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Every single Year 6 pupil from Sarum Hall got offered a place from at least one of their preferred schools (Image: Sarum Hall School)

The school that sees the 11+ as an opportunity, not an ordeal

L-R Mark Entwisle, Jo Angell, Mark Maier, Anita Mangan, Simon Cooper, Julie Held, Martin Davidson, Russell Herron, Stephen Campbell Moore and Anne-Marie Butlin

L-R Mark Entwisle, Jo Angell, Mark Maier, Anita Mangan, Simon Cooper, Julie Held, Martin Davidson, Russell Herron, Stephen Campbell Moore and Anne-Marie Butlin

Celebrities including Grayson Perry support north London art fundraising show

Jasminder Wilson has retired from her Crouch End dentist practice after 38 years treating three generations of local families.

Jasminder Wilson has retired from her Crouch End dentist practice after 38 years treating three generations of local families.

'Much-loved' Crouch End dentist 'hangs up her drill' after 38 years

Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby in Netflix Peaky Blinders movie The Immortal Man.

Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby in Netflix Peaky Blinders movie The Immortal Man.

Camden Town landlord hands out free pints to Peaky Blinders fans

Dijon Bascombe opened his cafe and pizzeria in Hampstead Community Market last October and is now expanding into the next door unit.

Dijon Bascombe opened his cafe and pizzeria in Hampstead Community Market last October and is now expanding into the next door unit.

Hampstead's first gluten free bakery and pizzeria is set to expand

Le Cochonnet expanded into the neighbouring premises in the 1990s and started serving pizzas.

Le Cochonnet expanded into the neighbouring premises in the 1990s and started serving pizzas.

Maida Vale restaurant of 40 years 'posts closure notice'

Ameena Farhah says she is living her dream running her own cafe and patisserie La Mini Serie in Hampstead.

Ameena Farhah says she is living her dream running her own cafe and patisserie La Mini Serie in Hampstead.

The hidden gem Hampstead patisserie making mini French desserts

In contrast to The Pet Shop Boys' Dreamworld The Greatest Hits Live Tour which is ongoing, Obscure at Electric Ballroom will play only non single album tracks and B-sides from their four decade career.

In contrast to The Pet Shop Boys' Dreamworld The Greatest Hits Live Tour which is ongoing, Obscure at Electric Ballroom will play only non single album tracks and B-sides from their four decade career.

Pet Shop Boys prepare to play five intimate dates at iconic Camden venue

The organic supermarket in Essex Road underwent a full refit over five weeks.

The organic supermarket in Essex Road underwent a full refit over five weeks.

Planet Organic reopens with new look after five-week refurbishment

Don't Tell Dad in Queen's Park is a new entry in The Good Food Guide's 50 Best Bakeries for 2026.

Don't Tell Dad in Queen's Park is a new entry in The Good Food Guide's 50 Best Bakeries for 2026.

This north London bakery has been named one of the best in the country

The crash occurred at a busy junction

The crash occurred at a busy junction

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Woman in hospital after being hit by police motorcycle in Camden Town

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Education Matters

Every single Year 6 pupil from Sarum Hall got offered a place from at least one of their preferred schools (Image: Sarum Hall School)

The school that sees the 11+ as an opportunity, not an ordeal

Families across London will benefit from a major expansion of school-based nurseries, with 34 schools in the capital set to receive funding to build or expand nursery provision from September

Families across London will benefit from a major expansion of school-based nurseries, with 34 schools in the capital set to receive funding to build or expand nursery provision from September

London schools to expand nurseries to help reduce cost of childcare

Haringey Council celebrates Children's Services being rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the first time (Image: Haringey Council)

Haringey Council celebrates Children's Services being rated Outstanding by Ofsted for the first time (Image: Haringey Council)

'£50m City Hall boost will steer young people away from crime'

St Anthony's School for Boys enjoyed Science Week (Image: St Anthony's School for Boys)

St Anthony's School for Boys enjoyed Science Week (Image: St Anthony's School for Boys)

Education Matters

The school that brings science to life with forensics, rockets and a planetarium

Join their Open Morning on Thursday 30th April.

Join their Open Morning on Thursday 30th April.

