historic Hampstead Heath mansion

The Sir Alexander Fleming Wetherspoons in Paddington basin is giving away free pints of San Miguel to celebrate the return of the Spanish lager to its pumps

The Sir Alexander Fleming Wetherspoons in Paddington basin is giving away free pints of San Miguel to celebrate the return of the Spanish lager to its pumps

Why this Wetherspoons pub named after a penicillin pioneer is giving away free pints

Grace O'Malley-Kumar pictured pictured with her dad Dr Sanjoy Kumar, her mum Sinead O’Malley, and

Grace O'Malley-Kumar pictured pictured with her dad Dr Sanjoy Kumar, her mum Sinead O’Malley, and

Nottingham attack

‘Mentally ill man stalked family’ of Nottingham attacks victims

The Magdala Tavern in South Hill Park Hampstead closed on August 20 reportedly due to a mice and cockroach infestation.

The Magdala Tavern in South Hill Park Hampstead closed on August 20 reportedly due to a mice and cockroach infestation.

Hampstead pub 'could be closed for weeks' due to 'mice and cockroach infestation'

Vue Cinema at O2 Centre unveils a new look and food concept when it reopens on September 4

Vue Cinema at O2 Centre unveils a new look and food concept when it reopens on September 4

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Finchley Road cinema to reopen with 'more comfortable seats and customisable snacks'

Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, co-owners of Hoxton Beach

Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, co-owners of Hoxton Beach

City of London Corporation

Corporation 'won't let its staff speak to cafe managers at heart of legal dispute'

Sir Keir Starmer quits Parliament as former PM triggers London by-election

Chiili the dog with the pooch-friendly bingsoo shaved ice dessert at Cafe ,Comma in Goldhurst Terrace.

Chiili the dog with the pooch-friendly bingsoo shaved ice dessert at Cafe ,Comma in Goldhurst Terrace.

The Korean cafe serving shaved ice desserts where dogs and humans can share together

Police are searching for missing Oussama, who has links to London

Police are searching for missing Oussama, who has links to London

Search for ‘vulnerable’ teen boy, 16, last seen 11 days ago

Pupils celebrate at South Hampstead High

Pupils celebrate at South Hampstead High

Four north London independent schools ranked in top 20 of new A-level league table

The bronze plaque on the house in Lincoln's Inn Fields where Spencer Perceval once lived

The bronze plaque on the house in Lincoln's Inn Fields where Spencer Perceval once lived

Plaque marks the empty former home of only British prime minister to be assassinated

Sport

Harriet Dart has reached the second round of US Open qualifying

Hampstead's Harriet Dart moves closer to fifth US Open main draw appearance

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Champions Arsenal lay down a marker on Premier League opening night

Mikel Arteta has doubled down on the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly, saying that he is “100 per cent” confident that the teenager will not leave Arsenal this summer.

Mikel Arteta has doubled down on the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly, saying that he is “100 per cent” confident that the teenager will not leave Arsenal this summer.

Arteta doubles down on Lewis-Skelly future

Football fans' biggest gripes include FIFA, rising ticket prices and Super Bowl-style half-time show, new research has shown

Football fans' biggest gripes include FIFA, rising ticket prices and Super Bowl-style half-time show, new research has shown

Football fans' biggest gripes revealed from FIFA and ticket costs to half-time shows

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with the FA Community Shield after his side won the final against Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with the FA Community Shield after his side won the final against Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Arsenal have the taste for trophies following dominant Community Shield win

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Education

Pupils celebrate at South Hampstead High

Four north London independent schools ranked in top 20 of new A-level league table

Parents have named school WhatsApp groups an ‘essential tool’ with many saying they would be lost without them

Parents have named school WhatsApp groups an ‘essential tool’ with many saying they would be lost without them

Parents say that school WhatsApp groups are an ‘essential parenting tool'

Year 11 pupils came together to celebrate an outstanding set of GCSE results, marking the strongest performance in UCS history

Year 11 pupils came together to celebrate an outstanding set of GCSE results, marking the strongest performance in UCS history

Students celebrate after school achieves highest possible GCSE results

Hampstead School students Tianna Chauhan (L) and Dania Mohamed (R) pose together after collecting their GCSE results

