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Underrated European theme park only 1 hour from Disneyland Paris that's more affordable with 'incredible rides'
Things To Do
One visitor said the UK's theme parks could learn a lot from the park that offers an amazing family day out
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A day in the life of Tower of London's Ravenmaster who's as West Ham as they come
London's hidden secrets
Michael 'Barney' Chandler runs a team of five people tasked with taking care of Jubilee, Harris, Poppy, Georgie, Edgar, Branwen and Rex - the tower's famous ravens
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'I visited London's brand-new LEGO exhibition with over 150 pieces of art'
Things To Do
From real people sculptures to recreations of famous art, there’s something for everyone
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The mega posh village 40 minutes from London that even has a waterfall nearby
Travel
The Berkshire village has a lot to offer but it ain't cheap
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Museum you've probably never heard of named one of the best free attractions in London
Things To Do
The quirky museum opened during the Victorian period with an extraordinary collection (Contains affiliates links)
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5 reasons why London families are choosing this holiday camp over half-term
Summer Holidays
SuperCamps is one of the biggest and most popular providers in the local area
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It's Malory Towers, but for real - visit this spectacular independent girls' school
Schools
Roedean School in Brighton is putting on two open days in May
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Legoland opening times, new rides and ticket deals for 2024 Easter holidays
Legoland Windsor
The latest ride is set to be its fastest yet as Legoland has spent a whopping £10m on the exciting project
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UK's best places for spring weddings named including castles and enchanting woodland near London
Weddings
A study has revealed a county right next to London to be the best place to get married
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London St Patrick's Day Parade route, road closures and timings on March 17
St Patrick's Day
Festivities will also take place at the end of the parade route in Trafalgar Square all afternoon
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'I visited Legoland Windsor with my toddler and left feeling all warm inside'
Days out
Watching my toddler explore the park with a huge smile on his face is the best feeling
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Inside London's Disney on Ice with hundreds of handmade costumes bringing fairy tales to life
Wembley Arena
Take a look at the magic behind the scenes of the amazing ice skating performance
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The best Ramadan advent calendars for children who want to participate
Ramadan
Children are not obliged to fast until they reach puberty, but they often want to participate younger
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London Eye, SEA Life, and Shrek's Adventure giving free entry to people bringing one thing
Things To Do
The offer is in celebration of World Book Day
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London afternoon tea Mother's Day deals and voucher codes for 2024
Mother's Day
From tea on board a yacht to bubbles in the shadow of Tower Bridge, these are some of the best deals around
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'I refuse to give my 15-year-old son a bedroom door - he can have one when he moves out'
Parenting
A mum has sparked outrage after revealing she refuses to give her 15-year-old son a bedroom door
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London Mother's Day events and restaurant special offers from free meals to flower workshops
Mother's Day
From complementary meals to flower arranging workshops, these are the events taking place across the capital to celebrate Mother's Day
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Harrow school to offer swimming lessons to children as it plans to open up pool
Swimming
If approved, the pool at John Lyton School in Harrow-on-the-Hill would be made available outside of school times
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Rocketman is coming to London - book tickets now
Things To Do
The award-winning film offers nostalgic joy for fans of Elton John and his incredible music
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Family fun awaits as Paddington comes to the theatre this Easter half-term
Easter
The event will include a live orchestra performing the incredible film score - and tickets are on sale now
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'I went on London's fastest speedboat and felt like I was in a Bond film'
River Thames
Thames Rockets take you for a speedy tour down England's longest river
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London Zoo 'over the moon' to welcome second critically endangered baby gorilla - in pictures
London Zoo
Effie the western lowland gorilla had a complicated birth but her baby is doing well
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Is there ever a ‘perfect’ time to have kids?
Family & Kids
The age of first-time mums is on the rise
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Huge half term sale knocks 40% off tickets to Madame Tussauds, London Dungeon, SEA Life & more
Things To Do
You can also get 2-for-1 entry in time for Valentine's Day
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'I tried the hidden gem Brixton Hill fish and chip shop that's been named best in the country and it was flawless'
When I asked Gus how it felt to be recognised as ‘The best fish and chips’ he shared a shy smile and told me he “felt very proud about the achievement
The new Croydon café already so popular with parents there are queues of buggies outside
Coulsdon
Abuela Play Cafe is the brainchild of Natalia Gauna Lozano who wanted to create a space for parents with young children to be able to walk to
Seaside town not far from London named one of UK's most beautiful places but it could be underwater in 40 years
Days out
Those stunning views could disappear within a few decades
The beautiful day out near London where you hop across the river on quaint stepping stones
Days out
The serene walk along a quaint river is perfect for getting back to nature
The underrated London park with the ‘best views’ hidden just minutes from Overground station
Greenwich
This little-known area has views over The Shard, St Paul's Cathedral and London Eye
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The new Croydon café already so popular with parents there are queues of buggies outside
Abuela Play Cafe is the brainchild of Natalia Gauna Lozano who wanted to create a space for parents with young children to be able to walk to
The 'life-saving' earplugs giving shoppers 'full night's unbroken sleep'
Health
The reusable earplugs are noise cancelling and last for up to five years (contains affiliate links)
Final tickets for 'magical' Disney's centenary exhibition now on sale
Things To Do
By popular demand, Disney 100 The Exhibition will remain open for a few more weeks (contains affiliate links)
A 'fantastic' George Foreman grill is £80 off just in time for warmer weather
Deals
The charcoal BBQ fits five portions at a time (contains affiliate links)
London is not the most expensive city to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour this year
Wembley Stadium
Taylor Swift fans can still buy tickets to the London leg of the Eras Tour right now, and they'll be saving money compared to other European cities (contains affiliate links)
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Schools
Full list of London's best and worst secondary schools as 'London's strictest' named city's best
A new report ranks a north-west London secondary school as the city's best
Manslaughter arrest after young man dies on tracks at London Underground station
London Underground
A man has been arrested after a man in his 20s died on the tracks at a London Underground station
The lonely dog desperately needing a new family after 100 days at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Dogs
The five-year-old Greyhound is 'still a puppy at heart' and described as 'sweet and gentle' by nature
Jealous thug slashed waitress's neck in front of terrified diners after searching 'how to murder someone'
Crime
Sriram Ambarla armed himself with a knife and set out to murder his ex-girlfriend after she repeatedly told him their relationship was over - she survived only by 'a hair's breadth' after being stabbed nine times
Life on one of London's most deprived estates that's 'being gentrified' but 'kids still live in damp flats'
Hammersmith and Fulham
"This is one of the rarest places. This is one of the places where you can say there is a big community"
Books
Amazon shopper says 'Kindle Scribe changed my life' - and it eliminates need for pen and paper
The Kindle is both an e-reader and a notebook (contains affiliate links)
‘My voice was the least likely to wind people up’: The woman behind the London bus announcements
London bus
Emma Hignett also voices the station names for the Elizabeth line
The British-Moroccan streetwear start-up giving teenagers T-shirts to sell instead of drugs
Kensington and Chelsea
Marocafella started as a fashion idea - but the company is now giving young people a chance to put their sale skills to better use in the hope the brand might be able to sustain a full-time outreach programme
The pretty beach 3 hours from London that is so remote it is best reached at low tide
Travel
The North Norfolk coast is the perfect place for a getaway this summer if you know the locals' secret spots
The new Croydon café already so popular with parents there are queues of buggies outside
Coulsdon
Abuela Play Cafe is the brainchild of Natalia Gauna Lozano who wanted to create a space for parents with young children to be able to walk to