Maida Vale School: Where ambition and innovation shape every student

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Sport

A general view of Chelsea players looking dejected as Arsena players celebrate behind following the UEFA Women's Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Renee Slegers happy with win but also believes there is room for improvement

Arsenal's Chloe Kelly (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with Beth Mead (left) and team-mates during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Arsenal's Chloe Kelly (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with Beth Mead (left) and team-mates during the UEFA Women's Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Alessia Russo's record breaking moment gives Arsenal advantage in UWCL tie

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (centre left)and Arsenal's William Saliba (right) battle for the ball during the EFL Cup Final (Image: PA)

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (centre left)and Arsenal's William Saliba (right) battle for the ball during the EFL Cup Final (Image: PA)

Fan view: Arsenal outclassed by Man City as EFL Cup hopes fade with 2-0 final defeat

Harwich & Parkeston in winning action against Woodford Town

Harwich & Parkeston in winning action against Woodford Town

Essex Senior League

Late drama sees Barking topple leaders and shake up the Essex Senior League

London Lions celebrate winning the SLB Trophy (Image: London Lions)

London Lions celebrate winning the SLB Trophy (Image: London Lions)

London Lions fight back to beat Manchester and claim second trophy of the season

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London News

Families across London will benefit from a major expansion of school-based nurseries, with 34 schools in the capital set to receive funding to build or expand nursery provision from September

London schools to expand nurseries to help reduce cost of childcare

Two people at last year's event in front of one of the classic cars on show

Two people at last year's event in front of one of the classic cars on show

Classic car boot sale to roll into King's Cross next month

Claudia Winkelman at the Centrepoint Ultimate Quiz

Claudia Winkelman at the Centrepoint Ultimate Quiz

Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams

Yellow weather warning issued as London braces for heavy rain

Yellow weather warning issued as London braces for heavy rain

Yellow weather warning issued as south London braces for heavy rain

Danny Cahalane died after an acid attack

Danny Cahalane died after an acid attack

Ex-wife among group of Londoners on trial after drug dealer killed in acid attack

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The ensemble of actors is perfectly cast in Summerfolk at The National Theatre.

Summerfolk: Funny and sobering portrayal of entitled rich

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The intimate space seats ticketholders at comfortable banquettes to enjoy a show with dinner.

The intimate space seats ticketholders at comfortable banquettes to enjoy a show with dinner.

The new Upstairs at Ronnie Scott's - 'It's even better than the photos'

Chorus founder and conductor David Temple conducted the Crouch End Festival Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.

Chorus founder and conductor David Temple conducted the Crouch End Festival Chorus at the Royal Festival Hall.

The Kingdom, power and glory all theirs as choirs unite

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

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National News

The 29-year-old author died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing the disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry in 2019 (Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PA)

The 29-year-old author died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing the disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry in 2019 (Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PA)

One of Lyra McKee murder accused ‘part of shooting party’ and ‘stewarded crowd’

Data behind a report claiming a resurgence in church attendance has been withdrawn after flaws were detected (Alamy/PA)

Data behind a report claiming a resurgence in church attendance has been withdrawn after flaws were detected (Alamy/PA)

Poll showing ‘significant rise’ in churchgoing pulled over bogus respondents

The group said it expected to deliver between 12,000 and 12,500 housing completions this year (Owen Humphreys/PA)

The group said it expected to deliver between 12,000 and 12,500 housing completions this year (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict

Alana Odysseos (Family Handout/PA)

Alana Odysseos (Family Handout/PA)

Murdered mother’s child asks when she will return as killer gets whole-life term

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media while in front of the Finnish Border Guard offshore patrol vessel Turva at the port in Helsinki as he attends the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ summit in Helsinki, Finland (Adrian Dennis/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media while in front of the Finnish Border Guard offshore patrol vessel Turva at the port in Helsinki as he attends the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ summit in Helsinki, Finland (Adrian Dennis/PA)

Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict

Around 890,000 Britons use the Motability scheme (Alamy/PA)

Around 890,000 Britons use the Motability scheme (Alamy/PA)

Disabled Motability scheme users face new charges after Government tax hikes

Sewage pipe (Alamy/PA)

Sewage pipe (Alamy/PA)

More than 1.87m hours of sewage spills in 2025 as drier weather cuts pollution

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