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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

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.

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

Between Waters by Liron Kroll is one of the images on show in Heathbound.

Between Waters by Liron Kroll is one of the images on show in Heathbound.

'Dream team' of artists assemble to show Hampstead Heath 'as never seen before'

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

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

Andrew Scott in the Milkshake! studio

Andrew Scott in the Milkshake! studio

Teacher from Camden Primary School to appear on Milkshake!

Local Residents Offered Funding and Support to Drive Environmental Projects in Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead

Local Residents Offered Funding and Support to Drive Environmental Projects in Swiss Cottage and South Hampstead

Residents can win £1,500 to launch green projects

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'

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

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

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

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'

Harley Street London Lip Clinic expands expert-led education hub

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

Panoramic view from Ally Pally

Panoramic view from Ally Pally

Tenant wins £8,000 after mould and ceiling collapse in HMO

The O2 Forum remains a live music venue but over the years it has been an Irish dance hall, bingo hall, super cinema and variety theatre.

The O2 Forum remains a live music venue but over the years it has been an Irish dance hall, bingo hall, super cinema and variety theatre.

The Art Deco cinema that became an iconic venue played by Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna

Erno Goldfinger, left, designed the Balfron Tower in Poplar and lived in the 26 storey block for two months as a sociological experiment to study the living conditions of GLC tenants and use the experience when designing further homes.

Erno Goldfinger, left, designed the Balfron Tower in Poplar and lived in the 26 storey block for two months as a sociological experiment to study the living conditions of GLC tenants and use the experience when designing further homes.

How a row over a cottage's demolition inspired a feud and an iconic Bond villain

An archive picture of a BBC News programme

An archive picture of a BBC News programme

Cultural attractions

Alexandra Palace to celebrate 90 years of BBC television

Hedgehog monitoring in Highgate Wood

Hedgehog monitoring in Highgate Wood

Groups offered up to £15,000 for London nature projects

Chris Martin's son Moses played his debut gig in Camden

Chris Martin's son Moses played his debut gig in Camden

Chris Martin's son Moses follows in dad's footsteps with debut gig in Camden Town pub

The Elephant's Head on Camden High Street is a live music venue and late night pub that dates back to Victorian times

The Elephant's Head on Camden High Street is a live music venue and late night pub that dates back to Victorian times

'Legendary' Camden Town live music pub closes for refurbishment

Emma Thompson has written the book for the upcoming Nanny McPhee The Musical

Emma Thompson has written the book for the upcoming Nanny McPhee The Musical

Dame Emma Thompson brings Nanny McPhee to West End for first time

Crouch End is set to star in a six part Prime TV series of the same name that's described as a 'visceral crime thriller and supernatural mystery'.

Crouch End is set to star in a six part Prime TV series of the same name that's described as a 'visceral crime thriller and supernatural mystery'.

Stephen King horror story set in leafy Crouch End to be made into major TV series

Designs for the new penthouses at Darwin Court

Designs for the new penthouses at Darwin Court

Luxury Camden penthouses approved after long-running battle as HS2 gives blessing

The Duke of St Albans pub in Dartmouth Park was awarded a zero food hygiene rating by inspectors who visited last month

The Duke of St Albans pub in Dartmouth Park was awarded a zero food hygiene rating by inspectors who visited last month

Revealed - Camden's worst rated pubs, cafes and takeaways for food hygiene in July

The open kitchen at Platter in all the UK John Lewis stores will serve the likes of hand stretched pizzas.

The open kitchen at Platter in all the UK John Lewis stores will serve the likes of hand stretched pizzas.

John Lewis restaurant at Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set for major new concept

A Jay-Z pop up experience is opening at Camden's Stables Market ahead of the rapper's sold out Tottenham Stadium shows.

A Jay-Z pop up experience is opening at Camden's Stables Market ahead of the rapper's sold out Tottenham Stadium shows.

Jay-Z pop-up opens in Camden Market ahead of sold-out stadium shows

Goldhurst Terrace - Dining area

Goldhurst Terrace - Dining area

First-floor apartment located within a period building in South Hampstead

The top floor flat on Adamson Road is on the market for £299,000 and has 370 square foot of space with a 999 year lease plus it's recently refurbished.

The top floor flat on Adamson Road is on the market for £299,000 and has 370 square foot of space with a 999 year lease plus it's recently refurbished.

NW3's cheapest flats on the market - where you can still rub shoulders with celebs

The Campaign for Real Ale and local group Save The Alliance have been fighting to protect The Alliance pub in Mill Lane West Hampstead after the tenants closed up on June 17 and squatters moved in.

The Campaign for Real Ale and local group Save The Alliance have been fighting to protect The Alliance pub in Mill Lane West Hampstead after the tenants closed up on June 17 and squatters moved in.

Everything we know about the campaign to save much-loved West Hampstead pub

Ten of the 12 artists who created work for the exhibition at the Ladies
Top row left to right: Susan Feldman, Elisha Gabb, Luoise Barrett, Emily Johns, Abigail Edgar,Sue Hellard, Naori Priesrly
On the ground left to right: Amanda Lebus, Laura Dekker,

Ten of the 12 artists who created work for the exhibition at the Ladies
Top row left to right: Susan Feldman, Elisha Gabb, Luoise Barrett, Emily Johns, Abigail Edgar,Sue Hellard, Naori Priesrly
On the ground left to right: Amanda Lebus, Laura Dekker,

Hampstead Heath

Pond swimmers on Hampstead Heath mark 100 years of being 'bold in all weathers'

Tartuffe Remixed runs at Marylebone Theatre from September 7 for seven weeks.