Hampstead School students Tianna Chauhan (L) and Dania Mohamed (R) pose together after collecting their GCSE results

Camden students celebrate GCSE and BTEC success

Haringey Learning Partnership celebrates exceptional GCSE results

Haringey Learning Partnership celebrates exceptional GCSE results

GCSE results celebrate success at alternative provision school

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London News

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

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

Animation studio donates artwork to Royal Free Hospital

Golfers urged to swing into action for autistic children at Muswell Hill charity event

Golfers urged to swing into action for autistic children at Muswell Hill charity event

New golf day tees off to support autism charity

TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children

TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children

TfL warns London parents ahead of new school term

A construction company and a director have been fined after workers lives were put at risk with unsafe roof work in central London

A construction company and a director have been fined after workers lives were put at risk with unsafe roof work in central London

London-based firm and director fined for unsafe roof work

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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National Sport

Katie Boulter, left, managed to win just one game against Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

Katie Boulter, left, managed to win just one game against Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

Not a wonderful world as Katie Boulter suffers on Louis Armstrong Stadium

Lawrence Shankland celebrates the winner (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Lawrence Shankland celebrates the winner (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Derek McInnes hails Rangers matchwinner Lawrence Shankland

Boss Julien Stephan has urged QPR to ‘stay humble’ (Richard Sellers/PA)

Boss Julien Stephan has urged QPR to ‘stay humble’ (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julien Stephan urges QPR to ‘stay humble’ after moving second with Cardiff win

Burnley manager Nicky Hayen praised his side’s courage (Nick Potts/PA)

Burnley manager Nicky Hayen praised his side’s courage (Nick Potts/PA)

Nicky Hayen hails Burnley ‘courage’ in hitting back to draw with Middlesbrough

Steven Pressley on the touchline (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Steven Pressley on the touchline (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Steven Pressley admits Dundee draw with St Johnstone a fair result

Phil Parkinson praised his Wrexham side for standing up to Millwall physically (Adam Davy/PA)

Phil Parkinson praised his Wrexham side for standing up to Millwall physically (Adam Davy/PA)

Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham ‘mentality’ in comfortable win over Millwall

Craig McLeish wants to see his team replicate their performance against Kilmarnock (Steve Welsh/PA)

Craig McLeish wants to see his team replicate their performance against Kilmarnock (Steve Welsh/PA)

Craig McLeish wants St Mirren to continue raising the bar

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National News

The King and Queen, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel view the Bayeux Tapestry (Richard Pohle/The Times) (PA)

The King and Queen, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel view the Bayeux Tapestry (Richard Pohle/The Times) (PA)

King says ‘what is past is prologue’ after Bayeux tour with Macron and Burnham

Just Stop Oil activists took part in a demo outside the Houses of Parliament, demanding that the UK government stop approving all further oil and gas developments (PA)

Just Stop Oil activists took part in a demo outside the Houses of Parliament, demanding that the UK government stop approving all further oil and gas developments (PA)

Just Stop Oil protest outside Parliament during Burnham’s first PMQs

A police officer watching people thought to be migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France (Gareth Fuller/PA)

A police officer watching people thought to be migrants boarding a small boat in Gravelines, France (Gareth Fuller/PA)

French police deployed to disrupt mega dinghies as Burnham and Macron meet

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK (PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK (PA)

Donald Trump ‘happy’ Harry and Meghan have quit US saying he is ‘not a fan’

Charles, Camilla, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France Van-Heel view the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum (PA)

Charles, Camilla, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France Van-Heel view the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum (PA)

Macron tells King and PM ‘happy end, we’re here’ after Bayeux Tapestry tour

Jo Farrell was speaking during an annual service of remembrance at the Scottish Police Memorial (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Jo Farrell was speaking during an annual service of remembrance at the Scottish Police Memorial (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scotland’s police chief pays tribute to officers killed in A66 crash

The King attends a garden party for the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship (Toby Melville/PA)

The King attends a garden party for the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship (Toby Melville/PA)

King makes first appearance at official event since Sussexes returned to UK

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