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Call the Midwife star Jenny Agutter has shared details of what fans can expect from the Christmas Special.

Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special

Hornsey Round Table is behind Santa's Christmas travels in Haringey

Here's where you can spot Santa's sleigh around Haringey this Christmas

A list of the recent food hygiene inspections

TikTok sensation Camden Market stall among 15 eateries with low hygiene ratings

Robbie Williams will take to the BST Hyde Park stage next year.

Second BST Hyde Park headliner confirmed as pop icon Robbie Williams

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Starbucks is also offering deliveries of coffee to select NHS hospitals this Christmas season.

Starbucks gives free coffee to NHS workers - here's how to claim your free drink

EastEnders Johnny Castle is returning to the soap.

EastEnders recast Johnny Carter as character returns to screen after five years

Find out why EastEnders isn't on tonight (December 5) and when Tuesday's episode will air in the week.

Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight? See BBC schedule change for this week

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Find out how you can get a free letter from Santa this Christmas.

How you can get a free letter from Santa Claus this Christmas

The Pogues' Shane MacGowan died on Thursday (November 30) at the age of 65.

Shane MacGowan's wife reveals how she's dealt with his death on GMB

Aged beef skewers are among the specialities at temper which opens a fifth restaurant in Paddington Basin on December 6.

Steak house and barbecue brings its fire pit to Paddington

Parliament Hill splash pool

Conservation group 'could not endorse' splash park plans for Hampstead Heath

Artist Giles Round unveils his frieze Time passes & still I think of you at Brent Cross West Station with Barnet Council and Related Argent members

'Monument to love': mural at new station in memory of Brent Cross worker

Ben Caplan as Sherlock Holmes in A Sherlock Carol at Marylebone Theatre

The game's afoot with a jolly festive mash up of Dickens and Sherlock

Green Boutique Hotel is applying for name change and entertainment licence for Dao by Dorsett at Hornsey Town Hall

Boutique hotel in historic town hall applies for late-night drink and film licence

Have you got tickets to Madonna's tour?

Everything you need to know as Madonna takes over the O2 Arena

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The south east London indoor theme park perfect for big kids who love mysteries

The south east London indoor theme park perfect for big kids who love mysteries

Find out how you can get tickets to The Killers.

Here's how you can get tickets The Killers Rebel Diamonds UK tour in 2024

Mars issues 'do not eat' warning over Revels chocolates due to fears they may contain small pieces of rubber, making them unsafe to eat

Mars 'do not eat' warning for Revels chocolates over safety fears

easyJet is also offering a Santa letter collection service for schools near eligible airports.

Here's how to find easyJet's special airport post boxes for letters to Santa

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

'I tried dinner on Victoria Line tube and it gave TfL a run for its money'

Reel Time Amusements opposite Kings Cross train station

Amusement arcade in town centre bids for 24/7 licence

Kaleidoscope Afternoon Tea at the Pan Pacific’s Orchid Lounge

'I tried a festive afternoon tea with desserts that look like Christmas ornaments'

Find out the opening times for Westfield Stratford.

Westfield Stratford issues update on Christmas opening times for 2023

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Peter Forbes as Jacob Marley and Keith Allen as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Picture: Manuel Harlan

A hauntingly good Victorian ghost story at Ally Pally

LCD Soundsystem play All Points East on August 23, 2024. Picture: Tori McGraw

All Points East returns for 2024 with major headline acts

Police officers at Notting Hill Carnival this year

'A far cry from precise' - Carnival stop and search tactics slammed as arrests double

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Royal Mail special Christmas postboxes have been unvielded.

Royal Mail bring festive cheer to London with singing postboxes

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Call the Midwife will be back on screens for Christmas special this December.

First look at Call the Midwife Christmas special hints at emotionally farewell

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Saltburn Film Review - Florence Butcher

The all new Christmas at Kenwood light trail opens to the public on Friday December 1.

First look at brand new Christmas at Kenwood winter light trail

I was pleased with my Dualit classic kettle that cost less than half the usual retail price

'I took £30 to the Amazon Second Chance pop up shop - but ended up spending far more'

Succession star Brian Cox will switch on the festive lights at the Primrose Hill winter celebrations on Sunday December 3. Picture: PA

Succession star to switch on lights at Primrose Hill winter festival

Brass players from Highgate School at the annual Highgate Society Christmas carols in Pond Square

All the Christmas carol concerts in north London in 2023

Along with the release of this new chocolate bar, Cadbury has also launched a new flavour of its Mini Eggs.

Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat

Nando’s plans to open 14 new restaurants in the UK this year

Nando's announces plans to open new UK restaurants

Temporary fencing at Primrose Hill will be replaced with permanent gates

'Sinister' - Uproar over plans to lock popular park overnight with new gates

Kelsey Grammer has described Nick Lyndhurst as his

Only Fools and Horses star Nick Lyndhurst returns to acting with role in US sitcom

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Talented clarinettist Julian Bliss was joined by a quartet of musicians on drums, bass, trumpet and piano to play the music of Gershwin as part of the Highgate International Chamber Music Festival.

A Bliss-ful celebration of the genius of Gershwin

A pop up Second Chance store by online retail giant Amazon opened in the Brunswick Centre today selling unboxed and used goods at up to 50 per cent off. Image: John Nguyen/PA Wire

Christmas shoppers can bag a bargain at Amazon's 'second chance' pop up store

Remix Hair and Beauty in West Hampstead won best salon in London at The Salon Awards 2023.

Sociable salon with a bijoux bar wins top hairdressing award

James Norton will star in the new BBC historical drama King and Conqueror

Happy Valley's James Norton to star in new BBC drama set in Iceland

Emilia's Crafted Pasta will open in January at 215 Baker Street on the site of the former Abbey National Building Society which once occupied 215-229 Baker Street and would get fan letters for the fictional detective

Fresh pasta restaurant to open with a curious link to Sherlock Holmes

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

‘I did an I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! trial in London and was horrified’

Campaigners in the summer fighting to keep fitness centre open in Crouch End

'Everyone is made welcome' - Community fitness centre reopens on closed YMCA site

Birch Selsdon has gone into administration

Birch hotels in Croydon and Hertfordshire go into administration

Pines and Needles have opened 30 outdoor pop up cabins across London.

All the places in North London to buy your Christmas tree

Will you be adding this Cadbury Easter treat to your Christmas shopping list in 2023?

Return of Cadbury favourite has Brits changing their Christmas chocolate choice

The Apprentice will return for its 18th series in 2024

BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)

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Sarah Lancashire said it was

Sarah Lancashire wins performance of the year award for Happy Valley role

Sketch has been named among the most beautiful businesses in the world

London restaurant named among world’s most beautiful businesses

Anthony Hopkins plays Sigmund Freud in a new film Freud's Last Session, the prop couch created for the movie is now at The Freud Museum. Picture: atrick Redmond Last Session Productions Ltd.

Museum visitors invited to lie down on film prop Freudian couch

From left to right: Ben Robson, Scott Soteriou, Adam Gostyn, Ed Robson

'Today is the day': Historic pub reopens with fresh look

Londoners most scared of cockroaches, spiders and finding bugs in their bed

Londoners most scared of cockroaches, spiders and finding bugs in their bed

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Sadie Frost, Collette Cooper and Laura Whitmore at the launch of Collette's Darkside of Christmas Album at The House of St Barnabus. Image: Dave Bennett

Singer's concert celebrates the hope and despair of Christmas