Tartuffe Remixed runs at Marylebone Theatre from September 7 for seven weeks.

Oscar winning star plays comedy con man in 200-seat north London theatre

Harriet Dart has reached the second round of US Open qualifying

Harriet Dart has reached the second round of US Open qualifying

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

The pizza will be Roman style thin crust sourdough at God Save The Pizza which opens in Exmouth Market on September 1.

The pizza will be Roman style thin crust sourdough at God Save The Pizza which opens in Exmouth Market on September 1.

Rebel pizzeria aims to ring the changes from puffy 'London-style' pizzas

Hoardings have gone up for the new Waitrose which is set to open in Cricklewood Broadway this autumn.

Hoardings have gone up for the new Waitrose which is set to open in Cricklewood Broadway this autumn.

North Londoners 'can't wait' to to welcome new Waitrose store to Cricklewood

Campaigners won their battle to save the function room above The Magdala Tavern - now Camden Council will take enforcement action against the owner.

Campaigners won their battle to save the function room above The Magdala Tavern - now Camden Council will take enforcement action against the owner.

Planning and development

Hampstead pub owner faces enforcement action after function room turned into flat

Bright flowers outside The Bull in Highgate

Bright flowers outside The Bull in Highgate

'I am moved at the sight of Highgate's pubs and their splash of luscious colour'

The paddling pool in Priory Park Crouch End has yet to open for the summer.

The paddling pool in Priory Park Crouch End has yet to open for the summer.

Anger as park paddling pool remains closed all summer - and will not open this year

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

The Hill Garden Pergola is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register but now has its own Instagram page.

The Hill Garden Pergola is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register but now has its own Instagram page.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath's beautiful 'hidden garden' has just got its own Instagram page

TfL's property arm has applied to open a 24 hour Anytime Fitness gym above Kentish Town Tube station

TfL's property arm has applied to open a 24 hour Anytime Fitness gym above Kentish Town Tube station

Empty restaurant above north London Tube station could become 24 hour gym

The blue plaque to John Harrison inventor of the marine chronometer in Red Lion Square, Holborn.

The blue plaque to John Harrison inventor of the marine chronometer in Red Lion Square, Holborn.

Blue plaque to 'world's most important clock' inventor who made Del Boy a millionaire

The Magdala Tavern in South Hill Park Hampstead

The Magdala Tavern in South Hill Park Hampstead

Hampstead pub closure notice 'due to uncontrolled mice and cockroach infestation'

Campaigners fought a 10-year battle to bring the function room above The Magdala Tavern back into use

Campaigners fought a 10-year battle to bring the function room above The Magdala Tavern back into use

'Part of Hampstead life for generations' - campaigners save beloved pub function room

An artists view of how the 14-acre O2 site will look with 1,800 homes, open spaces, leisure and health facilities and shops set for the 10-15 year development

An artists view of how the 14-acre O2 site will look with 1,800 homes, open spaces, leisure and health facilities and shops set for the 10-15 year development

Updated O2 Centre plans approved with fewer affordable homes and taller tower blocks

Members of the Virgin Active at the O2 Centre in Finchley Road are upset that their gym is closing and say the alternatives offered are too far away.

Members of the Virgin Active at the O2 Centre in Finchley Road are upset that their gym is closing and say the alternatives offered are too far away.

O2 Centre, Finchley Road

Gym members left fuming over replacement options as Virgin Active leaves O2 Centre

The Peasant in Clerkenwell is being restored to its original name of George and the Dragon with a traditional pub on the ground floor and the Island restaurant dining room upstairs.

The Peasant in Clerkenwell is being restored to its original name of George and the Dragon with a traditional pub on the ground floor and the Island restaurant dining room upstairs.

TV chefs with Michelin nod 'proud to be part of bringing historic pub back to life'

London Air Ambulance Charity Ambassador, Rita Ora who grew up above her dad's pub in Kilburn High Road launches the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Mapesbury.

London Air Ambulance Charity Ambassador, Rita Ora who grew up above her dad's pub in Kilburn High Road launches the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Mapesbury.

Pop star Rita Ora launches latest Omaze house draw up the road from where she grew up

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

Arya plays with the giant enrichment ball

Arya plays with the giant enrichment ball

PICTURES: Lions have a ball with spicy treat at London Zoo

The Lucky 7 Irish bar in Cricklewood Lane has closed to make way for a new development.

The Lucky 7 Irish bar in Cricklewood Lane has closed to make way for a new development.

Sadness as 'proper' north London Irish pub serving £5 Guinness closes for demolition

Kenwood Ladies Pond on Hampstead Heath is closed temporarily due to blue green algae.

Kenwood Ladies Pond on Hampstead Heath is closed temporarily due to blue green algae.

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath bathing pond closed due to high levels of blue-green algae

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