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In 1980, Freddie Mercury bought Garden Lodge in Kensington, where he wrote Bohemian Rhapsody; in 2026, his last London home is still unsold after being listed in 2024

There's a lot of Freddie Mercury appreciation going on in the capital at the moment. From an exhibition on his most iconic outfits to a recent mural at Wembley to celebrate his 80th birthday. But did yo...

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In November 1896, Britain’s cars were finally allowed to drive over 4mph; this weekend, more than 400 vehicles pre-dating 1905 will recreate the famous celebratory drive from London to Brighton

More than 400 cars leave Hyde Park at sunrise this Sunday, recreating the famous 1896 Emancipation Run from London to Brighton....

1.9 million London households are due a £100 energy payment from January 2027: How to check if your council tax band qualifies

About 1.9 million households in London are due a £100 energy payment, which the government plans to start paying to those in council tax bands A to D in January 2027. Announced by the Chancellor of the...

easyJet will pay the £66.50 fee for your baby’s first passport until 26 November: how to claim, the age limit and what it doesn’t cover

easyJet will cover the cost of baby's first passport. Here's how to claim it, when to claim it by, and what it doesn't cover....